Blank Check with Griffin & David Heat with Jon Gabrus
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Jun 16, 2019 
Comedian Jon Gabrus joins hosts Griffin and David to discuss the movie Heat, exploring topics such as the performances of Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro, Dad cinema, the diner scene, the rarity of big movie star duos, casting choices, Michael Mamu's meticulous approach to filmmaking, and the revival and influence of Heat in modern cinema. They also touch on John Voigt's career, Ashley Judd's impact in the film industry, and their excitement for upcoming action films like Fast and Furious and Mission Impossible.
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Early Collaboration
- Jon Gabrus recalls teaching Griffin Newman improv and casting him in a digital series filmed at Newman's childhood home.
- Gabrus's mom, cast as an extra, kept offering the crew food during filming.
Awkward Euphemism
- Gabrus finds "ball my wife", a euphemism for sex in Heat, awkward and clunky.
- He appreciates its disruptive flow in sentences.
Pacino's Peak
- Al Pacino's performance in Heat marks the beginning of his decline, though it's still captivating.
- His peak was in Heat; only Angels in America shows comparable quality.