Judging The Judge
One year ago acclaimed actors Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall appeared together in the film The Judge. The movie is about a big city lawyer returning to his childhood home where his father, the town\u2019s judge, is suspected of killing someone after running them over. It was directed by David Dobkin, was the first feature release from \u201cTeam Downey,\u201d Robert and wife Susan\u2019s production company AND Duvall even received a Oscar nomination for best supporting actor. It must be great.\nNo it\u2019s a steaming pile of garbage.\nYou the fans did not ask for it, but in this week\u2019s special episode hosts Griffin and David judged the Judge. Together, they discuss at length the trajectory of RDJ\u2019s career and what lead him to turn down roles in Gravity, Oz the Great and Powerful and Inherent Vice to produce and star in the Judge, why Dobkin thinks he\u2019s funny and why possible incest is always a great sign for drama.\nMusic courtesy of "Night Court Theme" by Jack Elliott\n\nJoin our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes.\nFollow us @blankcheckpod on Instagram, Threads, Facebook and X! \nBuy some real nerdy merch.\nConnect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord\nFor anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices