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