Movie Slackers

Robin takes us back to 1998 with “The Faculty”, starring just about everyone you can imagine. He and Sam discuss the star power of the movie, all the 90s teenage archetypes, and how they feel the movie holds up compared to their previous viewings of it.   00:00:00 - Introduction 00:28:49 - Movie Reveal 00:35:19 - Movie Discussion & Rating

We’re back with Sam’s second pick of Halloween Month, Adam Wingard’s “You’re Next”. A rare instance of a movie Sam hasn’t seen yet. Robin thought this movie was fun when he saw it in theaters in 2013. But admittedly he doesn’t remember much of it. Is the movie better than Robin’s memory of it? And will Sam find a new favorite horror movie? Listen to find out!   00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-c...

It’s Robin’s turn for Halloween Month and he shows Sam one of his favorite modern day horror movies, Scott Derrickson’s “Sinister”. The two discuss the choice of having an unlikable protagonist in a horror movie, the tension that the cinematography creates, and the effectiveness of the film's frightening moments.   00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat 00:15:21 - Movie Reveal 00:19:50 - Movie Di...

It’s spooky season and Sam’s kicking off our month of Halloween movies with Mel Brooks’ beloved classic, “Young Frankenstein”. With Robin’s favorite genre being horror, but one of his least favorites being comedy, will his reaction to the movie be the scariest thing of all? Find out as he and Sam discuss the comedic tone of the movie and that one scene that did not age well at all.   00:00:00 - In...

Last week, Sam took us back to school with his pick. And this week, we’re already playing hooky. Throwing it back to this 80’s classic, Robin picks his first comedy and Sam is so proud! But will he still be proud when Robin shares his opinion on this beloved comedy? The two dive into skipping school when they were kids, if Ferris is the antagonist of the movie, and if the whole movie is even real...

School is back in session and Sam decides to show Robin a formative movie from his high school days. 2002's "The New Guy". The two discuss their own high school experiences and talk about the movie’s themes of fitting in and wanting to be cool. Will Sam ever share a picture of his frosted blonde tips that the movie inspired? One can only hope!   00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat 00:19:19 - M...

Robin takes Sam on a field trip! They head to the theater to catch “Weapons”. Hailed by many as the horror event of the summer, did the movie resonate with Robin as much as everyone else? And did Sam enjoy it more on a second watch, after his initial lukewarm reaction to it? Listen for a full spoiler discussion!   00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat 00:14:23 - Movie Reveal 00:21:08 - Movie Dis...

In a surprise twist, Sam lets Robin pick his movie this week. Resulting in them watching 2013’s “Nebraska” for the first time. They match the leisurely pace of the film while discussing the subtleties of its style, the interesting cast of characters, and small town living.   00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat 00:15:04 - Movie Reveal 00:21:51 - Movie Discussion & Rating

Robin picks one of his favorite movies for a re-watch this week, with 2020’s “Soul”. He dives into why he turns to this movie and its lessons when he’s stuck in a rut. And as Robin embarks on an existential crisis, he and Sam discuss their own personal “sparks”. As well as some glaring issues with the movie.   00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat 00:22:09 - Movie Reveal 00:27:45 - Movie Discuss...

Sam introduces Robin to the 2003 Jack Black comedy, "School of Rock". They discuss their own histories with music classes, as well as Jack Black’s eccentricities, the wholesomeness of the young cast, and Sam’s only two flaws in what he considers an otherwise perfect movie.   00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat 00:08:20 - Movie Reveal 00:14:56 - Movie Discussion & Rating

Robin picks another film that he's never seen before, for him and Sam to watch. The 2007 romantic comedy-drama, "Lars and the Real Girl". They discuss the film's themes of loneliness, acceptance, and growth. While sharing how the unconventional love story may not have resonated with them.   00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat 00:26:58 - Movie Reveal 00:31:48 - Movie Discussion & Rating

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to attend a test screening for a movie? With 2025's “The Naked Gun” now in theaters, Sam talks about having gotten to watch an early cut of the film, almost a year before its official release. He talks about some changes that were made in the final version, the kind of feedback that he left for the movie, and the test screening experience.   00:00:00 - Introdu...

Sam and Robin tackle their first animated film on the podcast, with 2018's "Teen Titans Go! to the Movies". They discuss the film's meta humor about superhero movies and how this version of the team differs from the original animated series. With Robin being a fan of the original Teen Titans show, will he be charmed by the goofiness of the team?   00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat 00:23:52 -...

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