Well. That was unexpected. With Meghan being busy this week, Ian is grateful to be joined by friend of the podcast, Sabra for Film School Slacker's first NC-17 rated film, Showgirls. Was it ahead of its time? Tune in to find out!
"Ok, maybe THIS is the most 90's movie ever" Ian takes notes on Michael Jordan's career for the first time, and Meghan revisits a classic from her childhood. Also, who wants to meet up at Rainforest Cafe? Anyone?? Just us? Okay…
Caleb, you in danger girl!!! This week our hosts encounter a VERY different version of Oscar Isaac, Ian oversimplifies AI, and Meghan recovers a traumatic movie experience from her past. Join us for the incredible cerebral thriller that is Ex Machina (2014)!!
RIDE IN TO THE DANGER ZONE Might as well have been called the Splash Zone with all the sweat that happens in this 1986 classic (starring Kenny Loggins)! Join our hosts as they talk about how Maverick is a douche, Charlie is underdeveloped, and Goose and Carole are the real heroes here.
Ya'll remember DVD promos? Meghan and Ian crack open a bottle of Pinot Noir and learn about the charming story of the Judgement of Paris. Join us won't you?
"UGH, as IF!!" Join Ian and Meghan recount their harrowing experiences with adolescence while trying to review Clueless.
BILLLY ZAAAANE! (and his hair piece) Twin Cities theatre legend Janet Paone joins our hosts as they all slowly lose their sanity trying to survive James Cameron's 1997 drama-epic film, Titanic.
“We’re gonna need a bigger boat” After a shot of Malort, join friends of the podcast Mitch and Katie as they witness Ian kick himself from not watching Jaws sooner. (Also, Quint ABSOLUTELY drew that shark on the chalkboard)
"I'm bonded, Ma'am." Join Meghan and Ian for another Coen brothers romp through 1950's Hollywood! Topics discussed include: The Swingin' Dingy, George Clooney's top-tier prank, and Scarlett Johanssen's Natasha Lyonne impression.
"Yeah, so if you could go ahead and come in on Saturday, that would be greaaaaat.” Ian and Meghan are back this week with a bit of a too-close-to-home flick, Office Space! True to form, they take a massive sidetrack on Gwendolyn Christie and Hannah Waddingham but eventually do talk about the film.
Meghan is back just in time for another flip the script! Tune in this week for gratuitous porny shots of southern England, early 2000's weed jokes, and everyone's favorite hippy drug dealer.
Well this one was a doozy. Guest host Mike joins Ian this week for his first ever Tarantino film. Join us for Pulp Fiction, and stay for a sidetrack on Anime, fight choreography, and auteurs!
"I love you, but you have no idea what you're talking about." On this episode, Meghan and Ian discuss youthful obsessions, Bill Murray's inability to have a healthy marriage onscreen, and a massive sidetrack on Bridge to Terabithia.
It's Disney! It's Witchcraft! It's Nazi-punching! It's an unqualified ADHD diagnosis! Special guest Laurel joins the gang for the first ever Double Blind episode.
Well that certainly was a movie. Thankfully, friend of the podcast Kevin was able to join the gang to go on a deep dive of the weakest but certainly not the least interesting of the original three of X-men series.
It's X-Men! It's Psychology! It's Oppressive Governments! It's Mystique and Magneto's unrealized podcast! Join Meghan and Ian this week for more X-Men.
It's X-Men time! Come for a horrifying acapella rendition of the 20th Century Fox intro -- stay for Ian upending his entire superhero movie ratings, and Meghan flexing her superhero history skills!
WELL THAT WAS A LEFT TURN On this Flip The Script episode, Ian and Meghan discuss rich people's obsession with horses, problematic actors, and Meghan's *excellent* new drag name.
WHERE THE PODCAST AT? The gang has been busy as of late, but they're back this week for more Mel Brooks! Meghan professes her love of fart jokes, Ian reminisces about TCM and the Slur Counter gets a workout (1974 was a crazy time, I guess?).
SOMEONE GET MEGHAN A DRAMAMINE. Welcome to the first Flip the Script of 2025. Beyond the nausea, Meghan discovers the lengths people will go to avoid therapy while Ian goes on a rambling deep dive of the cutting edge tech (at the time)
“Gopher Everett?” The gang is happy to be joined by Mitch for this modern classic slice of Americana (and maybe workshop concepts for 3 other podcasts along the way)
BONUS CHRISTMAS EPISODE Y'ALL Ian feels seen in Danny Kaye's character, Meghan brings fire safety back into the mix, and they both go on a deep dive about movie musicals. See you all in the new year!
Like 6 points to Meghan? And how is she *still* surprised about how many movies Ian hasn't seen? This week, Ian comes in with a rather controversial casting opinion, and both our hosts wax eloquent about The Muppets. Happy Holidays from Film School Slacker!
Welcome to Meghan and Ian's first Mel Brooks episode of the podcast! Ian loses it over camera 4th wall breaks, Meghan gives a thoughtful and succinct lecture on the history of chastity devices, and they both bond over their favorite JFK conspiracy theory. Next Episode: Scrooged
Oh boy, we're gonna make some film school enemies with this one. The gang rely on each other to stay awake for this whole film. Ian takes notes on the Sci Fi design specs, and Meghan references Futurama several times. Join us, won't you? Next Episode: Robin Hood: Men in Tights
This week, the gang tackles a film near and dear to Meghan's heart. Ian once again can't get over the soundtrack, and they both enter into a political discussion that still has LOTS of cultural relevance today. Next Episode: 2001 A Space Odyssey
This week Meghan has her first feminist rant of Film School Slacker (and certainly not her last). Ian is entirely whelmed, and they both can't get over the soundtrack being uncannily similar to a certain famous Pirate film. Next Episode: Dirty Dancing
Welcome to our first ever guest episode! Kevin tries to poison Ian with Robitussin. The gang starts casting Grosse Pointe Blank: The Musical, as well as declaring their undying love for the Cusacks. Check out Best 3Some Ever here Check out A Winner is You here
2 points to Meghan! Ian braces for arguably John Hughes's most unhinged film. Ian and Meghan spend entirely too much time on a Visa card in the bean dip (iyky 😆). And they have a simulanious panic attack at the out of control high school party! You'll just have to tune in to find out. Up Next: Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
WE'RE NOT CRYING, YOU'RE CRYING. As we continue our Spooky Season Series, we Flip the Script with Coco (2017)! Meghan and Ian have FEELINGS and gush about colors and design and Meghan needs a Pepita Plushie real bad 😆 Next Episode: Sixteen Candles (1984)
