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(00:00-6:58) Chairman Kurt already has a clip of Jon Hamm endorsing the St. Louis Trail Blazers up on Instagram and Twitter. Lots of people wondering if Iggy is going to ask Jon Hamm to sign something for Gobble Bowl. Chairman isn't happy with Jon Hamm for wearing a black and white Cardinal hat. Martin may fill in for Doug on ATMA next week.(7:06-17:58) Iggy's manifesto in the YouTube chat. He left Jon Hamm a voicemail. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD.(18:08-28:56) A little Tyler Childers to get the vibes right. A fun exercise with The Colonel on Power Mizzou. Listing the FBS teams Tim has seen but Doug keeps interrupting. Tim walked so podcasters could run. Grosse Pointe Blank.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How 'bout that Cardinal starting pitching. Light issues at Yankee Stadium last night. Gary Coleman on a tricycle. Travel logistics. Martin is The Great Tinkerer. Tim and Jackson supposed to be teeing off at 1:00 but the weather could be an issue. I ride with Al In Dadeville. Revisiting Predictionary. Where's the nearest Sizzler? Be nice to have a sweat going into the last month of the season. Juggs in DC still on the Redbirds to make the playoffs. Early morning texts to BT.Rhythm of the Night. Happy Birthday, Randy Debarge. What game show would you do the best on? A little guessing game for Doug. Which NL team has played the most playoff games since 2000? Surviving the boot/gift card era. Tallying the votes on the TMA Choose Your Airplane Seat post.Iggy's not happy with Martin in the YouTube chat. School's in session, Doug. A signed Brody stick. The Sopranos scenes with Dr. Melfi. Audio of Oli Marmol on the win and guys stepping up amidst this long stretch of games. Doug's stiff thinking about Ragsdale. Nolan Gorman heating up in Memphis. The future is Prieto. Trapper Keepers.Happy Birthday Vera Farmiga. A little Sadie Hawkins for Doug. Audio of Brian Kelly giving us a game-by-game breakdown of Notre Dame's schedule. Audio of John Smoltz on how to avoid a lockout, saying the season should be split in half to give small market teams a better chance to compete. Shane Beamer's seat. The nine game SEC conference schedule. CBS Sports ranking SEC coaches. Tennessee's favorable schedule. Better update them standings, McCracken.Martin asked Jackson to make and bring him a coffee. Ridiculous request. We don't get paid to talk about the Billikens until mid-August. Surprise guest time, Jon Hamm is on the phone lines. Jon was behind at the Cards/Yankees game in New York the other night. Does he have a close relationship with anyone with the Cardinals. Filming for 'Your Friends & Neighbors.' Not everyone at Yankee Stadium is named 'Vinny.' Getting Jon's take on Navy Caps On The Road. Being in NY for the Knicks parade. Bring the Trail Blazers home.Joined by Cardinal broadcaster Brad Thompson who's up early this morning after a late arrival back in the STL. Hopefully the series win over the Yankees can build some momentum. Nathan Church. Jimmy Crooks. Nolan Gorman in Memphis. Joshua Baez.Chairman Kurt already has a clip of Jon Hamm endorsing the St. Louis Trail Blazers up on Instagram and Twitter. Lots of people wondering if Iggy is going to ask Jon Hamm to sign something for Gobble Bowl. Chairman isn't happy with Jon Hamm for wearing a black and white Cardinal hat. Martin may fill in for Doug on ATMA next week.Iggy's manifesto in the YouTube chat. He left Jon Hamm a voicemail. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD.A little Tyler Childers to get the vibes right. A fun exercise with The Colonel on Power Mizzou. Listing the FBS teams Tim has seen but Doug keeps interrupting. Tim walked so podcasters could run. Grosse Pointe Blank.Picking up Tim's list with the O's. Doug's ready for this to end. Surprising number.Seggies gonna be a little short because we're up against it. Are Jackson and Tim gonna be out there with McGreevy and Pallante today shaving strokes? Jackson doesn't have a simulator or a basement.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ever feel like the daily news and life's unexpected curveballs are pulling you into a world of darkness? You are definitely not alone. This week on 2 Men with a Mic, we are getting real about the conscious choice to seek out light and positivity, even when it feels easier to succumb to the negativity around us. We kick things off by sharing some personal stories, including a sweet moment of gratitude from a morning routine—proving that sometimes, a simple 15-minute walk with a dog and a little bit of prayer can completely shift your perspective. We dive deep into the heavy stuff too, debating the nature of suffering. Is it a design flaw meant to force us to surrender to a higher power, or is it a necessary stairway we have to climb for spiritual growth and evolution?To keep things balanced, we also ponder the big questions—like what heaven actually looks like (shoutout to What Dreams May Come), and whether slapstick comedy is genuinely hilarious or just secretly cruel. Plus, we reminisce about our wild high school days, why we both missed our recent reunion, and why the 1997 classic Grosse Pointe Blank is still one of the greatest reunion movies ever made. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join the conversation. Sending you all nothing but love and good vibes this week!
Join us as we go back to 1997 – which was only 10 years ago wasn't it – as we reunite with our wonderful guest Audrey Porne to talk about the super-cool hit-man rom-com GROSSE POINTE BLANK. END CREDITS- Presented by Robert Johnson and Christopher Webb- Produced/edited by Christopher Webb- "Still Any Good?" logo designed by Graham Wood & Robert Johnson- Crap poster mock-up by Christopher Webb- Theme music ("The Slide Of Time") by The Sonic Jewels, used with kind permission(c) 2026 Tiger Feet ProductionsFind us:Twitter @stillanygoodpodInstagram @stillanygoodpodBluesky @stillanygood.bsky.socialEmail stillanygood@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/stillanygood Find Audrey:Instagram @audrey.prne Support the show
The Summer of Cusack continues with a trip home back to 1997's Grosse Pointe Blank, a soft Pulp Fiction send up in the era when hitman roamed free and fell in love easily!If you're enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram!You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really helps out the pod so we thank you in advance!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today we discuss 2 of the 5 good movies starring John Cusack. Shame on you sir. To be fair, must be hard to read all those scripts when you're living inside a Red Box machine.LIWstudios.com
In correlation with this film's screening this weekend at The Auditorium, Case dives into this 1997 cult-classic with John Cusack. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In correlation with this film's screening this weekend at The Auditorium, Case dives into this 1997 cult-classic with John Cusack. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After joining Jonny recently for High Fidelity, Jonesy returns to celebrate another John Cusack gem - Grosse Pointe Blank (1997). They also reflect back on their school years and imagine what their school reunion would be like musically.fulcrumfilmclub@gmail.comFulcrum Film Club Main Intro Music: 'Young Americans' performed by Dwayne GretzkyMusic & video clips (in addition to short clips from the movie):'I Can See Clearly Now' by Johnny Nash'Blue (Da Ba Dee)' by Eiffel 65Grosse Pointe Blank trailer'A Little Bit of Luck' by DJ Luck & MC Neat'My Name Is' by Eminem'Blister In The Sun' by Violent Femmes'Take A Look Around' by Limp Bizkit'Crawling' by Linkin Park'Are We The Baddies?' excerpt from That Mitchell and Webb Look (TV Series)'2 Become 1' by Spice Girls'Let My Love Open The Door' by Pete TownsendProduced by Jonny Hennigan & The Fulcrum Crew. Recorded at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.Mixed and edited by Jonny Hennigan at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are joined on the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast by the Cinematic Maniac, Nikk Nelson! Live and in person! We're kicking back, discussing high school reunions, Jason Voorhees as a spokesmonster, and the greatness of Joan Cusack! Plus: Chopping Mall (1986)! Shine your shoes and your gun, it's Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)! Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com
It's bing bing bing bing bang! popcorn! as NostalgiaCast winds back the clock to our high school days and GROSSE POINTE BLANK, directed by George Armitage and starring John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Dan Aykroyd, and Alan Arkin. Jonny and Darin talk about the movie as the "Second Coming of PULP FICTION" with its ironic violence and throwback soundtrack, plus its endlessly quotable dialogue and maybe possibly deeper meaning at its core. Give it a shot!
This week There Will Be Pod's Allix O (@all_ix) joins us for a conversation about GROSSE POINTE BLANK (on Hoopla). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:17:47). Submit your comments, rating and suggested connections for next week's movie to themovieladder@gmail.com.Connect with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2026
Who knew that this movie was this awesome? Brian. That's who.
W/C 23rd February 2026It's been a long time since I have watched Pulp Fiction, but it came up in conversation when I was asked by my eldest if I could suggest something for him to watch.At the beginning of lockdown I began the process of ripping my DVD collection and having everything available as easy playback and sharing, and having got about 80% of the way through it before getting bored, it meant I had a lot to peruse and ultimately recommend.Along with the cool-as-you-like Tarantino classic I offered up Grosse Pointe Blank, I Am Legend, Inception, Phone Booth, The Usual Suspects, Seven, Birdman, Blade Runner and Unbreakable.Oh, and Phoenix Nights.Stay safe.You Never Can Tell - Chuck BerryTherapy For Me (or TFM as I now refer to it) is a bit of an audio curiosity. It started out as a mechanism for me to clear my head, with the hope that by saying stuff out loud it would act as a little bit of self-help. It's remains loose in style, fluid in terms of content and raw - it's a one take, press record and see what happens, affair.If you want to keep in touch with TFM and the other stuff I do then please follow me on Facebook, Insta, Twitter or Patreon. Thanks for getting this far.
Welcome back, Pointers! We're joined by comedy writer Maura Quint for a kind of hat-on-a-hat stacking of nostalgia to talk about 1997's Grosse Pointe Blank. Already moderately successful during its time, it has become an even stronger cult classic, and for good reason: it seems to be a nearly perfect movie. It's truly difficult to find any faults, so we simply just enjoyed watching this movie again. This Movie's Cocktail: Drawing a BlankCollins glass 1.5 oz EverClear0.5 oz Lime Juice10 oz Lime GatoradeIn a shaker with ice, mix ingredients gently, pour into a Collins glass. With any luck, the mixer makes the Everclear passable as you wipe away your fond memories of your childhood.Subscribe to us on Patreon FREE! Plus additional paid tiers with get you access to the Post Show, and more! 7-day FREE trials available :)Free - Get notification of new content$3/mo - Get access to the Epilogues where we talk about current film, plus the outtakes$5/mo - Early access to episodes$5/mo Set Rounder (Limited) - Receive a deck of Nostalgia Killers Season One poker cards$15/mo Executive Producer - Have your name shouted out for each episodeFeaturing:Maura Quint @mauraquintBryan @antifascistsocialclubLuc Londe @luclonde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris, Jeremy, and Aaron have found some things to recommend to you.1) Small Recommends:Fright Night (1985) (1:39)Task (5:19)The Perfect Neighbor (12:13)2) The Big Recommend: Grosse Pointe Blank (15:37)3) Surprise Double Feature: ???????? (49:27)4) Questions from You (54:50)If you'd like to join the LIVE conversation each week, become a member of the SinClub at Patreon.com/cinemasins!Thanks to lorangeproductions.com for the theme song!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Photo by Phil Caruso.In this episode, we welcome Buddy Joe Hooker. Buddy Joe is a legendary Stuntman and Stunt Coordinator, with over sixty years working in the business. Some of the films he's worked on include The Conversation, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, First Blood, The Outsiders, Rumble Fish, The Right Stuff, Scarface, To Live and Die in L.A., Days of Thunder, Carlito's Way, From Dusk Till Dawn, Grosse Pointe Blank, Deja Vu, Grindhouse, Django Unchained, and Megalopolis. In our chat, he shares about his early days, how he learned all his skill-sets — and stories from performing stunts in motorcycles, cars, trucks, fight scenes, and beyond.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:DIT Chris Bolton talks on-set live grading and routingIn on-set production, precise, real-time color management and conversion and reliable routing are essential, which is why DIT Chris Bolton leverages AJA ColorBox and KUMO 3232-12G across projects. Read this interview to get his perspective on what makes a great DIT and to learn more about his live grading setup.Next-Gen Connectivity for Demanding WorkflowsThe OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock delivers cutting-edge performance with Thunderbolt 5 ports that offer up to 2x more bandwidth than previous generations. Perfect for post-production pros, it powers up to 3 high-res displays, ultra-fast storage, and pro accessories simultaneously. With 2.5Gb Ethernet and a full array of essential ports, it's your all-in-one hub for high-performance creative workflows.Explore hereInsights from Giovanni Ribisi:HED: Bring Filmmaking to Your Classroom with LUMIX EDUDEK: Discover how LUMIX EDU can support your school's video production goals with camera loaners, curriculum resources, and hands-on training.Learn more and get involved hereZEISS Summer Savings Event:Now through September 1, save up to $4,000 on select Nano Prime lens sets and another $3,000 on the ZEISS Lightweight Zoom LWZ.3.Visit hereNew Solutions from Videoguys:Bring your vision to life with the SanDisk Professional Creator Series—fast, reliable storage designed specifically for content creators like you. Whether you're capturing footage on your iPhone or Android device, flying a drone, or shooting with a digital camera, SanDisk gives you the tools to stay in control of every shoot, every transfer, every edit, and every backup. From microSD and SD cards to portable SSDs and high-performance flash drives, the Creator Series is built to keep up with your creativity.Ready to take your content to the next level? Call Videoguys today at 800.323.2325 to learn more and find the perfect storage solution for your workflow! Browse hereFeatured Film Book:KISS ME QUICK BEFORE I SHOOTThis film memoir is all about the magic of filmmaking and forging a cinematic personal life in Hollywood. It is full of invaluable experiences and unique industry stories of a celebrated film/TV career, and should be required reading for every film lover. It includes stories of a producer turning out to be the assassin of the Mafia boss who allowed The Godfather to film in NY; to shooting the pyramids of Egypt for Battlestar Galactica; to directing a grumbling Mr. T on The A-Team; to almost decapitating a young Drew Barrymore right after ET; and to unwittingly almost delaying James Cameron's early career!“Finally, a book for all who love the movies written by a filmmaker who has walked the walk in TV and film. A very entertaining journey of fascinating industry stories providing a true look behind the curtain of filmmaking.”JOE ALVES, Production Designer JAWS, British Academy Award for CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KINDPickup a copy at KISS ME QUICK BEFORE I SHOOT Kindle Ebook AmazonPodcast Rewind:August 2025 - Ep. 92…“The Making Of” is created by Michael Valinsky.Promote your products or services in this newsletter and reach 250K filmmakers, TV production pros, and content creators each week. Email us at: mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe
In 1997, a struggling screenwriter's anxiety about his high school reunion somehow transformed into one of cinema's most beloved cult classics. Grosse Pointe Blank took the seemingly impossible concept of a hitman romantic comedy and turned it into a genre-defying masterpiece that couldn't be made in today's Hollywood.We're unpacking two stories about this remarkable film: The chaotic production tale - from Tom Jankiewicz's original script written while working at Big Lots, to John Cusack and his Chicago collaborators completely rewriting it through improvisation when they realised the original wasn't working. Second, we dig into the creative revolution behind this cult classic - George Armitage's three-version approach to every scene, Joe Strummer's punk-influenced score, and how a group of friends threw out the Hollywood rulebook to create something genuinely special.Through segments like The Director, The Cast, and The Crew, we explore how a film about a contract killer attending his reunion became a profound examination of American masculinity, moral flexibility, and the impossibility of truly going home - all while delivering whip-smart dialogue and career-defining performances, proving that sometimes the best films come from creative chaos rather than corporate planning.Telling the story of Hollywood, one movie at a time.Connect with ATRM: To support what we do, access our archive and listen to exclusive episodes, become an ATRM patron:Listen on Patreon Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyTwitter/X: @ATRightMoviesYouTube: Subscribe to our channelInstagram: @allthe_rightmovies Threads: @allthe_rightmoviesFacebook: Join our movie groupBluesky: @alltherightmovies.comTikTok: @alltherightmoviesWebsite: alltherightmovies.com
John Cusack can't help but be cool. He just is. Probably owes Peter Gabriel big time, but it's not just the iconic "boom box" Say Anything thing. His roles have ranged from record store owner to Edgar Allan Poe, he's heroically saved people from natural disasters and been terrorized by a kid on a bike demanding "two dollars!". Versatile, right? So here we have a typically cool 1997 Cusack film which also features a Ghostbuster/Blues Brother! It gets better: my guest for this episode is a fellow podcaster from "across the pond", Anthony Short (or just "Ant", for short!) He has an impressive knowledge of film, music, Marillion...all the good things in life, basically. Now you can have a listen to our spirited banter about one of his favourites: Grosse Pointe Blank. Why not give it a shot?
Jeremy Piven, renowned for his 2x Golden Globe and 3x Emmy-winning role as Ari Gold in Entourage and his success in films like Grosse Pointe Blank and Black Hawk Down, is a versatile actor, comedian, and podcast host. After touring the US, he’s bringing his acclaimed stand-up comedy show to New Zealand, on the 27th July at SkyCity theatre.
Video games and movies seem like a perfect fit. For whatever reasons, adaptations done in either direction do not seem to work so well. Over the past few years, there have been a number of familiar horror franchises turned into games. They have been multiplayer affairs with limited shelf life. What makes the Hellraiser video game different?We really enjoyed In a Violent Nature. It was unique, had some great kills, and had an excellent big bad. It left itself open for a sequel, but is that a good thing? Can a movie shot in this style sustain a franchise or should it be left alone? We talk about the next installment and talk about our reservations.Shaw Studios is responsible for some of the most influential and well-regarded kung-fu movies of all time. Even those who have never seen any of their films are likely familiar with names like Five Deadly Venoms and The 36th Chamber of Shaolin. The Battle Wizard definitely belongs on that list.Awesome martial arts fights. A villain with extending metal legs that can break rock. Limb cutting lasers. A protagonist that eats exotic animals. The Battle Wizard has it all and then some. And in between all the wackiness it has a surprisingly well written will they/won't they love story that will gross you out until it warms your heart.Terrestrial has a lot going for it. Its director helmed Hot Tub Time Machine and co-wrote Grosse Pointe Blank and High Fidelity. The cast includes Jermaine Fowler and Pauline Chalamet. The premise is a fan favorite that has been used in screwball comedies and sitcoms. So, what happened?The writing is surprisingly dodgy. There is a science fiction aspect that does nothing to the story but seems like it is supposed to be something very important. Even worse, the characters are very poorly done. Most tellingly, Terrestrial goes out of its way to turn the main character into an awful person that is impossible to get behind. Which makes the movie impossible to enjoy. Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
Gregory welcomes back Lyndon Radchenka to discuss his recent announcement about being selected as a writer for a new DC Comics anthology. They discuss Lyndon's journey over the last ten years, starting as an aspiring comics creator to becoming an actual one.Ask your local comic store to order copies of DC's Zatannic Panic, featuring a story from Lyndon Radchenka: https://aiptcomics.com/2025/06/20/full-september-2025-dc-comics-solicitations/#google_vignetteTransition clips are from Grosse Pointe Blank (1997): https://youtu.be/IJ7AXKWmWOg?si=b7t3aLBSEdQl6AgFFollow the gang online:https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk/https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork/https://www.instagram.com/lradchenka/GMB Chomichuk's online store: https://www.gmbchomichuk.caChasing Artwork's online store: https://www.chasingartwork.com/Production: Dan VadeboncoeurTitles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
RMR 0320: Join your hosts, Dustin Melbardis, Bryan Frye and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) [R] Genre: Comedy, Crime, Action, Romance, Thriller, Satire Starring: John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Alan Arkin, Dan Aykroyd, Joan Cusack, Hank Azaria, K. Todd Freeman, Jeremy Piven, Mitchell Ryan, Michael Cudlitz, Benny Urquidez, Duffy Taylor, Audrey Kissel, Carlos Jacott, Brian Powell, Ann Cusack Directed by: George Armitage Recorded on 2025-05-23
This week, we take aim at Grosse Pointe Blank—the 1997 dark romantic comedy that asks the question: Can a professional hitman find redemption, romance, and closure all in one high school reunion? Starring John Cusack at his most sardonic and Minnie Driver at her most magnetic, and directed by George Armitage, this cult favorite blends action, comedy, and surprisingly heartfelt moments with a soundtrack that absolutely slaps. We dive deep into the film's highs and lows, dissect the chemistry, the chaos, and the killer needle drops, and debate whether this genre mash-up truly sticks the landing. We also uncover behind-the-scenes trivia, unresolved plot threads, and why Dan Aykroyd's villain goes from menacing to manic. If only all reunions could be this explosive.
If you're in the mood for a walk down memory lane with a few laughs and some spicy debates, you've come to the right place! This episode dives into the beloved 1997 movie, Gross Point Blank, starring John Cusack, Minnie Driver, and the ever-charming Dan Aykroyd. With its killer soundtrack and quirky dialogues, it's a film that's close to my heart, though my co-hosts might beg to differ! Join us as we chat about the film's memorable music tracks from The Cure and The Clash, and how they add that extra zing to an already quirky storyline. We'll also be bantering about Cusack's portrayal of a hitman at his high school reunion, and whether or not Dan Aykroyd really steals the show. Whether you love it or not, it's undeniable that this film sparked some vibrant conversation and maybe even controversy among us.
Send us a text Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Jeremy Piven brings his razor-sharp wit and high-energy stand-up to The Factory in Chesterfield, MO on Sunday, June 8, 2025! Known for his iconic role as Ari Gold on Entourage and countless other roles, Piven now delivers a night of laughs, stories from Hollywood, and unfiltered comedy that fans won't want to miss. Doors open at 6:30 PM with the show kicking off at 7:30 PM — and it's ALL AGES. A household name for his 2x Golden Globe and 3x Emmy Award-winning performance playing the fast-talking, acerbic Hollywood agent ‘Ari Gold' in the HBO series Entourage , actor, comedian, and podcast host Jeremy Piven also achieved significant success playing the title role in the British/PBS television drama series Mr. Selfridge , the semi-fictional story based on the life of Harry Selfridge, who founded the London department store Selfridge's. Piven has also appeared in numerous successful films, including Grosse Pointe Blank , Singles , Very Bad Things , The Family Man , Black Hawk Down , The Kingdom , Heat , PCU , Old School , Rock N Rolla , Serendipity , Smokin' Aces , and Runaway Jury.Piven appears as Joel Lapchick the man responsible for helping Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton break the color barrier in the NBA in 1950 in the movie Sweetwater, which dropped on Angel Studios on September 26 th, soon to be available VOD. His next film, The Performance , is an adaptation of an Arthur Miller work due out in theaters at the end of 2024.He was recently seen in the feature film Last Call opposite Oscar winner Bruce Dern and Orange is the New Black star Taryn Manning. Other recent and upcoming films include American Night opposite Oscar nominee Emile Hirsch, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, which screened at the Venice Film Festival, period drama film The Walk opposite Justin Chatwin and Oscar nominee Terrence Howard, and The System which teamed him up again with Terrence Howard and Tyrese Gibson.Piven also released the popular podcast “How U Livin' J Piven,” where he interviewed influential guests such as Jamie Foxx, Tiffany Haddish, Common, Mark Cuban and UFC stars Rashad Evans and Jorge Masvidal, in an intimate and in depth format that showcased his dynamic personality in a never-before-seen way. The show is available wherever you get your podcasts. Piven now tours the country with his successful stand-up comedy show, flexing a comedic muscle that few actors have been able to transition over to. The tour will see him across the entire continental U.S. and also take him internationally to the U.K. and beyond.http://www.betterhelp.com/TheBarnThis episode is sponsored by www.betterhelp.com/TheBarn and brought to you as always by The Barn Media Group. YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@TheBarnPodcastNetwork SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/09neXeCS8I0U8OZJroUGd4?si=2f9b8dfa5d2c4504 APPLE https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1625411141 I HEART RADIO https://www.iheart.com/podcast/97160034/ AMAZON https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7aff7d00-c41b-4154-94cf-221a808e3595/the-barn
Tell us what you though of the episodeStep inside the chaotic brilliance of Oliver Stone's Natural Born Killers in Inside the Chaos, featuring editor Brian Berdan. Originally scripted by Quentin Tarantino, this groundbreaking film shattered conventions with its rapid-fire cuts, shifting formats, and searing social commentary. Berdan shares the creative journey behind one of cinema's most audacious editing achievements.Brian Berdan is an acclaimed American film editor known for his work on Natural Born Killers, Nixon, Grosse Pointe Blank, and Crank. He began his career at Lucasfilm after graduating from UC Berkeley and worked early on with David Lynch (Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart). Berdan has edited over 30 films and was Emmy-nominated for his work on Twin Peaks (2017). He is known for his bold, innovative editing style and continues to work from the Pacific Northwest. #naturalbornkillersreview #moviereview #videoediting #filmmakingpodcast#tomsizemore #videoessay #juliettelewis #naturalbornkillersreview #moviereview http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdomhttp://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcasthttp://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast Watch the feature films that I have directedCitizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsuIn Search of My Sister - https://rb.gy/1ke21Official Website - www.jawadmir.com
Welcome to You Haven't Blanked That! It's the worst movie we've ever seen month and this week we are watching Battlefield Earth. We talk about bad sci fi shows, Dune, Plan 9 From Outer Space, mini-golf, Branson, Mo, Forest Whitaker, Shawn Michaels, John Travolta, Alec Baldwin. What We Are Blanking: Hollywood Demons, No Country For Old Men, Grosse Pointe Blank, Downtown Local, The Lonlieness of the Electric Menorah, Wicked, Return to Oz, Don't Tell Me How To Die, How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying, Cleopatra. Opening theme by the Assassins Closing theme by Lucas Perea For more info, click the link bio or below. https://linktr.ee/yhblankthat Email: Yhblankthat@gmail.com
Welcome to You Haven't Blanked That! It's Disney Month and we watched Bedknobs and Broomsticks. We talk about Robert Stevenson, B-Tier Disney, Disney channel, the soccer scene, killing Nazis with magic, Books of Magic, the sadness of Mary Poppins, David Tomlinson, Emperor's New Groove, Shrek, McGonagall, taking care of Nazis not orphans, New Harry Potter, Corey Feldman. What We Are Blanking: Fellow Traveler, Burning Hills, Veep, Dead Souls, Fall, Late Night With The Devil, Cuckoo, Long Legs, Grosse Pointe Blank. Opening theme by the Assassins Closing theme by Lucas Perea For more info, click the link bio or below. https://linktr.ee/yhblankthat Email: Yhblankthat@gmail.com
Best known for his Golden Globe and three-time Emmy-winning role as the fast-talking Hollywood agent Ari Gold, Piven has also appeared in Grosse Pointe Blank, Singles, Very Bad Things, The Family Man, Black Hawk Down, The Kingdom ,Heat, PCU, Old School, Rock N Rolla, Serendipity, Smokin’ Aces, and Runaway Jury. TOUR DETAILS
Will & Jared are joined by Kourtney to discuss the 1997 Gen X classic, Grosse Pointe Blank! Can a romantic comedy be this dark and full of shootouts? Is the film coasting on its killer soundtrack? Is the dialogue "like Gilmore Girls for men?" What are Instagram Reels even meant for? Listen to find out!Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesky.Cover art by @DogBitesBackNY
It's a new week and a new movie! The antakshari Gods' gave Mita a "G" and she picked the 1997 dark comedy, "Grosse Pointe Blank" for the next movie review. For the first time, Nadeem has nothing to say. Kinda.
THIS WEEK: Miami Blues (1990), Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) and The Big Bounce (2004)We try our best to avoid discussing the inexplicable 2004 disaster that ended George Armitage's lengthy Hollywood tenure, The Big Bounce. Fortunately we had two far better films to distract us.Donate to Palestinian Medical Aid Support Optimism Vaccine on Patreon
It's our 10th anniversary! And award-winning actor Felix-Antoine Duval – star of Sophie Deraspe's wonderful Shepherds, now playing at the TIFF Lightbox and elsewhere – is here to explore the darkest corners of Pascale Plante's 2023 thriller Red Rooms. Your genial host Norm Wilner is fighting the urge to do the Jeremy Piven thing from Grosse Pointe Blank.
Will & Jared sit down to rap rhapsodic about the love life of record store owner Rob Gordon in the romantic comedy High Fidelity.How good is the soundtrack? Is John Cusack's character likable? What major star had a breakout performance in this flick? Do the hosts spend entirely too long pontificating about issues in the film industry and making art for profit? Listen to find out!On the Debaser next time: Grosse Pointe Blank.Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesky.Cover art by @DogBitesBackNY
Rewind to our very first podcast...as Dave & Liam discuss Grosse Pointe Blank. https://linktr.ee/watchitifyoucan
We're back with vol. 2 of our Cusak series! This time we head to the 90's for the dark comedy Grosse Pointe Blank! Come check out this fun revisit or first time watch for some as we get into the funny characters and actors in this throw back gem. Check it out now! Released the weekend of 2/21/2025
In his book From Hollywood with Love: The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of the Romantic Comedy, Scott Meslow lays out two ways to tell if a given movie is a rom-com. First, his own definition: “A romantic comedy is a movie where (1) the central plot is focused on at least one romantic love story; and (2) the goal is to make you laugh at least as much as the goal is to make you cry.” And then, The Donald Petrie Test, named for the director of some rom-coms, like Mystic Pizza and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, but also some edge cases, like Miss Congeniality and Grumpy Old Men: “If you removed the love story from this [comedy], would you still have a movie? If the answer is no, it’s a romantic comedy. […] If the answer is yes, it’s a comedy with a romantic subplot.” So those are the litmus tests. Now, does that make Broadcast News a rom-com, or no? What about Annie Hall? Or something like Grosse Pointe Blank? How about His Girl Friday? Or even, actually, Love Actually? This hour, a deconstruction — and celebration — of the romantic comedy. GUESTS: Illeana Douglas: The Official Movie Star of The Colin McEnroe Show David Edelstein: America’s Greatest Living Film Critic Scott Meslow: Author of From Hollywood with Love The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Cat Pastor contributed to this show, which originally aired August 24, 2022.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Metal Slug Tactics, PlayStation 5 Pro, LEGO Horizon Adventures and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 464 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing? Dragon Age: The Veilguard 16:07 Metal Slug Tactics 38:47 PS5 Pro 51:57 Until Dawn 55:07 LEGO Horizon Adventures 1:03:32 News: Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Mass Effect is officially getting a TV adaptation at Amazon 1:08:27 After 20 years, Metal Gear Solid 3's Eva actor reveals her identity 1:11:57 Take-Two doubles down on GTA 6 release date after delay rumours 1:14:47 Valve announces limited edition white Steam Deck OLED 1:21:27 Hundreds of Bethesda employees strike over remote work and outsourcing policies 1:25:17 GOG Preservation Program aims to keep old games playable on modern PCs 1:30:27 PlayStation PS5 Pro price has ‘not had a negative impact' on sales of the console, says Sony president 1:39:43 Sony has cut the PS5 Slim Digital Edition price by $70 until Christmas 1:42:31 Nintendo Watch Miyamoto take a tour of Super Nintendo World's new Donkey Kong Country theme park expansion 1:44:47 Xbox Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets 14-minute gameplay deep dive video 1:48:07 Xbox is building a handheld but it's likely ‘years away', says boss 1:48:47 PSA's: Epic Games Store Freebies: CastleVania Anniversary Collection and SnakeBird Complete 1:55:47 Free 4 All Tears of the Sun 1:57:27 Grosse Pointe Blank 2:02:17 Help support the show: - Subscribe to our Twitch channel http://twitch.tv/geekoholics - Use our Epic Creator Code: GEEKOHOLICS when purchasing items in Fortnite or buying games on the Epic Games Store - Please review the show (bit.ly/geekoholics) on Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and to share with your friends. Reviews help us reach more listeners, and the feedback helps us to produce a better show. Join our Discord server: CLICK HERE Don't forget to follow our Social Media Feeds to keep up to date on our adventures: Youtube Twitter Instagram Facebook Thanks for listening and have a great weekend! You can reach me on Twitter @RicF
Michael Cudlitz plays the iconic Lex Luthor in The CW's hit series "Superman & Lois." He was born on Long Island, New York, and raised in Lakewood Township, New Jersey. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1982 and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts, where he graduated in 1990. Cudlitz played "Abraham" on AMC's "The Walking Dead" and directed four episodes. Additional TV credits include "Clarice," based on the Oscar-winning "Silence of the Lambs," Tim Doyle's single-camera comedy "The Kids Are Alright," Emmy-winning HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers" and TNT's acclaimed cop drama "Southland" which was executive produced by John Wells, and for which he received a Critics Choice Award for "Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series." With feature credits including Diego Luna's "Cesar Chavez," "A River Runs Through It," "Grosse Pointe Blank" and "The Negotiator," Cudlitz starred alongside Lee Pace and Jason Sudeikis in the independent film "DRIVEN" about John DeLorean. Most recently, he directed one of the episodes in the final season of "Superman & Lois." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
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Kirsty Young asks actor Minnie Driver what advice she would give her younger self.Driver has fashioned a 30-year career in the entertainment industry since becoming a Hollywood star in movies including Circle of Friends and Grosse Pointe Blank. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in Good Will Hunting, and she revisits that famous Oscar night with Kirsty. Driver also discusses her unconventional childhood, being left to fend for herself in Miami as an 11 year old, sexism and misogyny in the film industry, and the teacher who inspired her.A BBC Studios Audio production.
INTRO - this movie review bundle needs a renewal on our pledge regarding why we love film criticism and do what we do. NON-SPOILER REVIEWS IN THIS EPISODE: The Substance & Why It Needs To Be Oscar Nominated - 4:20. His Three Daughters & Another Rave Review for Azazel Jacobs - 13:45. Speak No Evil breaks up the love fest - 16:14. Robot Dreams' review here has to be an outlier - 18:58. The Garfield Movie and I know how you all look at me - 21:44. Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos - 23:29. Adam Sandler: Love You is innovative Sand-Man w/ Schneider at his best - 25:16. Dandelion is Kiki Layne playing a starving artist in trouble - 27:50. Scrambled is very funny with some great performances by comedians - 29:34. Boy Kills World has fun fights & characters but a messy plot - 31:29. The Killer makes me much more cynical about remakes - 33:57. Jackpot! And how the action comedy should've been funnier - 35:06 The Union didn't get Grosse Pointe Blank right - 36:17. The Final: Attack On Wembley felt like a sports Woodstock ‘99 - 38:33. The Devil's Bath has historical wisdom but horror trigger warnings abound - 40:17. OUTRO - 42:10. Contact us with your thoughts please. We have an Oscar Race Checkpoint, NYFF episodes, and Film Studies coming up soon. Read Kenzie Vanunu's Interview w/ Coralie Fargeat as recommended in the episode: https://offscreencentral.com/2024/09/20/the-substance-interview-with-director-coralie-fargeat/ Read Anne Thompson's piece on Indiewire as well please: https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/coralie-fargeat-feminist-body-horror-the-substance-1235048769/ Listen to Pop Culture Confidential w/ Christina Jeurling Birro & Ryan McQuade: https://www.popcultureconfidential.com/426-we-discuss-review-the-substance-from-writerdirector-coralie-fargeat-starring-demi-moore/
Erin and Paul review two films about lonely hired assassins: George Armitage's 1997 hipster-hitman black comedy GROSSE POINTE BLANK, starring John Cusack; and Jean-Pierre Melville's ultra-cool 1967 character study LE SAMOURAÏ.
Send us a textWelcome back to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, for the fourth episode of a new 10-part series on underappreciated films.Spanning over 55 -years of forgotten Hollywood gems, join Joe for every episode as he discusses in depth his selection of five films that are worth rewatching or even viewing for the first time!Part 4 of this 10-part series the following films are reviewed:The Madness of King George (1994) Starring Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Ian Holm, Rupert EverettThe Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) Starring Gene Davis, Samuel L JacksonThe Ghost and the Darkness (1996) Starring Val Kilmer, Michael DouglasBrassed Off (1996) Starring Pete Postlethwaite, Ewan McGregor, Tara FitzgerladGrosse Pointe Blank (1997) Starring John Cusack, Minnie DriverJoe also gives a **SPOILER-FREE** reaction to Amazon Prime's new animated series, BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER -- and the runaway, feel-good comedy THELMA starring nonagenarian June Squibb, in a career best performance that will warm your heart.The hope of this podcast is to engender a greater appreciation of the magic of moviemaking and how far the film industry has come in the preceding decades.Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below!Read our Letterboxd reviews at:https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=msFollow us on TikTok at:https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcastVisit our website at:https://fixateandbingepodcast.com/
Send us a Text Message.The latest Hey You Guys Podcast is here, and this week, Liam and Rob look back at 90s black comedy classic, Grosse Pointe Blank. Is this the most Cusack movie of all time? Is the soundtrack one of the decade's finest? Just how lovely is Minnie Driver? Does it hold up though, or does the movie feel a tad too 90s in 2024? We discuss via the link in the bio.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh man... Chris doesn't want to admit it, but he loves Grosse Pointe Blank. One of the best rom-coms ever crafted, starring John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Dan Aykroyd (Chris' personal favorite), and ... others. It's a thrill ride. Enemies become friends, and friends become enemies. POPCORN!!! let's do this. Hunky hitman hooks up with honey from high school for hi-jinks and hilarity! Jumpy John's judo-ing a gentleman in the gym! Aykroyd abusers! Randy Quaid & the Star-Whackers?Minnie Driver! Jeremy gets Jameson and Cusack gets a club soda! A convincing level of guarded enthusiasm! Actio-dramedy? Extreme pipe logic, and much, much more on this week's episode of The Worst Movie Ever Made! www.theworstmovieevermade.com
We at Cinema Drive don't want to assume you've seen or even heard of these forgotten films. While never in the spotlight, each of them has something to offer and each touches upon a running theme of reinvention. Listen in as Jason and Ryan guide you through the dusty Hall of Unremembered Cinema.The Deep Question: Top three films you wish had sequels?This Week's Features:Equilibrium (2002)Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)Regarding Henry (1991)Message Jason and Ryan
Rebecca and Craig kick off Romantic Movie Month talking about the iconic high school reunion/assassin movie. We defend the Grocer, a man who wants better pay and working conditions for his profession...even if that profession is killing people. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com or discover our favourite designs at www.vwrstore.fromsuperheroes.com Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnie Driver [Good Will Hunting, The Phantom of the Opera, Grosse Pointe Blank, Sleepers, I Give it a Year] talks with Anna about fame, humility, surfing, surprise tea-parties, inspirational poetry, bad relationships, great relationships, running from the law, home birth, cucumber sandwiches, and much more. Later in the episode, Anna and April Beyer talk with a listener whose partner's anger management forces her to question their relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.