Movie Slackers

The Thing (1982)

It’s the Slackers' one year anniversary! We did it! Going back to the roots of how their friendship started, they have a whole horror driven episode! They dive into a full spoiler discussion of “Backrooms” before getting into Robin’s pick, John Carpenter’s “The Thing”.  A rare remake so iconic it surpasses the original in terms of popularity. And somehow Sam has never seen it! Will he think it holds up, seeing it for the first time over 40 years after its release?
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & 1 Year Anniversary Chat
00:22:34 - Backrooms Spoiler Discussion
00:40:07 - Movie Reveal
00:44:28 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

Happy Death Day

Sam’s back with another comedy. But this time it’s a horror comedy with his pick, “Happy Death Day”. A movie Robin actually started to watch a couple weeks ago and thought it was so bad he turned it off. Will he come around full-circle now that he’s completed the film?
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:27:13 - Movie Reveal
00:33:14 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

Hellboy (2004)

This week, Robin’s picking off the short list of comic book movies he’s never seen, 2004’s “Hellboy”. And though Sam has seen the sequel, he’s never seen the original either. Will they enjoy watching this early comic book adaptation for the first time?
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:20:44 - Movie Reveal
00:25:25 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Sam’s branching out of his comedy wheelhouse with one of his favorite action movies for his pick this week: “John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum”. Having seen only the first “John Wick”, Sam catches Robin up on where this third chapter starts, as well as diving into the nonstop action and stunt work and also how much Sam still found funny in this non-comedy pick.
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:18:18 - Movie Reveal
00:28:33 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

Adaptation.

Robin’s been in a movie watching funk lately. So he’s turning to one that’s been on his watchlist for a while, Charlie Kaufman’s “Adapatation.”. With its meta elements and a protagonist going through his own funk, this just might be the movie to snap Robin out of it, as he and Sam discuss the journey Charlie goes on, what was really up with Donald Kaufman, and they both see a little of themselves in Charlie. 
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:17:07 - Movie Reveal
00:22:38 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

Fanboys

In celebration of May the 4th, Sam picks “Fanboys” and quickly learns that Robin has some hot takes about “Star Wars”. In spite of that, he and Robin get into the heart of the film and its impact on the story. Will Robin’s disliking of the Star Wars franchise impact his enjoyment of “Fanboys”?
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:15:23 - Movie Reveal
00:19:39 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

Treasure Planet

Coming in with a suggestion from his friend, Robin has our (accidental) first un-featured guest pick, Disney’s “Treasure Planet”. One of the biggest financial bombs in the company’s long history. Does this movie deserve it's bad rep? Or is it an underrated gem?
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:21:49 - Movie Reveal
00:28:58 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

Akira

Sam picks a critically acclaimed movie, new to both him and Robin. 1988’s “Akira”. They discuss the historic animation that the movie reinvented, their own histories with anime, and if they feel the story holds up nearly 40 years later.
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:19:24 - Movie Reveal
00:24:09 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

Dan in Real Life

Robin’s looking for a grounded, day in the life drama. So he picks 2007’s “Dan In Real Life”. Starring Steve Carell, will this movie be what Robin was looking for?
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:22:02 - Movie Reveal
00:27:57 - Movie Discussion & Rating 

Cedar Rapids

Sam’s back with another comedy. This time it’s 2011’s “Cedar Rapids”, starring Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Isiah Whitlock Jr, and Anne Heche. Being a more grounded comedy compared to what Sam usually picks, will this story about a mild-mannered insurance salesman connect with Robin more than other comedies?
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:19:34 - Movie Reveal
00:24:46 - Movie Discussion & Rating