John Slattery Reveals His Guilty Pleasure IS… A Stoner Movie? | Sorry Not Sorry
Actor John Slattery rose to fame in Mad Men, in which he played the booze-loving advertising executive, Roger Sterling. His other credits include playing Howard Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as films like Spotlight and Traffic. John Slattery can most recently be found playing Colonel Burton C. Andrus in the gripping thriller Nuremberg.
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The project, like many others in Slattery’s filmography, is a harrowing and intense story; in this instance, made worse by its historical basis. Acting in so many serious dramas, it comes as no surprise that, when not filming, Slattery prefers to watch something lighter. There has to be an outlet to let out all that darkness, and Slattery prefers to unwind with a comedy, one stoner comedy in particular. Speaking with JustWatch, he shared the movie that he can’t stop rewatching: “Pineapple Express.”
Why Pineapple Express Is Not A Bad Film
Although watching a comedy to de-stress after appearing in so many hard-hitting stories, such as Nuremberg, the choice of Pineapple Express is still an interesting one. Viewed by many as a throwaway stoner comedy, for John Slattery, it is a film he will not watch: “If it comes on, I will just sit there with my coat on and watch the whole thing.”
Starring Seth Rogen and James Franco, Pineapple Express finds a man and his drug dealer on the run from hitmen and corrupt police officers after witnessing a murder. It being a comedy, their mission to escape is thwarted by a series of silly set pieces. John Slattery is in awe of every single part, “everything about it is so funny. It’s just so well made. The performances are hilarious.” Responding to the public view that it is just another generic comedy, Slattery defends Pineapple Express rather simply: “I know it’s not a bad film because it’s great.”
Given the actor’s reputation for more serious roles, the big question is: how exactly did Slattery cross paths with Pineapple Express? He explained, “We started watching it when my kid was little.” Given the more adult content of the film, we can only assume that little doesn’t mean too young. Although personally I was watching the likes of Aliens and Terminator 2 whilst still in single digits, times were very different in the ‘90s, so hopefully Slattery junior was at least in double figures.
What To Watch After Pineapple Express
John Slattery might be content to watch Pineapple Express on repeat, but for those who would like a little variety in their viewing habits, here are three films to watch after Pineapple Express.
The Big Lebowski is a classic stoner comedy. In a similar fashion to Pineapple Express, the story sees a stoner become embroiled with criminals after a case of mistaken identity. Starring Jeff Bridges as the iconic Dude, The Big Lebowski is a cult favourite for very good reasons. Featuring some of the most quotable lines in history, The Big Lebowski became an early calling card for the Coen Brothers and has even spawned its own religion, 'Dudeism.'
If, after Pineapple Express, you are craving another hit of Seth Rogen and James Franco, This is the End is the perfect place to start. The pair, along with half of Hollywood, play fictionalised versions of themselves who must battle for survival after the apocalypse begins during a party. A comedy that never censors itself, This is the End is an ideal choice for those who like their humour both silly and tinged with darkness. This is the End also provides plenty of opportunity to celebrity-spot, with the wider cast including Emma Watson, Rihanna, Channing Tatum, and the Backstreet Boys.
There is even a stoner comedy for all seasons, with The Night Before providing your yuletide fix. The story revolves around three friends (played by Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anthony Mackie) whose Christmas Eve tradition is to do a ton of drugs and go in search of a legendary underground party. In addition to being hilarious, The Night Before explores the bond of friendship against the need to grow up, all wrapped up in a festive bow.
The Night Before also includes an unhinged cameo from James Franco, a rousing rendition of Miley Cyrus’ ‘Wrecking Ball,’ and a scene with Seth Rogen’s Jewish character attending Midnight Mass that will make your sides ache.
