Movie Slackers

To wrap up our Halloween Month, Robin picks “A Nightmare On Elm Street”. An all-time classic that Sam has never seen! The two dive into the terrifying concept of Freddy, if the classic film holds up all these years later, and if it lived up to its iconic status.
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat00:25:25 - Movie Reveal00:30:45 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

It’s Sam’s pick for Halloween month. And in a rare twist where Robin has seen a movie that he hasn’t, Sam is picking “The Descent”! To Robin, this is a horror movie staple, with its unique setting. But will Sam care about this crew of spelunkers? 
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat00:28:43 - Movie Reveal00:33:04 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

It’s officially spooky season and the Movie Slackers are celebrating again, with a month of horror movies! Robin kicks it off with 2007’s “The Mist”, a movie Sam has never seen (at least entirely). But will knowing the film's famous ending sway Sam’s opinion? Tune in to find out!
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat00:24:14 - Movie Reveal00:29:57 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

After two drama picks in a row, Sam is back to his silly goofy picks with 2007’s “The Brothers Solomon”. Starring Will Forte and Will Arnett, this is a movie he considers underappreciated. Will Robin enjoy this return to comedy? And will the wackiness of the two Wills not be his jam?
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat00:28:03 - Movie Reveal00:32:09 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

Robin fills in another blind spot with David Fincher’s “The Game”, from 1997. Will this psychological thriller hold up for Sam, with him having seen it before? Or will the thrill of the twists fall flat? And will the overall premise work for Robin, the way other films of the genre have?
 
00:00:00 - PSA from Sam and Robin
00:01:51 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:28:00 - Movie Reveal
00:34:20 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

Robin and Sam and closing out Switcharoo September with Sam’s last drama pick, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Magnolia”. Having seen very few PTA movies, will Robin like this story of countless characters and biblical endings? Will he walk away with a better sense of Sam’s non-comedic taste? Will Sam ever pick a drama again without a themed month?! Tune in to find out!
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat00:16:43 - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" spoiler discussion00:37:35 - Movie Reveal00:40:18 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

The Slackers are reunited and they’re back with Switcharoo September! Before diving into the movie, Robin and Sam catch each other up on what they’ve been up to in their month apart. 
Then Robin gets into his pick, 1985’s “Better Off Dead”. A more zany pick, showcasing the type of absurd comedy that he enjoys.
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:29:16 - Movie Reveal
00:34:02 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

Unfortunately, the Movie Slackers need to take a short break while they figure out and adjust to their new recording schedule. However, they'll be back in just two weeks, resuming their Switcharoo Month, with a brand new episode featuring Robin's next comedy pick.

Sam’s first pick of Switcharoo Month gets thwarted by Robin's veto. But he’s prepared with a backup. So they’re watching “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”. Robin and Sam discuss some of the surprise faces in the cast, the unlikable protagonist of McMurphy, and why this drama works for Sam. 
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:09:32 - "The Odyssey" Spoiler Discussion
00:25:36 - Movie Reveal
00:39:40 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

In an attempt to understand each other's taste more, Robin and Sam are doing a switcharoo! Throughout August, Sam will be picking some of his favorite dramas and Robin’s doing the same for comedies. Starting out with his favorite comedy, “Office Space”. Robin gets into why Peter is such a relatable character and why the comedy in this film works for him.
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:08:19 - Translated Movie Title Game
00:23:43 - Movie Reveal
00:28:44 - Movie Discussion & Ratings