After Hours with Alison Sivitz
Summary
In this episode of Blank Check, hosts Griffin and David discuss Martin Scorsese’s 1985 film After Hours with guest Ali Sy, who shares her experience as a young New Yorker discovering the movie. The conversation explores the film’s unique snapshot of pre-digital SoHo, its origins as a Columbia University thesis, and the fascinating history of Tim Burton initially being attached to direct it. They also delve into Griffin Dunn’s career as a producer and actor, including his work on American Werewolf in London, while comparing the film’s timeless anxiety to modern comedies like Good Time.
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