Podcast
Film School Slacker
Hosted by Cosmos Mariner Productions · EN
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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Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Dec 201:02:38Tap to summarize“Much better than Vogon poetry!” - Ford Prefect (probably)This week, Ian and Meghan take on the 2005 adaptation of Douglas Adam's absurdist sci fi romp, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Ian pulls out his soapbox for a tirade about the survivability in the vacuum of space, Meghan brings out her soapbox about the Academy Awards, and they both try to figure out what the big deal is with Belgium. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Transcribe →BONUS EPISODE: White Christmas
Dec 25, 202400:48:42Tap to summarizeBONUS CHRISTMAS EPISODE Y'ALLIan 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!
Transcribe →Scrooged
Dec 24, 202401:03:35Tap to summarizeLike 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!
Transcribe →Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Dec 17, 202401:10:01Tap to summarizeWelcome 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
Transcribe →2001: A Space Odyssey
Dec 10, 202400:58:52Tap to summarizeOh 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
Transcribe →Dirty Dancing
Dec 3, 202401:00:15Tap to summarizeThis 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
Transcribe →Gladiator
Nov 26, 202400:53:02Tap to summarizeThis 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
Transcribe →Grosse Pointe Blank
Nov 19, 202400:56:27Tap to summarizeWelcome 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
Transcribe →Sixteen Candles
Nov 5, 202401:05:41Tap to summarize2 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)
Transcribe →FLIP THE SCRIPT: Coco
Oct 29, 202400:58:52Tap to summarizeWE'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)
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