# George Armitage
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George Brendan Armitage (born March 2, 1942) is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. He got his start as part of the stable of up-and-coming filmmakers who broke into the business through Roger Corman's New World Pictures. He is best known as the director of the films Miami Blues and Grosse Pointe Blank.
015. Miami Blues (1990, George Armitage)
Here comes Frederick J. Frenger,
Whose love for Susie does linger,
His plans might prevail,
But Hank’s on his tail,
All because of a broken finger.
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500 FILMS: A JOURNEY THROUGH GENRE CINEMA, a spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes look at movies from the 1950s to the 1990s, is written, produced…
Podcast 216: Grosse Pointe Blank
This week, we take aim at Grosse Pointe Blank—the 1997 dark romantic comedy that asks the question: Can a professional hitman find redemption, romance, and closure all in one high school reunion? Starring John Cusack at his most sardonic and Minnie Driver at her most magnetic, and directed by Geor…
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) | Ep. 62 - Part 1
A hitman walks into his ten-year high school reunion. Luke, Westy, and Matt begin the story of the cult black comedy that mixed contract killing, John Cusack, and one of the great needle-drop soundtracks of the nineties.
In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director George Armitage, the cast, an…
Screendivers Episode 043 'Grosse Pointe Blank'
In this episode of Screendivers...Umba, Ricky and Steve "screendive" into 1997 romantic comedy 'Grosse Pointe Blank' Directed by George Armitage and starring John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Dan Aykroyd, Joan Cusack, Alan Arkin, Hank Azaria and many more!
"When I feel...quiet...when...I feel...blue"
W…
Episode 142: GROSSE POINTE BLANK (1997)
It's bing bing bing bing bang! popcorn! as NostalgiaCast winds back the clock to our high school days and GROSSE POINTE BLANK, directed by George Armitage and starring John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Dan Aykroyd, and Alan Arkin. Jonny and Darin talk about the movie as the "Second Coming of PULP FICTIO…
Deep Focus: "Gross Pointe Blank"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder
On this episode Daren and Ben take a reach back for a dose of comedic-action with a killer soundtrack covering "Gross Pointe Blank" dir. George Armitage.
The movie covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and Kanopy
Thanks for joining us!This podcast is br…
Sizzle Reel - August(26)
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder
Welcome to the August Sizzle Reel
The Sizzle Reel is a short episode where we highlight the monthly themes on Kanopy and Hoopla, share a few staff picks, and let you know what’s new on physical media at your library.
Recommendations in this episode:
Gross Point…
686. The Risk of ‘Artificial Intimacy’ with Sherry Turkle
What do we lose when we swap our source for connection and intimacy from a human to an AI chatbot? Is there a significant psychological impact?
Sherry Turkle is a professor of social studies of science and technology at MIT and the founding director of MIT’s Initiative on Technology and Self. Her…
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
What if a hitman went to his 10-year high school reunion? That's the entire pitch for George Armitage's 1997 action-rom-com Grosse Pointe Blank, and Steve thinks it's so perfect that nobody can ever make it again. It's his pick, and it comes with baggage: as a high school junior he took a girl to …
Hit the Road, Jack-Knife
Coming Attractions for November 10, 2026: Hit the Road, Jack-Knife. 9 pieces (vintage commercials and promos, short pieces): Smokey Bites The Dust, Gas-S-S-S, Werewolves On Wheels and more, with Ray Starling.
In this episode:
0:00 Stupid Potato
0:12 Stupid Potato
0:44 Coming Attractions opens: Ra…
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