So Grosse Such Pointe Much Blank

On today's episode, Blake talks to Zoey and Katelyn Rosen, the twin sisters who played "Baby Robbie" in the high school reunion scene. We talk about being child stars, how their parents got the brilliant looks in the scene, and what they are doing now! Then Joe and Blake talk about what denizens of various states are called and about the future of the podcast! We hope you enjoy this episode.

In this week's episode, Blake and Joe look at minute 8 of Grosse Pointe Blank which is taken up with a phone conversation between Martin and Marcella as the camera cuts back and forth between them in their witty, sharp dialogue. The guys talk about getting older, high school reunions, and the stifled emotions and existential plights that are undergirding the central conversation of this minute.

On the latest So Grosse Such Pointe Much Blank, Blake and Joe talk about Grosse Pointe Blank cinematographer Jamey Anderson, a man who doesn’t talk much about himself. We dig into the role of a cinematographer and poke fun at a few lesser entries in Anderson’s oeuvre. But not Heartbeeps, because Heartbeeps is amazing.

It’s good times all over on So Grosse Such Point Much Blank, as we finally discuss Johnny Nash’s first reggae/soul album, Hold Me Tight! Blake and Joe gush about Nash’s new sound and free expression, as well as the album’s refreshing cover art!

In this very special episode of So Grosse Such Pointe Much Blank, we visit with Pat Jankiewicz, author of Just When You Thought It Was Safe: A Jaws Companion, a correspondent for Fangoria, writer for various publications, but, perhaps most importantly, the brother of the late Tom Jankiewicz, writer of Grosse Pointe Blank. We talk about his older brother, the writing and development of the film, Michiganisms, Detroit's great Bill Kennedy, and about Tom's late-night therapy sessions for viewers of his film. We are so excited to bring this wonderful interview to you all and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Journalist Pat Jankiewicz is the author of 4 books and proud to be the brother of Tom Jankiewicz.

Even though the latest episode of So Grosse Such Pointe Much Blank is barely 15 minutes long, Joe manages to find a way to say “Yep” approximately 300 times. Of course, you would be enthusiastic too if you were talking about Joan Cusack’s performance as Marcella, who gets most of the attention in this week’s episode.

In this week’s So Grosse Such Pointe Much Blank, Blake and Joe end their look at the films of Grosse Pointe Blank director George Armitage with a shocking twist: the very bad movie The Big Bounce, from 2004. Blake and Joe deal with their disappointment by not only critiquing the performances of stars Owen Wilson, Sarah Foster, and Morgan Freeman, but also by spending a surprising amount of time talking about the Lawrance Kasden movie Dreamcatcher.

In this episode, your hosts, Blake and Joe, actually stay on topic for once and talk about Johnny Nash' 1964 album, Composer's Choice. We dive into the perfect mixture of instrumentation and raw Nash vocals, how this version of jazz differs from his past attempts, and we speculate on what this album meant for Nash considering this would be the last of his teen idol/crooner albums. Join us for a good time and remember that this podcast is us...breathing.

In this episode, we talk with Bob Cram, Jr., author and illustrator, about his love of Grosse Pointe Blank, why he thinks John Cusack should get back into writing and producing, and how the GPB soundtrack acts as the Greek Chorus of the film. We also compare John Cusack's career with Nicolas Cage's, tussle about who the better Wilson brother is, and try to survive the summer heat. All of this and more on this episode of So Grosse, Such Pointe, Much Blank, a little concern put together to remind you all that this podcast is us...breathing.

Bob Cram Jr. is a writer and illustrator who grew up in the shadow of Mount Katahdin. He would like to be mysterious, but is instead, at best, ambiguous. While his past has included stints as an actor, comic book editor, and web developer, it's really not as interesting as it sounds. Except for working on The Incredible Hulk that one time. That was cool. He's published two books - the sci-fi/horror/comedy/adventure novel The Monster War and a collection of horror movie reviews, 31 Days, 31 Horror Movies. He also writes “Fear Flashback,” a weekly horror movie review column at screenagewasteland.com. He is a total nerd, as his wife Maureen will eagerly attest. He will, on occasion, draw stuff.

In this episode of So Grosse Such Pointe Much Blank, Joe and Blake find an uneven minute of the movie. They discuss Dan Ackroyd’s improv skills, George Armitage’s control as a director, and ex-Stasi guys. We don’t like those guys. And always remember, this podcast is us...breathing.