Movie Slackers

The Faculty

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

You're Next

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-chat
00:18:46 - Movie Reveal
00:29:04 - Movie Discussion & Rating

Sinister

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 Discussion & Rating

Young Frankenstein

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 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:20:59 - Movie Reveal
00:27:07 - Movie Discussion & Rating

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

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 or just in Cam’s head.
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:21:35 - Movie Reveal
00:28:37 - Movie Discussion & Rating

The New Guy

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 - Movie Reveal & Shocking Twist
00:32:10 - Movie Discussion & Rating

Weapons

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 Discussion & Rating

Nebraska

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

Pixar's "Soul"

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 Discussion & Rating

School of Rock

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