Movie Slackers
Hosts, Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker, are friends and movie fans. But they have different cinematic tastes. Which have led to some blind spots for each of them. Every week, the hosts alternate picking a surprise movie for them to watch and discuss. Diving into the film’s themes and how the art resonates with them.
Episodes
It’s Sam first pick of Oscars Month and his pick goes to… “1917”! Directed by Sam Mendes, “1917” was nominated for Best Picture in the 2020 awards, losing out to Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite”. The two get into the feat of craft it took to bring this film together in its famous “oner” style and the effectiveness of the simple story.
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:19:38 - Movie Reveal
00:27:25 - Movie Discussion & Ratin...
To kick off Oscar Month, Robin picks 2018’s Best Picture winner, “The Shape of Water”. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, who also took home the trophy for Best Director that year, the movie was largely loved by critics and audiences. But with this being his first time watching it, will Robin agree with this Best Picture winner?
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:25:15 - Movie Reveal
00:30:49 - Movie Discussion & Rating
Sam picks a comedy that neither he or Robin have seen before. They’re watching 1995’s “Friday” and discussing the day in the life vibe of it, stand out jokes, and if they feel the humor aged well.
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:16:46 - Movie Reveal
00:23:45 - Movie Discussion & Rating
Robin makes a rare choice by picking one of his favorite comedies, as he and Sam revisit 2023’s “The Blackening”. The two discuss their reactions to re-watching the film, what held up for them, and what they remembered differently. They also pay tribute to the late, great Catherine O’Hara before diving into the movie.
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:33:28 - Movie Reveal
00:36:13 - Movie Discussion & Rating
This weekend is Valentine’s Day! DSo to get in the mood, Sam is showing Robin the rom-com genre parody film, “They Came Together”. The two talk about the meta humor of a rom-com poking fun at rom-coms and the insane amount of recognizable faces in the stacked cast.
00:00:00 - Intduction & Chit-chat
00:18:09 - Movie Reveal
00:24:34 - Movie Discussion & Rating
Robin wanted to celebrate the record breaking 16 Oscar nominations earned by “Sinners”, with a re-watch! With this movie making both his and Sam's top 10s for 2025, Sam has maintained that he might like it even more on a second viewing. Will his rating go up this time around? And will Robin still be as stoked on it after a third watch?
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:30:12 - Movie Reveal
00:33:52 - Movie Discussion &a...
Sam introduces Robin to another comedy with 2007’s Hot Rod, starring Andy Samberg. The two get into Andy Samberg’s career, highlight some jokes of the film, and as always, go off on tangents
00:00:00 - PSA from Sam
00:03:12 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:20:41 - Movie Reveal
00:27:15 - Movie Discussion
01:27:35 - Movie Ratings
Last week Sam and Robin discussed "Man On The Moon". And this week they're taking it literally with 2009’s "Moon", starring Sam Rockwell and...Sam Rockwell!?!? Robin and Sam talk about their connections to sci-fi, Rockwell’s dual performances, and the theme of living with yourself.
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:29:41 - Movie Reveal
00:33:42 - Movie Discussion & Rating
After the sick week, Sam and Robin are back! And with Sam’s first pick of the year, he and Robin are watching “Man On The Moon”, the Andy Kaufman biopic starring Jim Carrey. The two discuss what worked for them and what didn’t about Kaufman’s approach to comedy. Which leads them to a larger conversation about comedy on their own podcast.
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:16:54 - Movie Reveal
00:22:35 - Movie Discussion ...
Unfortunately, we do not have a new episode for you this week. Sam has been sick with the flu and as a result, he and Robin have run out of banked episodes. However, after 11 days, he's finally feeling better and we'll have a brand new episode to put out next week. We're sorry for the delay.
Robin and Sam kicking off 2026 with “Chef”. Written, directed, and starring Jon Favreau. The two discuss the simplicity of the movie and if the lack of stakes worked for them. They also dive into some movie and podcasting goals for the new year.
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:29:10 - Movie Reveal
00:37:26 - Movie Discussion & Rating
Sam and Robin are wrapping up their month of Christmas movies with 2000’s “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”, starring Jim Carrey. Arguably the defining Grinch for a generation. But on Sam’s first watch, will he agree? Also, Robin and Sam go over their top movies of 2025 and favorite picks from the pod, to wrap up the year. Merry Christmas!
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:30:21 - Movie Reveal
00:35:22 - Movie Discussion & Rating
01:...
Coming in with another classic from the 40s, Robin picks “Miracle on 34th Street”. A first time watch for him and Sam. Will they find joy and whimsy in its simple story?
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:18:31 - Movie Reveal
00:24:59 - Movie Discussion & Rating
Continuing their Holly Jolly Holiday Month, Sam throws a curve with a Scottish, zombie, Christmas musical! An annual re-watch for him. But as someone who doesn’t like musicals or mixing horror with Christmas, how will Robin feel about the movie? Tune in to find out as the two dive into this indie film.
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:22:13 - Movie Reveal
00:27:45 - Movie Discussion & Rating
The holiday season is in full swing and the Movie Slackers are kicking off December with the 1946 classic “It’s A Wonderful Life". With neither of them having seen it before, Robin and Sam discuss some of the surprising elements of the movie. From its humor, the strong anti-capitalist values of its protagonist, and how what they both assumed the whole movie was, doesn’t actually happen until nearly the end.
00:00:00 - Introductio...
It's Thanksgiving! And to celebrate, Sam and Robin are watching a classic comedy, perfect for the holiday, that Robin has never seen before. 1987’s “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”. The two discuss their respective histories with John Candy and Steve Martin's work. They show off their acting chops by reading through a famous scene. And Sam’s mom makes another surprise call-in appearance and sheds some light on why this was Sam's da...
After talking "Back to the Future" last week, we’re traveling through time again! This time with Rian Johnson’s “Looper”. A movie that Robin loved on his first watch. But one that Sam, admittedly, doesn't remember well. On this re-visit, will the sci-fi antics be more clear? And will the hosts connect with the underlying story? Tune in and find out! Also, listen for a surprise guest, when Sam's mom calls him in the middle of record...
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
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...
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
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