Episode Appearances
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Apr 12, 2026
Witness with Amanda Dobbins
“Co-host of Blank Check; participates in film discussion and analysis”
Peter Weir's directorial philosophy and visual storytelling techniquesHarrison Ford's career trajectory and range as an actorSexual tension and restraint in 1980s cinema
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Picnic at Hanging Rock with Jane Schoenbrun
“Co-host of Blank Check podcast; discusses filmography and directorial choices”
Peter Weir's filmography and Australian New Wave cinemaAdaptation of literary source material to filmMystery and ambiguity in narrative structure
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Galaxy Brain · Mar 6, 2026
Did Netflix Ruin Movies?
“Atlantic staff writer and film critic; guest discussing Netflix's impact on Hollywood and entertainment culture”
Netflix's business model evolution: DVDs to streaming to original contentAlgorithmic content recommendation and its impact on creative decision-makingTheatrical release windows vs. streaming day-and-date releases
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Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud · Mar 4, 2026
Erin O'Connor
“Photographer for the go-see where O'Connor got her iconic haircut”
Model identity and authenticityWorking-class representation in fashionBody image and self-acceptance
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You Were Never Really Here with Sean Clements
“Co-host of Blank Check podcast; provides critical analysis of film's narrative and visual language”
Lynn Ramsey directorial style and filmographyJoaquin Phoenix performance and physical transformationAdaptation of Jonathan Ames' novel to screen
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