Movie Slackers

Back to the Future

Grab a Pepsi Free and travel back to 1985 as we revisit Sam’s all-time favorite movie, “Back to the Future”. Sam and Robin take a field trip to the movie theater to watch the film in its 40th anniversary re-release in IMAX. Sam’s take on this movie is clear from the jump. But will Robin enjoy this all time classic?
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:15:31 - Movie Reveal
00:25:03 - Movie Discussion & Rating

High Fidelity

Fresh out of Halloween Month, Robin switches things up by picking a comedy for him and Sam to watch! At least what he thought was a comedy. It turns out he was thinking of a whole other movie. Regardless, Sam and Robin are watching 2000’s “High Fidelity”! They get into the highly unlikable protagonist and go off on many tangents as they try to make sense of the popularity of this movie.
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:13:20 - Movie Reveal
00:23:21 - Movie Discussion & Rating

It Follows

Halloween Month has come to an end. And to wrap up the season, Sam picks “It Follows”. A low-budget indie that has developed quite the following of its own, and for good reason. Sam and Robin discuss the effective dread of such a simple concept. And how the film's low budget may have contributed to its betterment.
 
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:26:37 - Movie Reveal
00:36:31 - Movie Discussion & Rating

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