Film School Slacker

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In a world filled with movies both good and bad, one film school graduate has never seen, like, any of them. Join Ian, Meghan, and a rotating list of their friends as they help Ian through his ever growing watchlist of popular films he's never seen.

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Addams Family Values

WE'RE BACK BABY! Ian and Meghan continue spooky season with a follow up for their last movie with Addams Family Values. Will Ian ever shut up about the set design? Will Meghan tie another movie back to childhood trauma? Will they both survive the summer camp scenes? Find out this week on Film School Slacker! Next Week: Flip the Script: Coco (2017)

Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 10

The Addams Family

On this episode: Ian and Meghan discuss the importance of movie scores, Anjelica Huston’s superhuman ability to squeeze into uncomfortable costumes, and bookcase related decorating. Next Episode: Addams Family Values (1993)

Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 9

FLIP THE SCRIPT: Snowpiercer

In our second Flip the Script episode, Meghan experiences all the philosophical dread this film has to offer and only kind of objectifies Chris Evans. Next Week's Episode: The Addams Family (1991)

Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 8

Hot Tub Time Machine

This week Ian and Meghan question their friendship. Does Ian find a part he likes? Does Meghan convince him that it's not a terrible viewing experience? find out on this week's episode: Hot Tub Time Machine. Next Week's Episode: Snowpiercer (2015)

Sep 17, 2024•39 min•Ep. 7

Dogma

Ian alienates his friends, Meghan goes down another religion rabbit hole. But most importantly, Ian and Meghan give yet ANOTHER lecture on fire safety. Next Week: Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)

Sep 10, 2024•55 min•Ep. 6

FLIP THE SCRIPT: Inside Out

In the first ever Flip the Script episode, it's Meghan's turn to watch a movie she's never seen before! What starts as a film discussion, turns into a group therapy session. Oops. This week's movie is Inside Out, so be prepared to feel your feels! Next Week: Dogma (1999)

Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 5

Pretty in Pink

Meghan and Ian dive headfirst into the heart of 1980's nostalgia, so tease those bangs and break out the shoulder pads ("Blane, your blazer!") for this John Hughes classic Pretty in Pink! Ian relates to Duckie a little too hard and needs to call his therapist, but what else is new? Next Week: Our First Ever Flip the Script Episode! Inside Out (2015)

Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 4

The Da Vinci Code

Meghan has complicated Art History Major feelings about the 2006 Tom Hanks film The Da Vinci Code. Both Ian and Meghan express their feelings about organized religion -- spoiler alert, they're not great. Join us for a super light and fluffy topic, won't you? Next Week: Pretty In Pink (1986)

Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 3

Wolf of Wall Street

Welcome back! This week, Meghan and Ian dive into the sex- and drug-fueled world of The Wolf of Wall Street! DiCaprio at his finest, Margot Robbie's breakout role, and a mostly unprompted tangent/rant about the Academy Awards -- what's not to love? Next Week: The DaVinci Code (2006)

Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 2

Fight Club

Welcome to Film School Slacker! For our premiere episode, it's a film school staple: Fight Club (1999). Does Ian lose his mind? Do Meghan and Ian come off too strong right out of the gate? Most importantly: How big of a douchbag is Tyler Durden? You'll have to tune in to find out! Next Week: Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

Aug 06, 2024•56 min•Ep. 1

Film School Slacker: Trailer

Jul 22, 2024•59 sec

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