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A clip of our The Rise of Skywalker review.

The Rise of Skywalker

On the week of its release in December of 2019, Griffin, David, and special guest Ang Ferraguto discussed Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.

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The Fourth Blank Check Mailbag

In our final Patreon episode of 2019, Griffin, David and Ben once again open up the ol’ mailbag to answer Checkmate submitted questions!

Call for Mailbag Questions!

Hi guys! Unfortunately due to last-minute holiday season scheduling issues, Chris Gethard won't be able to record our Marvel Performance Review until January. So instead we're hosting a blowout mailbag episode for the end of the year! Submit your questions below and we'll answer em on Dec 21st! 2019-12-19 02:46:50 +0000 UTC View Post

Something Wild with Scott Aukerman

From Comedy Bang Bang and the new film Between Two Ferns: The Movie, Scott Auckerman joins the two friends to talk about people who talk funny and that's their job now. What films did Ray Liotta think were stupid? Where did Sue Tissue, the original Manic Pixie Dream Girl, disappear to? D...

Swimming to Cambodia with Peter Newman

This is a very special episode with film producer, NYU professor and father, Peter Newman. Peter was the executive producer of 1987’s Swimming to Cambodia. He offers a fascinating look into the behind the scenes making of this film and shares stories from working in independent American cinema....

Stop Making Sense with Demi Adejuyigbe

Everyone wants to get to the pod with guest Demi Adejuyigbe, where The Blank Check Boys talk about Demme's Concert Film with the Talking Heads. What shows should get gritty reboots? Why did concert films stop existing?  What is the song Heaven about (what isn't it about?) Have you seen DJ Kh...

Spider-Man: Far From Home

After 22 films, Griffin, David and Ben discussed Spider-Man: Far From Home for our final installment of the BC:SF MCU commentary series!

Swing Shift

What in the world is going on with this film that has two versions - of which the good one is not available anywhere? What is the titular "Shift" actually referring to? What happens when two stars  - gasp - fall in love? And why are Griff and Dave so off their game in a strange new studio? F...

Melvin and Howard (and Jordan Hoffman)

Finally, we get to the good Demme movies with film critic Jordan Hoffman. The partially true story of a guy who thinks Howard Hughes is gonna leave him money. What made Griffin almost cry (and not in frustration)? What is an anima...

Avengers: Endgame

Enjoy another BC:SF MCU commentary recorded at Big Nice studios in New York City! Griffin, David and Producer Ben discuss Avengers: Endgame.

Citizens Band/ Last Embrace with Justin McElroy

Guest Justin McElroy is gonna be mad he volunteered to do any film when Griff and David talk about Demme's first two tries at "real" movies after his Roger Korman saga. The trio talk about CB, or "Citizen's Band," and Last Emb...

Walking The Talk 2019: A Funeral For Frames

Welcome to our episode where #thetwofriends and J.D. Amato honor the Blank Check tradition of talking high frame rate with this year’s installment: 120 blocks in memorandum of 120 frames. That's right, together they recorded their walk from 120th Street down to 24th Street on the streets of Man...

Caged Heat/ Crazy Mama/ Fighting Mad

It’s the first episode of a new mini-series. You voted for him, you’ve only yourself to blame for JONATHAN DEMME. Probably one of the directors with the most range of films - from rom coms to serious dramas - Griffin and David start with the first three of his films, each a strange genre movi...

The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

On a special b-b-b-b-bonus episode, Griffin and David review the 2013 documentary that offers a rare look into the behind-the-scenes of Studio Ghibli. They also discuss Dilbert, HBO Max acquiring the exclusive streaming rights of the Studio Ghibli library and offer up their rankings of Miyazaki's...

The Wind Rises

On the final episode of our mini series devoted to the filmography of Hayao Miyazaki, #thetwofriends discuss 2014's The Wind Rises. Together they examine Miyazaki's relationship to aviation, existential crises like the meaning of life, the controversy surrounding this film and more! 

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Captain Marvel with Esther Zuckerman

Writer and friend, Esther Zuckerman, stops by Big Nice studios in New York City to discuss 2019's Captain Marvel!

Ponyo on the Cliff with Shirley Li

Writer, Shirley Li (The Atlantic) joins Griffin & David to discuss 2008's better Little Mermaid, Ponyo on the Cliff! Together they examine Ponyo's love of ham/Sosuke, offer up fresh Men In Black Internation...

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Enjoy another BC:SF MCU commentary recorded at Big Nice studios in New York City! Griffin, David and Producer Ben discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp. 

Gemini Man

On the week of its release in October of 2019, Griffin and David discussed Gemini Man. Together they examine the performances of old and young Will Smith, Ang Lee's second attempt shooting at the high frame rate of 120 fps and in 3D and a young Benedict Wong. 

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Joker

HA HA HA! On the week of its release in October of 2019, Griffin and David discussed Joker. Together they examine all the unearned controversy surrounding the film, Todd Phillips' career, the performances of Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro, the portrayal of a gritty 1970's New York City and mo...

Whisper of the Heart with Ramona Head

#thetwofriends and Ben welcome Ramona Head for this month's bonus on Whisper of the Heart!

Howl's Moving Castle with David Ehrlich

David Ehrlich (IndieWire) returns for our mini-series' namesake episode on 2014's walking castle fantasy, Howl's Moving Castle! Together they examine analog versus digital animation effects, a talking fire, be...

Avengers: Infinity War with John Hodgman

Writer, comedian, actor and judge, John Hodgman, stops by Big Nice studios in New York City to discuss 2018's franchise game changer, Avengers: Infinity War!

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Spirited Away with David Rees

Humorist, David Rees, returns to Blank Check discuss one of the greatest animated films of all time, Spirited Away. Together they examine dream logic, Shrek, David Rees presents an important review of Spirited Away from Nigel Andrews at the Financial Times and plenty more! 

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Princess Mononoke with Griffin McElroy

Griffin McElroy (My Brother, My Brother and Me, The Adventure Zone) joins #thetwofriends to discuss 1997's eco-friendly adventure, Princess Mononoke! Together they examine melting giant evil spaghetti boars, bones, tasty immor...

Black Panther with Jamelle Bouie

Writer, Jamelle Bouie (New York Times) visits Big Nice studios in New York City to discuss 2018's Black Panther on another BC:SF MCU commentary episode!

Porco Rosso with Justin Charity

Justin Charity (The Ringer) joins Griffin and David to discuss 1992's flying pig, Porco Rosso. Together they examine fascism, Space Camp, turning into a pig and more. 

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Bonus Jersey footage bay-bee

Re-uploaded correct file! Sorry if you saw earlier post, Patreon on phone was glitchy, mixed up links.

BC takes AC

Part 2 of BC’s recent road trip to Six Flags Great Adventure and Atlantic City! The crew is in rare form on this gambling edition, including: Cars 2 joke dissection, sit down shower energy, rhino boys at the Six Flags safari, the single greatest item ever featured on a drink menu and so much mo...