Alison Willmore

Alison Willmore

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Oldboy with Alison Willmore
July 09, 202301:58:35

Oldboy with Alison Willmore

What is an Oldboy? How do you feel about Greek Tragedies? How did Choi Min-Sik achieve that iconic (and insane) hairstyle? Was giving the 2004 Palme d’Or to FAHRENHEIT 9/11 over this film one of the greatest mistakes in the history of arts and culture? All those questions answered and more as critic Alison Willmore joins us to talk about OLDBOY, the first major Korean breakthrough in the American filmbro canon.  Guest Links:  Read Alison's writing at New York Magazine Especially “Theory: Top Gun: Maverick Is (Mostly) a Death Dream” if you haven’t already Follow Alison’s dog on Instagram Join our Patreon at patreon.com/blankcheck Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter and Instagram! Buy some real nerdy merch at shopblankcheckpod.myshopify.com or at teep...

Eat Drink Man Woman with Alison Willmore
July 08, 201801:40:13

Eat Drink Man Woman with Alison Willmore

Alison Willmore (BuzzFeed) joins Griffin and David to discuss 1994’s family and food dramedy, Eat Drink Man Woman. This episode is sponsored by Casper ( casper.com/savings ) and Hims ( forhims.com/check ).

The Prestige with Alison Willmore
July 23, 201701:52:32

The Prestige with Alison Willmore

Host of Filmspotting: SVU podcast, Alison Willmore (BuzzFeed), joins Griffin and David to discuss one of the three magician films of 2006, The Prestige. But is this movie a sequel to Twins? How does it fit into the Nolan canon? Piper Perabo tho? Together they examine Hugh Jackman’s ham, ScarJo’s career trajectory, Theseus's paradox and throwing playing cards into melons.