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David Sims

Mentioned in 16 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Episode Appearances

Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David · May 17, 2026

The Truman Show with J.D. Amato

Co-host of the podcast; provided critical analysis and personal anecdotes about the film

Film narrative structure and pacing—how to introduce a high-concept premise without expositionCasting as character development—how an actor's inherent qualities can align with character needsCinematography and camera justification in contained worlds
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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David · May 10, 2026

Fearless with Timothy Simons

Co-host of the podcast conducting the episode discussion

Jeff Bridges' 1990s career trajectory and artistic choicesPeter Weir's directorial philosophy and blank check filmmakingPlane crash cinema and aviation trauma in film
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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David · May 3, 2026

Green Card with Esther Zuckerman

Co-host of Blank Check podcast; film critic and cultural analyst

Romantic Comedy Narrative Structure and TropesInternational Film Star Marketing in 1990s HollywoodPeter Weir's Directorial Style and Visual Storytelling
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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David · Apr 26, 2026

Dead Poets Society with Nia DaCosta

Co-host of Blank Check podcast; expressed initial skepticism about Dead Poets Society before rewatching

Peter Weir's directorial approach to working with A-list starsRobin Williams' dramatic acting and emotional depth beneath comedy personaScreenplay structure and the role of Tom Shulman's original script
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The Big Picture

The Big Picture · Apr 21, 2026

The 900th-Episode Mega-Voicemailbag!

Co-host of Blank Check podcast contributing to voicemail segment about film taste and romantic chemistry

Romantic Comedy Genre Revival and Theatrical DistributionDocumentary-Narrative Hybrid Filmmaking TechniquesAutobiographical Cinema and Emotional Distance in Personal Storytelling
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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David · Apr 19, 2026

The Mosquito Coast with Sean Fennessey

Co-host of Blank Check; contributes analysis of film themes and career trajectories

Harrison Ford's career arc and typecastingPeter Weir's directorial vision and thematic preoccupations1986 box office landscape and commercial viability
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Blank Check with Griffin & David

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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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David · Apr 5, 2026

The Year of Living Dangerously with Tracy Letts

Co-host of Blank Check podcast with brother James Newman working as GM of Sydney basketball team

Peter Weir's filmography and directorial techniquesLinda Hunt's casting and performance in 'The Year of Living Dangerously'Indonesian political history and the 1965-1966 coup
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Stavvy's World

Stavvy's World · Mar 23, 2026

#173 - David Sims and Griffin Newman

Co-host of Blank Check podcast discussing filmography analysis and movie criticism

Batman Film Franchises and EvolutionRoboCop Sequels and Director's CutsHerpes Transmission and Sexual Health
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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David · Mar 22, 2026

The Last Wave with BenDavid Grabinski

Co-host of the podcast; provides film criticism and thematic analysis; passionate about subway scenes in cinema

Peter Weir's filmography and directorial evolutionAboriginal representation and cultural consultation in filmmakingColonialism and cultural imperialism in narrative cinema
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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David · Mar 15, 2026

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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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David · Mar 12, 2026

Critical Darlings: One Battle After Another And Oscar Predictions with David Sims

Returning guest providing detailed analysis of One Battle After Another and Oscar predictions across categories

Oscar voting mechanics and ranked-choice ballot implicationsPrestige film adaptation strategies and source material selectionCharacter complexity in revolutionary/activist narratives
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Galaxy Brain

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

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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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David · Feb 15, 2026

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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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David · Feb 8, 2026

We Need To Talk About Kevin with Jia Tolentino

Co-host who discussed the film's box office performance and comparative analysis of Ramsey's filmography

Lynn Ramsey's directorial approach and visual languageAdapting literary fiction to film—epistolary narratives and internal monologue visualizationMaternal ambivalence and parental bonding failure as narrative subjects
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