Episodes

  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
    Dec 25 2025

    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

    01:31:40 - End of Year Podcast Stats

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
    Dec 18 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Anna and the Apocalypse
    Dec 11 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • It's a Wonderful Life
    Dec 4 2025

    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 - Introduction & Chit-chat

    00:22:53 - Movie Reveal

    00:29:28 - Movie Discussion & Rating

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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Planes, Trains and Automobiles
    Nov 27 2025

    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 dad’s favorite movie.

    00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

    00:16:36 - Movie Reveal

    00:21:48 - Movie Discussion & Rating

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Looper
    Nov 20 2025

    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 recording.

    00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

    00:18:02 - Movie Reveal

    00:23:12 - Movie Discussion & Rating

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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Back to the Future
    Nov 13 2025

    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

    00:15:31 - Movie Reveal

    00:25:03 - Movie Discussion & Rating

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    2 hrs and 24 mins
  • High Fidelity
    Nov 6 2025

    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

    00:13:20 - Movie Reveal

    00:23:21 - Movie Discussion & Rating

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    2 hrs and 3 mins