Movie Slackers

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

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

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

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

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

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 

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

The Oscars are over and the Movie Slackers are back to their regularly scheduled programming. With “Project Hail Mary” in theaters, Robin wanted to revisit a less talked about Ryan Gosling project, “The Place Beyond The Pines”. How will this slow-burn drama resonate with Sam, who's watching it for the first time?
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & 2026 Oscars Thoughts
00:32:36 - Movie Reveal
00:37:03 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

We’re wrapping up our Oscars movie month with a Best Picture nominee from 1958, “12 Angry Men”. A movie that takes place almost entirely in one room, with nameless characters. This movie is often pointed to as a cinema classic. But does it withstand the test of time? And with it being Sam and Robin's first time watching it, what will they think?
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:14:43 - Movie Reveal
00:29:19 - Movie Discussion & Rating
 
Be sure to also catch Sam and Robin, as they compete against each other in "A Goofy Movie" trivia on The Reactorverse's YouTube Channel!

It’s Robin’s pick this week. And he’s picking a Best Picture nominee from 1995, “The Shawshank Redemption”. Though it lost out to “Forrest Gump” in nearly every category, the film is widely regarded as a masterpiece. But does this story of freedom and friendship hold up three decades later?
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:19:53 - Movie Reveal
00:26:32 - Movie Discussion & Rating
 
Be sure to also catch Sam and Robin, as they compete against each other in "A Goofy Movie" trivia on The Reactorverse's YouTube Channel!