Episode Appearances
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Feb 22, 2026
Die My Love with Alison Willmore
“Director of Die My Love; filmmaker known for subjective, opaque narratives and intimate character studies”
Postpartum depression and maternal mental health in cinemaSubjective narrative filmmaking and audience interpretationBox office strategy for prestige dramas in 2025
View AnalysisBlank Check with Griffin & David · Feb 15, 2026
You Were Never Really Here with Sean Clements
“Director of 'You Were Never Really Here' and subject of the Blank Check miniseries; known for artistic integrity”
Lynn Ramsey directorial style and filmographyJoaquin Phoenix performance and physical transformationAdaptation of Jonathan Ames' novel to screen
View AnalysisBlank Check with Griffin & David · Feb 8, 2026
We Need To Talk About Kevin with Jia Tolentino
“Subject of the episode; discussed her adaptation approach, financing struggles, and directorial philosophy”
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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SmartLess · Jan 12, 2026
"Jennifer Lawrence"
“Director of 'Die My Love' film featuring Jennifer Lawrence; known for non-chronological scene writing”
Acting without formal training or drama school educationDiscovery and early career development in entertainmentManaging sudden fame and celebrity status
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