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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.</description><link>https://feeds.megaphone.fm/blank-check</link><itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0d46143a-4e92-11ef-87e2-9b8be5c6c221/image/ebe361b1220c86bdecab0556a72aa54f.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress" /><item><title>The Mosquito Coast with Sean Fennessey</title><guid>c6acab96-fae9-11f0-9ff5-ef56be60cca0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000</pubDate><itunes:duration>11181</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://alfarolabs-macbook-pro.tailf5737a.ts.net/audio/blank-check-with-griffin-david/c6acab96-fae9-11f0-9ff5-ef56be60cca0/processed.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="174860163" /><description><![CDATA[This episode includes a discussion exploring the polarizing reception of a film starring a major movie star playing an unlikable lead character. The hosts delve into the film's complex production history, the implications of its critical and commercial failure, and the broader context of the actor's career choices, particularly his attempts to challenge his public persona. The conversation also touches on related cultural and industry trends, as well as the nuances of adapting literature to film.]]></description></item><item><title>Witness with Amanda Dobbins</title><guid>c67cadd8-fae9-11f0-9ff5-4b9454a55776</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000</pubDate><itunes:duration>10618</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://alfarolabs-macbook-pro.tailf5737a.ts.net/audio/blank-check-with-griffin-david/c67cadd8-fae9-11f0-9ff5-4b9454a55776/processed.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="166009042" /><description><![CDATA[This episode includes a detailed discussion of the making of a classic film from the 1980s, focusing on its themes, casting, and production challenges. The hosts delve into the director's approach to creating genuine performances and the actor's commitment to their roles, emphasizing the film's exploration of cultural differences and moral dilemmas. Additionally, the conversation touches on broader movie industry trends and the legacy of the film's key contributors.]]></description></item><item><title>The Year of Living Dangerously with Tracy Letts</title><guid>c6409d3e-fae9-11f0-9ff5-03c7ddde97e5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000</pubDate><itunes:duration>12090</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://alfarolabs-macbook-pro.tailf5737a.ts.net/audio/blank-check-with-griffin-david/c6409d3e-fae9-11f0-9ff5-03c7ddde97e5/processed.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="189830207" /><description><![CDATA[This episode includes a detailed discussion of Peter Weir's film, "The Year of Living Dangerously," exploring its themes, production, and impact on the Australian New Wave. Guest Tracy Letts shares insights into the movie, while also engaging in a lively challenge to see if the hosts can gift him any films he doesn't already own for his vast physical media collection.]]></description></item></channel></rss>