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

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

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 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

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

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 & Chit-chat

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