Blank Check with Griffin & David Mank with Sean Fennessey
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Nov 19, 2023 
Guest Sean Fennessey joins the hosts to discuss David Fincher's 'Mank' and its reception, the influence of 'Citizen Kane' on Fincher's career, unique casting choices in 'Mank', and the contrasting tones and styles of the film. They also touch on discussions about other movies, Liam Neeson's performance, and the box office performance of various films.
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Casting Director's Crush
- David Sims interviewed Fincher's casting director about casting Mank.
- She revealed a long-held crush on Arliss Howard since the 90s, citing "Men Don't Leave".
Netflix's "The Killer" Strategy
- Netflix's handling of "The Killer" suggests they treat it as neither an Oscar nor popcorn movie.
- This might be influenced by "Mank's" reception and ambiguous positioning.
2020 Oscar Films' Reputational Decline
- Many 2020 Oscar films, like "Nomadland" and "Trial of the Chicago Seven", experienced a decline in reputation.
- This might be due to pandemic viewing conditions and altered release strategies.