Movie Slackers https://movieslackers.podbean.com 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. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:01:00 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. TV & Film 1440 episodic Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20834378/Thumbnail_Podcast_Cover_avse0.jpg Movie Slackers https://movieslackers.podbean.com 144 144 The Thing (1982) The Thing (1982) https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-thing-1982/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-thing-1982/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/ab49131d-f23d-31b3-b1ee-84207305d336 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5797 54 full Happy Death Day Happy Death Day https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/happy-death-day/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/happy-death-day/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/3831d6f1-360b-317f-8c90-e2a170246010 Sam’s back with another comedy. But this time it’s a horror comedy with his pick, “Happy Death Day”. A movie Robin actually started to watch a couple weeks ago and thought it was so bad he turned it off. Will he come around full-circle now that he’s completed the film?

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:27:13 - Movie Reveal

00:33:14 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

]]> Sam’s back with another comedy. But this time it’s a horror comedy with his pick, “Happy Death Day”. A movie Robin actually started to watch a couple weeks ago and thought it was so bad he turned it off. Will he come around full-circle now that he’s completed the film?

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:27:13 - Movie Reveal

00:33:14 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5603 53 full Hellboy (2004) Hellboy (2004) https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/hellboy-2004/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/hellboy-2004/#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/6db87285-7df2-3496-af5d-31446eb51eeb This week, Robin’s picking off the short list of comic book movies he’s never seen, 2004’s “Hellboy”. And though Sam has seen the sequel, he’s never seen the original either. Will they enjoy watching this early comic book adaptation for the first time?

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:20:44 - Movie Reveal

00:25:25 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

]]> This week, Robin’s picking off the short list of comic book movies he’s never seen, 2004’s “Hellboy”. And though Sam has seen the sequel, he’s never seen the original either. Will they enjoy watching this early comic book adaptation for the first time?

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:20:44 - Movie Reveal

00:25:25 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 4909 52 full John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/john-wick-chapter-3-parabellum/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/john-wick-chapter-3-parabellum/#comments Thu, 21 May 2026 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/2cd18993-dd48-3c44-b613-235d3dd21b38 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

00:18:18 - Movie Reveal

00:28:33 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

]]> 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

00:18:18 - Movie Reveal

00:28:33 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5637 51 full Adaptation. Adaptation. https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/adaptation/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/adaptation/#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/c7f4c6bd-6509-394c-935a-19ea612e0b9d 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 Charlie. 

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:17:07 - Movie Reveal

00:22:38 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

]]> 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 Charlie. 

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:17:07 - Movie Reveal

00:22:38 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5269 50 full Fanboys Fanboys https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/fanboys/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/fanboys/#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/5b5d7114-38d1-309a-98e1-7b5c26327e09 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 & Ratings

]]> 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 & Ratings

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5483 49 full Treasure Planet Treasure Planet https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/treasure-planet/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/treasure-planet/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/a13b38b7-1e39-3530-94c8-3ba9479d280d Coming in with a suggestion from his friend, Robin has our (accidental) first un-featured guest pick, Disney’s “Treasure Planet”. One of the biggest financial bombs in the company’s long history. Does this movie deserve it's bad rep? Or is it an underrated gem?

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:21:49 - Movie Reveal

00:28:58 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

]]> Coming in with a suggestion from his friend, Robin has our (accidental) first un-featured guest pick, Disney’s “Treasure Planet”. One of the biggest financial bombs in the company’s long history. Does this movie deserve it's bad rep? Or is it an underrated gem?

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:21:49 - Movie Reveal

00:28:58 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5089 48 full Akira Akira https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/akira/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/akira/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/ae8193cf-6232-3ac3-b348-c10db89f5c3f Sam picks a critically acclaimed movie, new to both him and Robin. 1988’s “Akira”. They discuss the historic animation that the movie reinvented, their own histories with anime, and if they feel the story holds up nearly 40 years later.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:19:24 - Movie Reveal

00:24:09 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

]]> Sam picks a critically acclaimed movie, new to both him and Robin. 1988’s “Akira”. They discuss the historic animation that the movie reinvented, their own histories with anime, and if they feel the story holds up nearly 40 years later.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:19:24 - Movie Reveal

00:24:09 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 4927 47 full Dan in Real Life Dan in Real Life https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/dan-in-real-life/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/dan-in-real-life/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/e66ed356-ecf2-3883-82da-2003a2acad8e Robin’s looking for a grounded, day in the life drama. So he picks 2007’s “Dan In Real Life”. Starring Steve Carell, will this movie be what Robin was looking for?

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:22:02 - Movie Reveal

00:27:57 - Movie Discussion & Rating 

]]> Robin’s looking for a grounded, day in the life drama. So he picks 2007’s “Dan In Real Life”. Starring Steve Carell, will this movie be what Robin was looking for?

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:22:02 - Movie Reveal

00:27:57 - Movie Discussion & Rating 

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5563 46 full Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/cedar-rapids/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/cedar-rapids/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/7603cdc3-1130-3f15-ae25-6b3e60495e0b 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 & Rating

]]> 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 & Rating

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5061 45 full The Place Beyond the Pines The Place Beyond the Pines https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-place-beyond-the-pines/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-place-beyond-the-pines/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/cea6d089-b9c1-316d-a427-a65b53e236e1 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 Discussion & Ratings

]]> 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 Discussion & Ratings

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5760 44 full 12 Angry Men (1957) 12 Angry Men (1957) https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/12-angry-men-1957/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/12-angry-men-1957/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/df40a666-f1e2-3545-acfb-fee844bcfe2b 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

00:29:19 - Movie Discussion & Rating

 

Be sure to also catch Sam and Robin, as they compete against each other in "A Goofy Movie" trivia on The Reactorverse's YouTube Channel!

]]> 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

00:29:19 - Movie Discussion & Rating

 

Be sure to also catch Sam and Robin, as they compete against each other in "A Goofy Movie" trivia on The Reactorverse's YouTube Channel!

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5253 43 full The Shawshank Redemption The Shawshank Redemption https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-shawshank-redemption/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-shawshank-redemption/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/d72bd89e-840d-3927-8b3b-fdcff9887f9d 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 & Rating

 

Be sure to also catch Sam and Robin, as they compete against each other in "A Goofy Movie" trivia on The Reactorverse's YouTube Channel!

]]> 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 & Rating

 

Be sure to also catch Sam and Robin, as they compete against each other in "A Goofy Movie" trivia on The Reactorverse's YouTube Channel!

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5499 42 full 1917 (2019) 1917 (2019) https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/1917-2019/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/1917-2019/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:30:27 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/000692e6-f049-35e6-9e2f-f443f93841d3 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 & Rating

]]> 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 & Rating

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5386 41 full The Shape of Water The Shape of Water https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-shape-of-water/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-shape-of-water/#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/84dc5a9e-0f00-311d-bff5-6aa952e9b5cb 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

]]> 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 Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5216 40 full Friday Friday https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/friday/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/friday/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/225b5ec8-76a4-39c1-9878-f9d852b7ea68 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5554 39 full The Blackening The Blackening https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-blackening/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-blackening/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/09c43f5a-da7f-34bc-b3b0-b6c5e46f9203 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 6131 38 full They Came Together They Came Together https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/they-came-together/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/they-came-together/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:28:04 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/bb4f0b7b-7624-3ba2-8393-35026ceab280 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5476 37 full Sinners Sinners https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/sinners/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/sinners/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/d95798b4-efe5-36ba-a638-1203ff0b029f 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 & 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 & Rating

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 6127 36 full Hot Rod Hot Rod https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/hot-rod/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/hot-rod/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/fd3495e4-ef5e-30a8-a072-55d4196b22b3 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5579 35 full Moon (2009) Moon (2009) https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/moon-2009/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/moon-2009/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/1307a4f0-2cb8-3c7c-8fc6-60cf5b85e7d8 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5365 34 full Man on the Moon Man on the Moon https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/man-on-the-moon/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/man-on-the-moon/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/cf119e41-fc05-3f49-b960-d4e518087fc2 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 & 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 & Rating

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 6793 33 full Announcement: No episode this week Announcement: No episode this week https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/no-episode-this-week-announcement/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/no-episode-this-week-announcement/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/540a02a0-b7b1-3d34-9eeb-d55d04c5bcd7 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 164 32 full Chef (2014) Chef (2014) https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/chef-2014/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/chef-2014/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/4859ea67-8270-323f-83fe-403588749593 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.

 

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00:29:10 - Movie Reveal

00:37:26 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> 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 Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5845 31 full How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-2000/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-2000/#comments Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/13350e5a-ce8b-3781-9450-08142aebba6e 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

 

 

]]> 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

 

 

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 6491 30 full Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Miracle on 34th Street (1947) https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/miracle-on-34th-street-1947/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/miracle-on-34th-street-1947/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/10aa3256-2417-32b7-bd62-7524bda32e21 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?

 

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00:18:31 - Movie Reveal

00:24:59 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5322 29 full Anna and the Apocalypse Anna and the Apocalypse https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/anna-and-the-apocalypse/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/anna-and-the-apocalypse/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/de3f3083-7c18-33ea-8022-86e913f8bf74 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 7065 28 full It's a Wonderful Life It's a Wonderful Life https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/its-a-wonderful-life/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/its-a-wonderful-life/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/8972e67f-1343-3b5c-bfaf-167d13774307 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 6544 27 full Planes, Trains and Automobiles Planes, Trains and Automobiles https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/planes-trains-and-automobiles/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/planes-trains-and-automobiles/#comments Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/931717ca-93d0-37f4-90fe-fef71f59207a 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5603 26 full Looper Looper https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/looper/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/looper/#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/6d462d69-2fbb-3050-aacf-950ab4b31376 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 6557 25 full Back to the Future Back to the Future https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/back-to-the-future/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/back-to-the-future/#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/92f3e39e-22a8-3125-b809-6d8c5b714e2b 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 8662 24 full High Fidelity High Fidelity https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/high-fidelity/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/high-fidelity/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:01:00 -0800 movieslackers.podbean.com/50585aa5-b643-3c66-80b5-ba2a24075498 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 7368 23 full It Follows It Follows https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/it-follows/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/it-follows/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/018eaa70-0948-37b2-bbc3-76c59ce07de9 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 7263 22 full The Faculty The Faculty https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-faculty/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-faculty/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/ca3641de-ad7b-3a7e-bd12-f983b744a4c5 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5192 21 full You're Next You're Next https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/youre-next/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/youre-next/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/47bfdcdc-644f-39dc-9b00-7818dcecda82 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5449 20 full Sinister Sinister https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/sinister/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/sinister/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/596e2be1-ac81-38e7-9a85-01b05f7ca2b4 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.

 

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00:15:21 - Movie Reveal

00:19:50 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5593 19 full Young Frankenstein Young Frankenstein https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/young-frankenstein/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/young-frankenstein/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/e3017501-4800-3f5b-96b8-e4353af5f1bf 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5375 18 full Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Ferris Bueller’s Day Off https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/ferris-bueller-s-day-off/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/ferris-bueller-s-day-off/#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/9e85b069-85fb-33f9-a74a-dd6a22e64a7e 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 7504 17 full The New Guy The New Guy https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-new-guy/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-new-guy/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/19f69dbd-3d6c-3dba-b702-972eecde3f92 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 7159 16 full Weapons Weapons https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/weapons/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/weapons/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/02d1fd1e-5ba1-3541-961c-c783a92a2a76 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

]]> 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

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 6780 15 full Nebraska Nebraska https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/nebraska/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/nebraska/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/e48565b4-06f6-3a90-9a9d-1db46ec731c0 In a surprise twist, Sam lets Robin pick his movie this week. Resulting in them watching 2013’s “Nebraska” for the first time. They match the leisurely pace of the film while discussing the subtleties of its style, the interesting cast of characters, and small town living.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:15:04 - Movie Reveal

00:21:51 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> In a surprise twist, Sam lets Robin pick his movie this week. Resulting in them watching 2013’s “Nebraska” for the first time. They match the leisurely pace of the film while discussing the subtleties of its style, the interesting cast of characters, and small town living.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:15:04 - Movie Reveal

00:21:51 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 6050 14 full Pixar's "Soul" Pixar's "Soul" https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/pixars-soul/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/pixars-soul/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/6884bbc5-d149-3ac2-9590-b2e5238aa67f Robin picks one of his favorite movies for a re-watch this week, with 2020’s “Soul”. He dives into why he turns to this movie and its lessons when he’s stuck in a rut. And as Robin embarks on an existential crisis, he and Sam discuss their own personal “sparks”. As well as some glaring issues with the movie.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:22:09 - Movie Reveal

00:27:45 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> Robin picks one of his favorite movies for a re-watch this week, with 2020’s “Soul”. He dives into why he turns to this movie and its lessons when he’s stuck in a rut. And as Robin embarks on an existential crisis, he and Sam discuss their own personal “sparks”. As well as some glaring issues with the movie.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:22:09 - Movie Reveal

00:27:45 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5901 13 full School of Rock School of Rock https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/school-of-rock/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/school-of-rock/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/5c962b85-ef68-3fc7-bd3d-d001689d28e9 Sam introduces Robin to the 2003 Jack Black comedy, "School of Rock". They discuss their own histories with music classes, as well as Jack Black’s eccentricities, the wholesomeness of the young cast, and Sam’s only two flaws in what he considers an otherwise perfect movie.

 

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00:08:20 - Movie Reveal

00:14:56 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> Sam introduces Robin to the 2003 Jack Black comedy, "School of Rock". They discuss their own histories with music classes, as well as Jack Black’s eccentricities, the wholesomeness of the young cast, and Sam’s only two flaws in what he considers an otherwise perfect movie.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:08:20 - Movie Reveal

00:14:56 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 6595 12 full Lars and the Real Girl Lars and the Real Girl https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/lars-and-the-real-girl/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/lars-and-the-real-girl/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/2538a8f3-4b40-3986-88e0-2f61faada480 Robin picks another film that he's never seen before, for him and Sam to watch. The 2007 romantic comedy-drama, "Lars and the Real Girl". They discuss the film's themes of loneliness, acceptance, and growth. While sharing how the unconventional love story may not have resonated with them.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:26:58 - Movie Reveal

00:31:48 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> Robin picks another film that he's never seen before, for him and Sam to watch. The 2007 romantic comedy-drama, "Lars and the Real Girl". They discuss the film's themes of loneliness, acceptance, and growth. While sharing how the unconventional love story may not have resonated with them.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:26:58 - Movie Reveal

00:31:48 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5577 11 full The Naked Gun (2025) The Naked Gun (2025) https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-naked-gun-2025/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/the-naked-gun-2025/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/8908bdca-7125-3742-ab52-9e01f22a6b14 Have you ever wondered what it’s like to attend a test screening for a movie? With 2025's “The Naked Gun” now in theaters, Sam talks about having gotten to watch an early cut of the film, almost a year before its official release. He talks about some changes that were made in the final version, the kind of feedback that he left for the movie, and the test screening experience.

 

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00:05:33 - Movie Discussion

00:46:36 - Rating

]]> Have you ever wondered what it’s like to attend a test screening for a movie? With 2025's “The Naked Gun” now in theaters, Sam talks about having gotten to watch an early cut of the film, almost a year before its official release. He talks about some changes that were made in the final version, the kind of feedback that he left for the movie, and the test screening experience.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:05:33 - Movie Discussion

00:46:36 - Rating

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 2992 10 full Teen Titans Go! to the Movies Teen Titans Go! to the Movies https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/teen-titans-go-to-the-movies/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/teen-titans-go-to-the-movies/#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/716e34e8-85c8-3384-8788-d0dff6448071 Sam and Robin tackle their first animated film on the podcast, with 2018's "Teen Titans Go! to the Movies". They discuss the film's meta humor about superhero movies and how this version of the team differs from the original animated series. With Robin being a fan of the original Teen Titans show, will he be charmed by the goofiness of the team?

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:23:52 - Movie Reveal

00:33:05 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> Sam and Robin tackle their first animated film on the podcast, with 2018's "Teen Titans Go! to the Movies". They discuss the film's meta humor about superhero movies and how this version of the team differs from the original animated series. With Robin being a fan of the original Teen Titans show, will he be charmed by the goofiness of the team?

 

00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat

00:23:52 - Movie Reveal

00:33:05 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 6342 9 full Superman (2025) Superman (2025) https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/superman-2025/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/superman-2025/#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/a8928a42-8fa2-3186-99f8-428b6b15f529 Robin decides that he and Sam will return to the world of Superman, by discussing James Gunn's 2025 version of the character. Will this new take on the famous hero finally resonate with Robin? And will Sam like this iteration of Superman's story as much as previous versions?

 

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:08:32 - Movie Reveal

00:13:34 - Movie Discussion & Rating (Spoiler Warning)

]]> Robin decides that he and Sam will return to the world of Superman, by discussing James Gunn's 2025 version of the character. Will this new take on the famous hero finally resonate with Robin? And will Sam like this iteration of Superman's story as much as previous versions?

 

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:08:32 - Movie Reveal

00:13:34 - Movie Discussion & Rating (Spoiler Warning)

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 6937 8 full Role Models Role Models https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/role-models/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/role-models/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/d53a64f3-36de-331b-a91b-6c70a5afdc9c Sam introduces Robin to his favorite Paul Rudd performance with the 2008 comedy, "Role Models". They talk about pessimism and cynicism in Paul Rudd's character and how they feel about the pairings of the four lead characters. And Robin shocks Sam with his reaction to the film.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:07:27 - Movie Reveal

00:12:54 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> Sam introduces Robin to his favorite Paul Rudd performance with the 2008 comedy, "Role Models". They talk about pessimism and cynicism in Paul Rudd's character and how they feel about the pairings of the four lead characters. And Robin shocks Sam with his reaction to the film.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:07:27 - Movie Reveal

00:12:54 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5879 7 full Noroi: The Curse Noroi: The Curse https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/noroi-the-curse/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/noroi-the-curse/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/15ce748f-4b46-38bd-892e-9705edfcd279 Robin picks a found footage horror movie this week and there is…not much to discuss about the movie itself. So instead, the hosts talk about found footage as a sub-genre, their tastes in horror, and Sam holding out on a couch secret.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:10:23 - Movie Reveal

00:23:54 - Movie Summary (trigger warning)

00:36:56 - Movie Discussion & Rating

 

]]> Robin picks a found footage horror movie this week and there is…not much to discuss about the movie itself. So instead, the hosts talk about found footage as a sub-genre, their tastes in horror, and Sam holding out on a couch secret.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:10:23 - Movie Reveal

00:23:54 - Movie Summary (trigger warning)

00:36:56 - Movie Discussion & Rating

 

]]> Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker true No 5926 6 full Cool Hand Luke Cool Hand Luke https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/cool-hand-luke/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/cool-hand-luke/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:01:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/3877ee12-a61a-3f24-aff4-af9b7129e1d5 The guys dive into Sam’s first drama pick, “Cool Hand Luke”. They discuss themes of toxic masculinity, male friendship, and if Luke was actually cool or really just sad.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:11:49 - Movie Reveal

00:19:15 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> The guys dive into Sam’s first drama pick, “Cool Hand Luke”. They discuss themes of toxic masculinity, male friendship, and if Luke was actually cool or really just sad.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:11:49 - Movie Reveal

00:19:15 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> Movie Slackers Podcast true No 5883 5 full All My Friends Hate Me All My Friends Hate Me https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/all-my-friends-hate-me/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/all-my-friends-hate-me/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/4486ff4e-bb0f-3584-88a8-bb84d6756ebd This week, Robin picks a movie that neither he or Sam have seen before. The 2021 dark comedy/horror film, "All My Friends Hate Me". The two discuss the themes of social anxiety and how growing up means that you sometimes outgrow certain people.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:44 - Movie Reveal

00:08:18 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> This week, Robin picks a movie that neither he or Sam have seen before. The 2021 dark comedy/horror film, "All My Friends Hate Me". The two discuss the themes of social anxiety and how growing up means that you sometimes outgrow certain people.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:44 - Movie Reveal

00:08:18 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> Movie Slackers Podcast true No 4489 4 full Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/bill-teds-excellent-adventure/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/bill-teds-excellent-adventure/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/e6e6d54a-1873-34bc-9896-dd8c8abf619d This week, Sam and Robin watch the 1989 sci-fi buddy comedy "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure". They discuss the film's use of time travel and the titular characters' friendship. With it being Robin's first time watching the film, will he think it's excellent or totally bogus?

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:57 - Movie Reveal

00:09:46 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> This week, Sam and Robin watch the 1989 sci-fi buddy comedy "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure". They discuss the film's use of time travel and the titular characters' friendship. With it being Robin's first time watching the film, will he think it's excellent or totally bogus?

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:57 - Movie Reveal

00:09:46 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> Movie Slackers Podcast true No 4268 3 full Superman (1978) Superman (1978) https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/superman-1978/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/superman-1978/#comments Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/9bd2cad7-4990-3838-9eb8-59ca96fbbfa0 With the upcoming release of James Gunn's "Superman" reboot, Robin admits that he's never been able to connect with the character. He decides to go back to the titular hero's big screen debut, so he and Sam can discuss how the character may or may not resonate with them.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:56 - Movie Reveal

00:10:39 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> With the upcoming release of James Gunn's "Superman" reboot, Robin admits that he's never been able to connect with the character. He decides to go back to the titular hero's big screen debut, so he and Sam can discuss how the character may or may not resonate with them.

 

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:56 - Movie Reveal

00:10:39 - Movie Discussion & Rating

]]> Movie Slackers Podcast true No 4747 2 full Tropic Thunder Tropic Thunder https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/tropic-thunder/ https://movieslackers.podbean.com/e/tropic-thunder/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700 movieslackers.podbean.com/9c2dfd52-7b48-3f82-956f-7a3ba3004db7 In their very first episode, Sam introduces Robin to the 2008 comedy, "Tropic Thunder" and discuss how they feel the film's controversial elements hold up in 2025. With their different tastes in comedy, will they agree on whether or not they like the film?

 

00:00:00 - Introduction 

00:08:06 - Movie Reveal 

00:12:26 - Movie Discussion & Rating 

]]> In their very first episode, Sam introduces Robin to the 2008 comedy, "Tropic Thunder" and discuss how they feel the film's controversial elements hold up in 2025. With their different tastes in comedy, will they agree on whether or not they like the film?

 

00:00:00 - Introduction 

00:08:06 - Movie Reveal 

00:12:26 - Movie Discussion & Rating 

]]> Movie Slackers Podcast true No 4646 1 full