Blank Check with Griffin & David Split
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Jan 22, 2017 This week, the hosts dive into M. Night Shyamalan's film, exploring the incredible performance of James McAvoy and the film's chilling themes. They discuss the intricacies of portraying dissociative identity disorder, balancing horror with stunning cinematography. The conversation touches on the excitement of plot twists in Shyamalan's works and the evolution of storytelling in cinema. With playful banter, they also reflect on the ethical considerations of filmmaking and the complex journey of characters in both horror and drama.
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McAvoy's Magnetic Presence Anecdote
- Griffin describes feeling captivated by James McAvoy's magnetic presence at a Days of Future Past premiere afterparty.
- McAvoy stood out even among big stars like Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence.
See Split Unspoiled
- Experience Split without spoilers to fully appreciate its twists and storytelling.
- Avoid pre-judging or guessing plot points before seeing the film.
Sci-Fi Twist on DID
- The movie is a sci-fi inspired take on dissociative identity disorder (DID) with fictionalized, exaggerated elements.
- Shyamalan combines real psychiatric facts with invented comic-book style lore about multiple personalities.