Blank Check with Griffin & David Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom with Olivia Craighead
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Mar 2, 2025 Olivia Craighead, a film expert and frequent guest, dissects the turbulent behind-the-scenes story of *Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom*. They explore how George Lucas's divorce and Spielberg's traumatic experiences shaped the film's darker tone. Olivia highlights the complexities of character relationships and critiques the portrayal of Willie Scott. The conversation humorously addresses Harrison Ford's elephant mishap and reflects on the film's legacy, touching on nostalgia and its unsettling cultural themes.
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Impersonation
- Griffin impersonated Lorraine Bracco's over-the-top acting in Medicine Man.
- David and Griffin discussed this as a comedic parallel to other actors.
Documentary Recommendation
- David recommended the HBO Max documentary Wise Guys about David Chase, creator of The Sopranos.
- They debated Gandolfini's performance being as great as Jon Hamm's in Mad Men.
Blue Bloods Anecdote
- Griffin hadn't finished The Sopranos, prompting a discussion about the show's progression.
- Griffin shared an anecdote about being on two episodes of Blue Bloods and Donnie Wahlberg's reaction.