Film School Slacker

“Gopher Everett?” The gang is happy to be joined by Mitch for this modern classic slice of Americana (and maybe workshop concepts for 3 other podcasts along the way) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

BONUS CHRISTMAS EPISODE Y'ALL Ian feels seen in Danny Kaye's character, Meghan brings fire safety back into the mix, and they both go on a deep dive about movie musicals. See you all in the new year! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Like 6 points to Meghan? And how is she *still* surprised about how many movies Ian hasn't seen? This week, Ian comes in with a rather controversial casting opinion, and both our hosts wax eloquent about The Muppets. Happy Holidays from Film School Slacker! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to Meghan and Ian's first Mel Brooks episode of the podcast! Ian loses it over camera 4th wall breaks, Meghan gives a thoughtful and succinct lecture on the history of chastity devices, and they both bond over their favorite JFK conspiracy theory. Next Episode: Scrooged ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Oh boy, we're gonna make some film school enemies with this one.  The gang rely on each other to stay awake for this whole film. Ian takes notes on the Sci Fi design specs, and Meghan references Futurama several times. Join us, won't you? Next Episode: Robin Hood: Men in Tights ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week, the gang tackles a film near and dear to Meghan's heart. Ian once again can't get over the soundtrack, and they both enter into a political discussion that still has LOTS of cultural relevance today. Next Episode: 2001 A Space Odyssey  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week Meghan has her first feminist rant of Film School Slacker (and certainly not her last). Ian is entirely whelmed, and they both can't get over the soundtrack being uncannily similar to a certain famous Pirate film. Next Episode: Dirty Dancing ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to our first ever guest episode! Kevin tries to poison Ian with Robitussin. The gang starts casting Grosse Pointe Blank: The Musical, as well as declaring their undying love for the Cusacks. Check out Best 3Some Ever here Check out A Winner is You here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

2 points to Meghan! Ian braces for arguably John Hughes's most unhinged film. Ian and Meghan spend entirely too much time on a Visa card in the bean dip (iyky 😆). And they have a simulanious panic attack at the out of control high school party! You'll just have to tune in to find out. Up Next: Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

WE'RE NOT CRYING, YOU'RE CRYING. As we continue our Spooky Season Series, we Flip the Script with Coco (2017)! Meghan and Ian have FEELINGS and gush about colors and design and Meghan needs a Pepita Plushie real bad 😆 Next Episode: Sixteen Candles (1984) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

WE'RE BACK BABY! Ian and Meghan continue spooky season with a follow up for their last movie with Addams Family Values. Will Ian ever shut up about the set design? Will Meghan tie another movie back to childhood trauma? Will they both survive the summer camp scenes? Find out this week on Film School Slacker! Next Week: Flip the Script: Coco (2017) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode: Ian and Meghan discuss the importance of movie scores, Anjelica Huston’s superhuman ability to squeeze into uncomfortable costumes, and bookcase related decorating. Next Episode: Addams Family Values (1993) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In our second Flip the Script episode, Meghan experiences all the philosophical dread this film has to offer and only kind of objectifies Chris Evans. Next Week's Episode: The Addams Family (1991) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week Ian and Meghan question their friendship. Does Ian find a part he likes? Does Meghan convince him that it's not a terrible viewing experience? find out on this week's episode: Hot Tub Time Machine. Next Week's Episode: Snowpiercer (2015) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ian alienates his friends, Meghan goes down another religion rabbit hole. But most importantly, Ian and Meghan give yet ANOTHER lecture on fire safety. Next Week: Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In the first ever Flip the Script episode, it's Meghan's turn to watch a movie she's never seen before! What starts as a film discussion, turns into a group therapy session. Oops. This week's movie is Inside Out, so be prepared to feel your feels! Next Week: Dogma (1999) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Meghan and Ian dive headfirst into the heart of 1980's nostalgia, so tease those bangs and break out the shoulder pads ("Blane, your blazer!") for this John Hughes classic Pretty in Pink! Ian relates to Duckie a little too hard and needs to call his therapist, but what else is new? Next Week: Our First Ever Flip the Script Episode! Inside Out (2015) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Meghan has complicated Art History Major feelings about the 2006 Tom Hanks film The Da Vinci Code. Both Ian and Meghan express their feelings about organized religion -- spoiler alert, they're not great. Join us for a super light and fluffy topic, won't you? Next Week: Pretty In Pink (1986) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome back! This week, Meghan and Ian dive into the sex- and drug-fueled world of The Wolf of Wall Street! DiCaprio at his finest, Margot Robbie's breakout role, and a mostly unprompted tangent/rant about the Academy Awards -- what's not to love?  Next Week: The DaVinci Code (2006) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to Film School Slacker! For our premiere episode, it's a film school staple: Fight Club (1999). Does Ian lose his mind? Do Meghan and Ian come off too strong right out of the gate? Most importantly: How big of a douchbag is Tyler Durden? You'll have to tune in to find out! Next Week: Wolf of Wall Street (2013) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In a world filled with movies both good and bad, one film school graduate has never seen, like, any of them. Join Ian, Meghan, and a rotating list of their friends as they help Ian through his ever growing watchlist of popular films he's never seen.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★