Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors' complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail. Produced by Ben Hosley.
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Hey Everyone Welcome to Smash Trivia I'm your host Smash Trivia John. In The Gamma Analysis I'm gonna review everything Hulk, all the Movies, TV Shows, etc. Hope you enjoy Smash Trivia Presents: The Gamma Analysis!
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No Country for Old Men with Leslye Headland
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The Two Friendos, plus “Masterpiece” Leslye Headland and “I would have had no problems handling that bag of money” Ben Hosley take on one of the most acclaimed films of the 21st century in this week’s episode. It’s No Country For Old Men week on Blank Check! We’re chatting about Anton Chigurh’s strange physicality, Tommy Lee Jones’ tired resignatio…
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The Gamma Analysis Episode 166: The 70s Incredible Hulk Season 2 Epsiode 13 Like A Brother Review With Keith!
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This episode of The Gamma Analysis I reviewed The 70s Incredible Hulk Season 2 Epsiode 13 Like A Brother With Keith! We also talked about Nicolas Cage movies we love. Also check out my other podcast Creepy and Kooky a Wednesday Addams Podcast talking about the Wednesday tv show on Netflix! Theme Song made by Matt Stokes co-host of The Load Bearing …
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The Ladykillers with Connor Ratliff
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We must have waffles forthwith! We must also have Connor Ratliff on the pod to talk about Tom Hanks for the first time since the completion of his Dead Eyes series! Join us for a spirited discussion about 2004’s The Ladykillers, a film that is universally regarded as the Coens’ worst, and is also the film that ended Hanks’ legendary decade-long bof…
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The Gamma Analysis Episode 165: Top Gun Review with Tyler from @TwoPoint0Filmz on Twitter!
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This episode of The Gamma Analysis I reviewed Top Gun with Tyler from @TwoPoint0Filmz on Twitter! We also talked about Movies and Marvel from an industry member point of view. Also check out my other podcast Creepy and Kooky a Wednesday Addams Podcast talking about the Wednesday tv show on Netflix! Theme Song made by Matt Stokes co-host of The Load…
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Intolerable Cruelty with Katey Rich
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We’ve been exposed. You’ve nailed our asses. Of course we’re going to defend this movie! 2004’s Intolerable Cruelty features George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones at the height of their powers, yet failed to connect with contemporary audiences. Guest Katey Rich joins us as we attempt to understand why. Too mean? Too talky? A lack of period trappi…
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The Gamma Analysis Episode 164: Jack-O Review And Pumpkin Patch Palz Discussion With Crowley!
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This episode of The Gamma Analysis I reviewed Jack-O a Lienna Quigley B-Movie slasher with Crowley From Splatterhouse Cinema! We also talked about Crowley's project Pumpkin Patch Palz which I might be a part of soon. Also check out my other podcast Creepy and Kooky a Wednesday Addams Podcast talking about the Wednesday tv show on Netflix! Theme Son…
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The Man Who Wasn't There with Jordan Hoffman
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This one’s a real enigma - is The Man Who Wasn’t There a film about the alienation of a man who is deeply closeted and searching for connection in a tightly wound post-war world? Is it about a wife guy who doesn’t know how to express his feelings? Is it somehow about how Beethoven was not only deaf but suffered from horrific diarrhea at the end of …
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The Gamma Analysis Episode 163: Smashy's Hulk And She-Hulk Movie And TV Ranking!
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This episode of The Gamma Analysis I ranked all 23 Hulk and She-Hulk media I have watched and explained why I love Mark Ruffalo Hulk's Journey through the MCU! Also check out my other podcast Creepy and Kooky a Wednesday Addams Podcast talking about the Wednesday tv show on Netflix! Theme Song made by Matt Stokes co-host of The Load Bearing Beams P…
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O Brother, Where Art Thou? with Emily St. James
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Those Soggy Bottom Boys really know how to carry a tune! Emily St. James joins us to talk about O Brother, Where Art Thou?, a wonderful film whose reputation was ultimately eclipsed by its octuple-Platinum soundtrack of “old timey” bops. When we’re on track, we’re talking peak Clooney, digital color correction, T. Bone Burnett, and the history of S…
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The Gamma Analysis Episode 162: Smashy's Choice Game Show! Logan and Tanner vs Connor and Daren!
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This episode of The Gamma Analysis is a game show I created called Smashy's Choice where the contestants have to improv prompts and appease me to give points! The contestants are Logan @DiamondSpiderP and Tanner @TannerSlavin on one team and on the other team Connor @ManInTrenchc0at and Daren @Daren_Mcclimans all friends from Twitter Also check out…
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It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for - Seth Rogen joins us to talk about the Coens’ 1998 stoner classic The Big Lebowski. It should come as no surprise that Lebowski has loomed large over Seth’s work as a writer and director, and we’re going in depth on the influence and lasting impact of The Dude. Make yourself a White Russian (but maybe t…
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The Gamma Analysis Episode 161: 3 Year She-Hulk Anniversary Celebration With KevinTheTimeGeek86!
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This episode of The Gamma Analysis is celebration of our love for the She-Hulk TV show for the 3 year anniversary (I know I'm a day late) with my friend KevinTheTimeGeek86 check him out on twitter and youtube! We also talked about hopes for the future of both Hulk and She-Hulk in the MCU and particularly in Spider-Man Brand New Day and Avengers Doo…
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Did we get the director of Weapons, another “true story,” on our Fargo episode? You betcha. Zach Cregger joins the Blank Check crew to discuss the Coens’ 1996 masterpiece and we’re going SCENE BY SCENE dissecting this perfect movie. “Minnesota nice,” “Dark Marge,” the Mike Yanagita scene, the origins of Jerry’s overwhelming debt, the inner life of …
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The Gamma Analysis Episode 160: Borderline Review With Billiam from TikTok!
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This episode of The Gamma Analysis is a review of Borderline a new Samara Weaving movie with my friend Billiam from TikTok! We also talked about the similarities between Ray Nicholson and his father Jack Nicholson! Also check out my other podcast Creepy and Kooky a Wednesday Addams Podcast talking about the Wednesday tv show on Netflix! Theme Song …
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The Hudsucker Proxy with Mike Mitchell & Nick Wiger
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(Gestures at a circle) You know, for kids! Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger of the Doughboys join us for a freewheeling, gut-busting episode about the time Joel Silver gave the Coens a bunch of money to make a “commercial film” and then it ended up being 1994’s The Hudsucker Proxy. A sampling of topics discussed: Paul Newman being hot up until the day …
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The Gamma Analysis Episode 159: Captain America Star Spangled Man Audio Drama Roundtable Discussion!
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This episode of The Gamma Analysis is a roundtable discussion about Captain America The Star Spangled Man Audio Drama With Connor, John, and Grayson! Connor is @ManInTrenchc0at on twitter, John is @TheComicsFiend on twitter, Grayson is @nevada4113 on twitter, and check out the production twitter @928Productions You can check out Captain America The…
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Is John Goodman the devil? Is the studio system good, actually? Is it better to be the director of a bomb than it is to be the director of a film that doesn’t exist? Filmmaker (and part of a DGA-sanctioned directing duo) Chris Weitz joins us to talk about Barton Fink, possibly the greatest film ever made about the “art vs. commerce” divide inherent…
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The Gamma Analysis Episode 158: The Fantastic Four First Steps Review With Josh From The Afternoon Tune Podcast!
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This episode of The Gamma Analysis is a review of the new Fantastic Four First Steps MCU Movie With Josh From The Afternoon Tune Podcast! We also talked the future of Marvel with Doomsday and diverse characters getting shafted! If you want more content from me I'm now regularly posting short form content on TikTok and YouTube! Theme Song made by Ma…
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It’s a movie about hats, and a movie about giving folks the high hat. It’s also a movie about how Jon Polito is the greatest actor in the world. It’s Miller’s Crossing! Filmmaker Ari Aster (go see Eddington!) joins Griffin and David to discuss the Coen Brothers’ knotty homage to the gangster genre, a film overloaded with memorable characters and wi…
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The Gamma Analysis Episode 157: James Gunn's Superman Review With Tanner Slavin and Tie In Geek From Twitter!
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This episode of The Gamma Analysis is a review of the new Superman movie from James Gunn With @Tanner_Slavin and @TieInGeek from Twitter! We also talked about this movie's relation to Israel/Palestine and the future of the DCU with where Superman goes next and what we wanna see from a Justice League Film! If you want more content from me I'm now re…
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Jesus Cock, that’s a hot new episode! John Hodgman returns to Blank Check to chat about Raising Arizona, the Coen’s swerve of a follow-up to Blood Simple that trades in the hallmarks of noir for the hallmarks of Looney Tunes. We’re talking about Nic Cage’s sad eyes, Holly Hunter’s year of iconic crying performances, rest stop public pomade, and peo…
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The Gamma Analysis Episode 156: Sonic The Hedgehog Review With Hedgy From Twitter!
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This episode of The Gamma Analysis is a review of Sonic The Hedgehog With Hedgy aka @KingOfHedgys From Twitter! We also talked about future of the Sonic Franchise! If you want more content from me I'm now regularly posting short form content on TikTok and YouTube! Theme Song made by Matt Stokes co-host of The Load Bearing Beams Podcast! All My Link…
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Blood Simple with Ray Tintori & Jordan Fish
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Gather round, folks - it’s time to embark upon a journey through one of the most sterling filmographies in American cinema. Our Coen Brothers series - Pod Country for Old Cast - kicks off with Joel and Ethan’s remarkably assured 1984 debut Blood Simple. Coen experts and hosts of the To The White Sea podcast Ray Tintori and Jordan Fish join us to do…
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The Gamma Anslysis Episode 155: Ironheart Review! With Tanner Slavin From Twitter!
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This episode of The Gamma Analysis is a review of IronHeart With Tanner Slavin From Twitter! We also talked about the bad state Marvel is in right now and how they should have never listened to online critics! If you want more content from me I'm now regularly posting short form content on TikTok and YouTube! Theme Song made by Matt Stokes co-host …
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Our Amy Heckerling series comes to an end with 2012’s Vamps, a film produced too late to have an appropriate budget, and too early to be a streaming series. However - we find it charming! Caroline Framke returns to the podcast after 6 years (an eternity for us, but probably a blink for a vampire), and we talk about the pitfalls and pleasures of ete…
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I Could Never Be Your Woman with Karen Chee
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Michelle Pfeiffer stars as Amy Heckerling and Paul Rudd stars as ????? in a totally normal movie that might actually be a voodoo curse made against Amy’s enemies. Oh, also Saorise Ronan makes her FILM DEBUT. What a picture! The incomparable Karen Chee joins us to talk about 2007’s I Could Never Be Your Woman, a movie that was financed by a French s…
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Blank Check is going back to the British Isles with Danny Boyle, Alex Garland, and one extraordinarily well-endowed zombie this week as they discuss 28 Years Later. This movie has so much to love in it – wet bones, third-act Ralph Fiennes, Jodie Comer doing a thing, the Angel of the North, Teletubbies, the aforementioned well-endowed zombies, mind-…
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The song. The hat. The…casual date rape?!!? In what should have been Amy Heckerling’s “blank check” after the success of Clueless, 2000’s Loser is a real LOSER. Filmmaker Chandler Levack joins us to chat about this technically-not-a-remake-of-The-Apartment “comedy” that gets college surprisingly wrong. Come for the Wheatus talk, stay for the in-dep…
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Okay, so you’re probably going, “Is this like a Noxzema commercial or what?” But seriously, this is actually a way normal podcast about one of David Sims’ favorite movies! SNL’s Heidi Gardner (a total betty) joins us to talk about Amy Heckerling’s beloved Jane Austen adaptation, and we’re rolling with the homies. Join us for Alicia Silverstone and …
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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
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Griffin, David, Ben, and Marie accepted the mission. They live and pod in the shadows, for those they hold close, and for those they never meet. They also have a few notes for Tom Cruise and Chris McQuarrie with regards to Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Join the crew as they break down all the problems of this latest (and final???) inst…
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The Gamma Analysis Episode 154: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Live Action 1990 Review With Keith from The Abingers Podcast, King from Anyone's Comic Book Podcast, and Hector from ReShoot Movie Podcast!
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This episode of The Gamma Analysis is a review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Live Action 1990 With Keith from Abingers Podcast, King from Anyone's Comic Book Podcast, and Hector from ReShoot Movie Podcast! It was a lot of fun talk some Turtles Nostagia! I'm gonna be taking a break for a few weeks after this episode due to moving across the countr…
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Look Who's Talking Too with Max Minghella
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The Ubriacco family are back and - can you believe it? - they’re still talking! Actor and filmmaker Max Minghella joins us to talk about Look Who’s Talking Too, the contractually-obligated, quickly produced sequel to Amy Heckerling’s surprise hit. We’re talking about Mr. Toilet Man (he eats your pee pee and poo poo), Elias Koteas’ Mr. Scary Uncle M…
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