High School Slumber Party

It was two years ago that guest Shawnee Mead first stoped by the Slumber Party...and it was all because of a kissing booth, The Kissing Booth; Netflix's first original trending teen film! Shawnee is back again to discuss the sequel to the polarizing film as her and Brian check in with Elle (Joey King), Lee (Joel Courtney), Noah (Jacob Elodri) and new character Marco (Taylor Zakhar Perez)! Will Ell...

It's always a good time when we're talking Lifetime on High School Slumber Party. That's because Joe Two (2Fast2Forever) is back in the sleeping bag and he's brought with him Babysitter's Black Book. Babysitting Monday's would not have been complete without a Lifetime film and Babysitter's Black Book does not disappoint when it comes to most of the classic tropes that make this genre of TV movies...

Let's face it, the rich have always fed off the poor...but in 1989's Society, that concept it taken quite literally. Our most senior guest Mike Manzi returns alongside brand new guest Galen Howard to talk about this wacky, topical and underrated horror film. While Society is probably not for everyone, there is no doubt that its final sequence will leave you in shock! Trust me, you've never seen an...

"I'm right on top of that, Rose!" Baby sitting Monday is back but let's hope the Slumberers have a little better luck on their assignment than the babysitter in the film we're chatting about. Shh...Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead...and Kate Hudson is back to talk all about it. Not only is former babysitter Kate here for her favorite teen star of the 80s and 90s Keith Coogan, but she also shar...

Based on the only series of dolls to ever challenge the mighty Barbie, Bratz: The Movie was panned by critics when it first debuted in 2007 but could this high school film about a group of girls torn apart by cliques be more than meets the eye? Don't believe the hype (or lack their of) surrounding Bratz and let first time guest Austin Wolf-Sothern help you think outside the toy box and give your o...

"Have you checked the children?" High School Slumber Party's Babysitting Monday series continues with the chilling and formative horror film, 1979's When a Stranger Calls. Mike Manzi hops back in the sleeping bag to discuss his history with babysitters, the films unique format, Carol Kane and what exactly makes this film so influential to future filmmakers. Next time a stranger calls, hope that th...

Hop on the pegs of our Mongoose as Joey Lewandowski returns to chat about the 1989 BMX classic, Rad! This movie staring Bill Allen, Aunt Becky herself Lori Loughlin, Olympic hero Bart Conner and Talia Shire has been a hard to track down cult classic for years. Thanks to a brand new 4k and BluRay restoration from Vinegar Syndrome, Joey and Brian were able to break down all the jumps, flips and of c...

It's another Babysitting Monday on High School Slumber Party as the slumberers earn a couple bucks for college, a new car or for buying their crush a burger and shake at the drive-in! With Weekend with the Babysitter, they're really going to have to earn every penny as this 70's exploitation film is about a man who spends a weekend of sex, drugs and rock and roll with...you guessed it...his teenag...

Fridays are fun again on High School Slumber Party, especially if you're in the mood for Japanese cinema, hand to hand combat, survival and good old fashioned teenage clique infighting. First time guest but long time friend of the network Dan Colon hops in the sleeping bag to discuss the cult classic; Battle Royale. This film, which has been banned in some countries, took a while to get distribute...

Are you ready for your very first High School Slumber Party babysitting assignment? Kate Hudson is back to discuss what could possibly be her favorite film in the #Hudson5, Adventures in Babysitting! The Godfather himself, Joey Lewandowski, acts as the voice of reason this week as the gang discuss the problematic elements of the film, Kate's love of Keith Coogan and lust over George Newbern, Ron C...

For the first summer 2020 edition of High School Slumber Party, Brian welcomes Mr. Third Time's, Mike Manzi, and Angus himself, Charlie Talbert, to discuss 3 O'Clock High: a film so simple in its premise but so engaging in its execution, as Jerry Mitchell tries every trick in the book to avoid his inevitable confrontation with the seemingly indestructible Buddy Revell. Find out which A-list direct...

Another school year is in the books on High School Slumber Party. As we complete our sophomore year, find out who the slumberers voted for in categories like Most Likely to Succeed, Class Song, The Science Award, the first ever Han Lue Memorial Mentor Award, Coolest Car in the Parking Lot, and much more! The Godfather Joey Lewandowski (2 Fast 2 Forever) joins Brian in hosting the festivities for t...

Oh, yeah... Chrisian Larson is back at the High School Slumber Party for our super-sized sophomore season finale to talk about one of the most ICONIC teen films ever: John Hughes's Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Christian and Brian discuss all their favorite scenes and characters while breaking down what makes Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) the most popular nerd of all-time. Also, a familiar voice...

For the final Cheer Monday of the season, Jenny O'Connell is back in the sleeping bag to talk about Sugar and Spice, a film about a group of cheerleaders who turn to bank robbing to solve their teenage problems. While some of these problems are bigger than others (like a teenage pregnancy and a mother locked up in prison for life), the ensemble -- led by Marley Shelton and Mena Suvari -- form a ma...

High School Slumber Party goes back to 1967 to talk about a classic film showcasing one of the most successful and revered actors of all-time: Sidney Poitier in To Sir, with Love. Joining Brian are good friends John Hardin and the Foodie Films Man himself, Kyle Reinfried, to break down the tale of Thackery: an engineer by trade who finds himself a teacher at a tough inner city London school. While...

There won't be much sleeping this Cheer Monday at the Slumber Party as returning guest Christian Larson keeps us up all night with a chat about a formative film in the cheer movie genre, Gimme an F. While this movie (currently in the public domain) may look like a campy T and A B-film at first glance, there's much more behind the pom-poms than meets the eye. Will Gimme an F earn an A from Larson a...

Brian goes to prom once again, this time with Third Time's A Charm host and Prom Night veteran Mike Manzi. After covering Prom Nights 1, 2 and 3 last year, Mike and Brian have the night of their lives diving into Prom Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil. Ironically for a film named Prom Night, the movie has very few scenes that involve prom, as a potentially supernatural priest hunts down a foursome of...

Cheer Monday goes Lifetime once again, so real slumberers know Joe Two is back in the sleeping bag with a curated TV film for us... and this time he's not alone! Joe's wife/Lifetime movie watching partner Rachel stops by the Slumber Party to chat about Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleading Scandal. Not only does Rachel bring along a lifetime of Lifetime movie knowledge, but she also brings years of exp...

Our #TwilightForever series continues as the immortal Kate Hudson comes back to the Slumber Party to chat all about the third film in the Twilight saga: Eclipse. Did Bella say yes to Edward's proposal? Is wolf-boy Jacob still around? Why is Brian shipping a teenage vampire and one of the few adult characters in the franchise? Find out all this... and more!

Hope you're fired up for this Cheer Monday, as Brian welcomes not one but two cheerful guests ready to dissect 2000's Fired Up! Aislinn Addington (The Contenders) is back at the Slumber Party, and she's brought friend (and former cheerleader) Kelsey Murray along with her. What may seem like a typical 2000s sex romp is actually a cheer-filled comedy with a little bit of heart and a ton of surprises...

Angus himself, Charlie Talbert, stops by the Slumber Party to talk about his life, his career, and -- of course -- all things Angus! Back in November, Brian and guest Kate Hudson (Pajiba) had a fun time chatting up the underrated 1995 film, as well as its soundtrack. Kate is back as the official co-host for the day to ask Charlie some questions left lingering from her chat with Brian last year. Li...

Cheer Monday is Queer Monday this week as we're celebrating Pride a little early on High School Slumber Party. Jenny O'Connell is here to chat about the LGBTQ classic, But I'm a Cheerleader. Directed by Jamie Babbit, this dark comedy/satire stars a young Natasha Lyonne as cheerleader Megan having to endure gay conversion camp while learning about herself and finding romance along the way. Jenny an...

Be prepared to listen to a lot of John Cena talk (and all his beer butt-chugging antics) this week as returning guest Mike Manzi (#CruiseClub) is here to chat about 2018's Blockers. Cena, along with Leslie Mann and Ike Barinholtz, play parents who will stop at nothing to end their daughters' dreams of losing their virginity on prom night. Mike and Brian talk about how much fun this film is, and th...

Joe Two (2 Fast 2 Forever) has returned to the slumber party, and he's brought Cheer Mondays back to school as well! As a HUGE Lifetime movie fan, it's not a shock that Joe came with another gem from their always-interesting (and over-the-top) catalog, as we're talking about Identity Theft of a Cheerleader. Count the head bonks in this thriller about identity theft... and cheerleading.

A big time guest stops by the slumber party as Kyle Reinfried (Foodie Films) is here to chat Pete Davison's Hulu film, Big Time Adolescence. With a Netflix special and a brand new movie (The King of Staten Island), the always-spicy Pete Davidson is hotter than ever. The Hoff-bros break down everything that makes Big Time Adolescence a can't-miss streaming film for 2020, including the performances...