Movie Slackers

Sam’s taking it back to the 70s for he and Robin to watch Geroge Lucas’s “American Graffiti”, for both of their first times. They talk about the unexpected level of comedy in the film, its clear influences on the coming of age genre that it had, and if they feel it withstood the test of time.

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:14:25 - "Supergirl" Spoiler Discussion

00:30:02 - Movie Reveal

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With “Disclosure Day” discourse still going strong, Robin picks a Spielberg blind spot for him, 1991’s “Hook”. He and Sam discuss the absolute legend that Robin Williams was and the magical whimsy and humor of the film. Will Sam and Robin enjoy this movie as adults or have they become boring corporate grown ups?

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:26:51 - Movie Reveal

00:33:09 - Movie Discussio...

It’s the 4th of July this weekend and what better way to celebrate than to watch “Team America: World Police”. A movie about a group of Americans that think they’re heroes as they leave a wake of destruction in their path all over the world! Talking about the movie leads Sam and Robin to a lengthy discussion about politics, celebrities getting involved in politics, and the circus that our election cycle is. ...

Robin had a goal in 2026 of filling in blind spots for big name directors. To get his goal back on track, he’s picking “The Grand Budapest Hotel” directed by Wes Anderson. With neither of them being big fans of Anderson’s style, will Sam and Robin connect with one of his most famous pieces of work?

00:00:00 - Introduction & Guess the Tagline

00:18:51 - Movie Reveal

00:25:03 - Movie Discussion & Rati...

Sam waited patiently, plotting his move. And then, with Robin defenseless, he struck. Today, they're finally watching “Napoleon Dynamite”. A movie Robin vetoed last year. But according to the very rules that he helped set, he cannot veto again. Was his reluctance towards the movie justified? Or will he come around on it?

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:24:25 - Movie Reveal

00:28:18 - Movie Discussion & R...

It’s the Slackers' one year anniversary! We did it! Going back to the roots of how their friendship started, they have a whole horror driven episode! They dive into a full spoiler discussion of “Backrooms” before getting into Robin’s pick, John Carpenter’s “The Thing”.  A rare remake so iconic it surpasses the original in terms of popularity. And somehow Sam has never seen it! Will he ...

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

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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 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 &...

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 &...

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 Dis...

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

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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 & Ra...

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-ch...