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Film School Slacker

Cosmos Mariner Productions

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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68:07

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Film School Slacker ·

2026/02/17

On this boisterous episode of Film School Slacker, Ian gets hung up on the Addam Family, Meghan outs herself as a Tumblr user in 2026, and they both get entirely derailed on pottery based innuendo. Grab your ouzo and Windex and join us, won't you?★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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57:13

The Men Who Stare At Goats

Film School Slacker ·

2026/02/10

This week, Meghan provides insight on identifying cults, Ian becomes aware of his "millenial pause" during recording, and they both can't get over how many time Ewan McGregor pretends to not know what a Jedi is in this week's movie: The Men Who Stare at Goats. Join us, won't you?★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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57:21

Groundhog Day

Film School Slacker ·

2026/02/03

Our posting schedule made us one day late for Groundhog Day...we were too busy laughing at "Gobbler's Knob"This week Ian wonders why he always has it out for Bill Murray's acting roles and disclosed an arrangement he had with the Tooth Fairy. Meghan revisits the 2007 Minnesota smoking ban, and Andie MacDowell's South Carolina accent.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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63:19

The Producers (2005)

Film School Slacker ·

2026/01/27

On this week's episode, Meghan needs a "fridge cig" more than Leo needs his Blue Blanket and Ian forgets more than he remembers about high school as they explore the hilarious and sometimes shocking world of The Producers (2005).★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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70:11

The Whole Nine Yards

Film School Slacker ·

2026/01/20

Ian and Meghan are back this week with a charming little film starring the unlikely pairing of Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry (and so many beepers). Tune in, won't you? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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76:59

Jumanji

Film School Slacker ·

2026/01/07

Happy New Year!After Ian's recent run in with the Jumanji franchise, the gang decided to watch the film that started it all. Join us for the excellent creature workshop effects, the not so excellent CGI, and a weird tangent to a demolished bank building in Coco Beach Florida. Check out A Drinking Game MN and Dark Pony Radio!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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87:49

Love Actually

Film School Slacker ·

2025/12/23

Love Actually..can bite my shiny metal ass!! Thanks for sticking with us through this holiday season. We're closing out lead up to Christmas with a cultural juggernaut, Love Actually. Ian has some strong feelings about this one, so buckle up.

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63:33

Home Alone 2

Film School Slacker ·

2025/12/16

Kevin McAllister brings his antics to The Big Apple in this weeks holiday episode! Meghan recounts her experience in New York at Christmastime, while Ian engages with a few of his special interests. At least they can both agree they aren't huge fans of the cameo.

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72:01

Home Alone

Film School Slacker ·

2025/12/09

It's time for the holidays ya'll! Up first is an absolute classic. Join the gang as they explore Kevin MacCalister's unique brand of neurodivergence and both declaure their undying love for Catharine O'Hara.

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62:38

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Film School Slacker ·

2025/12/02

“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.

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89:43

Barbie

Film School Slacker ·

2025/11/11

This week we're back with a new flip the script! Meghan finally watches one half of Barbenheimer, while Ian desperately tries not to mansplain (and fails). Feminist rants incoming!!

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60:09

Galaxy Quest

Film School Slacker ·

2025/11/04

By Grabthar's hammer!This week the duo takes on the seventh-best Star Trek film -- Galaxy Quest (1999). Prepare for Trek references aplenty, along with some pretty wild tangents! Also, how great is Sigourney Weaver? (And Sam Rockwell, for that matter)

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79:28

The Lost Boys

Film School Slacker ·

2025/10/28

Murder in Mullets.Friend of the podcast Sabra is back to join Meghan and Ian for the final spooky episode for the season. Join us for the impeccible 1980's outfits, and stay for the crippling college debt.

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92:01

The Sixth Sense

Film School Slacker ·

2025/10/21

"I see cultural references!"Meghan is Ian's guide through M. Night Shyamalan's first film, the sleeper hit The Sixth Sense (1999). Surprisingly Ian didn't know the Shyamalan-ian twist, but it didn't take him long to figure it out. Also, how cool does Philadelphia look?

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100:07

FLIP THE SCRIPT: The Lighthouse

Film School Slacker ·

2025/10/14

The gang is joined by Minnesota's Favorite Deep Sea Horror, Tom S. Tea, who serves as a tour guide through the kinky fever dream that is The Lighthouse. Join us, won't you? And remember, the safe word is Seagull!Check out Tom's other endeavors:Gospel Gus's Godly Good-Time Get-Together now showing at Twin Cities Horror FestivalTom S. Tea on Twitch

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83:35

Silence of The Lambs

Film School Slacker ·

2025/10/07

"I'm going to have an old friend for dinner."Ian and Meghan are kicking off Spooky Season with one of the creepiest movie villains of all time! The Silence of the Lambs (1991) gives Ian his first exposure to Jodie Foster in a movie and Meghan goes on a rant about True Crime fetishization (Ted Bundy is NOT HOT). What more could you want?

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81:19

DOUBLE BLIND: Bio-Dome

Film School Slacker ·

2025/09/30

Viva Las Biodome!! Honestly, not as bad as we thought it would be. Friend of the show Kevin guides our hosts as Ian apologizes for being on his own podcast, and they all come up with an excellent party idea. Check out Spoilers Sort of Here!Check out Best 3Some Ever Here!

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71:24

RERUN: The Da Vinci Code

Film School Slacker ·

2025/09/23

Welcome to our first ever rerun! With Ren Fest still wrapping up here in Minnesota, we've been struggling to get enough time to record episodes. Don't fear though, We having new episodes starting next week. In the meantime, check out this classic episode, 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

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68:19

Secret of NIMH

Film School Slacker ·

2025/09/16

This film has EVERYTHING, intelligent rats, a sci-fi subplot, classic beautiful Don Bluth animations, Dom DeLuise...Join Ian and Meghan for their first animated film in a while with Secret of NIMH.

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73:41

A Knight's Tale

Film School Slacker ·

2025/09/09

Jocelyn, Padme wants her Phantom Menace outfits back. After a crazy August, Ian and Meghan are back for a fun fall lineup, starting with a perfect for Ren Fest season film: A Knight's Tale.

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