Hook (1991)

Hook (1991)

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 Discussion & Ratings

Team America: World Police

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. Everything you expect from a movie talk podcast!   00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat 00:26:36 - Movie Reveal 00:32:32 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

The Grand Budapest Hotel

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 & Ratings

Napoleon Dynamite

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 & Ratings

The Thing (1982)

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 think it holds up, seeing it for the first time over 40 years after its release?   00:00:00 - Introduction & 1 Year Anniversary Chat 00:22:34 - "Backrooms" Spoiler Discussion 00:40:07 - Movie Reveal 00:44:28 - Movie Discussion & Ratings