Movie Slackers

Robin decides that he and Sam will return to the world of Superman, by discussing James Gunn's 2025 version of the character. Will this new take on the famous hero finally resonate with Robin? And will Sam like this iteration of Superman's story as much as previous versions?   00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:32 - Movie Reveal 00:13:34 - Movie Discussion & Rating (Spoiler Warning)

Sam introduces Robin to his favorite Paul Rudd performance with the 2008 comedy, "Role Models". They talk about pessimism and cynicism in Paul Rudd's character and how they feel about the pairings of the four lead characters. And Robin shocks Sam with his reaction to the film.   00:00:00 - Introduction 00:07:27 - Movie Reveal 00:12:54 - Movie Discussion & Rating

Robin picks a found footage horror movie this week and there is…not much to discuss about the movie itself. So instead, the hosts talk about found footage as a sub-genre, their tastes in horror, and Sam holding out on a couch secret. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:10:23 - Movie Reveal 00:23:54 - Movie Summary (trigger warning) 00:36:56 - Movie Discussion & Rating  

The guys dive into Sam’s first drama pick, “Cool Hand Luke”. They discuss themes of toxic masculinity, male friendship, and if Luke was actually cool or really just sad.   00:00:00 - Introduction 00:11:49 - Movie Reveal 00:19:15 - Movie Discussion & Rating

This week, Robin picks a movie that neither he or Sam have seen before. The 2021 dark comedy/horror film, "All My Friends Hate Me". The two discuss the themes of social anxiety and how growing up means that you sometimes outgrow certain people.   00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:44 - Movie Reveal 00:08:18 - Movie Discussion & Rating

This week, Sam and Robin watch the 1989 sci-fi buddy comedy "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure". They discuss the film's use of time travel and the titular characters' friendship. With it being Robin's first time watching the film, will he think it's excellent or totally bogus? 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:57 - Movie Reveal 00:09:46 - Movie Discussion & Rating

With the upcoming release of James Gunn's "Superman" reboot, Robin admits that he's never been able to connect with the character. He decides to go back to the titular hero's big screen debut, so he and Sam can discuss how the character may or may not resonate with them.   00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:56 - Movie Reveal 00:10:39 - Movie Discussion & Rating

In their very first episode, Sam introduces Robin to the 2008 comedy, "Tropic Thunder" and discuss how they feel the film's controversial elements hold up in 2025. With their different tastes in comedy, will they agree on whether or not they like the film?   00:00:00 - Introduction  00:08:06 - Movie Reveal  00:12:26 - Movie Discussion & Rating