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 00:18:02 - Movie Reveal 00:23:12 - 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 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 00:13:20 - Movie Reveal 00:23:21 - 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

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

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 00:18:46 - Movie Reveal 00:29:04 - 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 00:15:21 - Movie Reveal 00:19:50 - 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 00:20:59 - Movie Reveal 00:27:07 - 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 00:21:35 - Movie Reveal 00:28:37 - 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 00:19:19 - Movie Reveal & Shocking Twist 00:32:10 - 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 00:14:23 - Movie Reveal 00:21:08 - 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 00:15:04 - Movie Reveal 00:21:51 - Movie Discussion & Rating

Robin picks one of his favorite movies for a rewatch 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 00:22:09 - Movie Reveal 00:27:45 - 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 00:08:20 - Movie Reveal 00:14:56 - 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 00:26:58 - Movie Reveal 00:31:48 - Movie Discussion & 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 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 00:23:52 - Movie Reveal 00:33:05 - Movie Discussion & Rating

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 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

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