Blank Check with Griffin & David The Curious Case of Benjamin Button with Richard Lawson
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Oct 22, 2023 Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson joins the podcast to discuss 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'. They explore topics such as the differences between the short story and the film adaptation, attending New York Fashion Week, the making of the movie 'Mech', creating the character of Benjamin Button, spooky movie recommendations, the relationship dynamics in the film, body doubles, the length of the movie, Benjamin Button's life as a tugboat captain, his first love affair, and the career struggles of the director.
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Drunk Inspiration
- F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "Benjamin Button" after a night of heavy drinking.
- He felt old, but by the end of the night, he had a story about a baby born old.
Short and Oz
- Early adaptations of "Benjamin Button" included a Frank Oz-directed version starring Martin Short.
- This version was envisioned as a more comedic take on the story.
Maligned Masterpiece?
- "Benjamin Button" is often seen as David Fincher's most disliked film, now a meme.
- Griffin Newman argues it's better than its reputation and was hurt by its Oscar campaign and digital effects focus.