Talkin' Movies with Sam and Raj

By Raj Sam

High school friends Raj Sawhney and Sam Osorio take a deep dive into the film industry, each and every week. The two take a look at the most exciting news, review the week's releases, analyze the awar... more

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April 22, 2021 2021 Oscar predictions
Sam and Raj predict who will win in all 23 categories at the 93rd Academy Awards. Tune in to hear whether the guys think Nomadland or The Trial of the Chicago 7will take home the big prize, and to listen in on their discussion about how many awards Minari, Promising Young Woman, Sound of Metal, and other hopefuls will take home.
Resources:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Movies:
When They See Us
13th
Just Mercy
Selma
Fruitvale Station
Get Out
If Beale Street Could Talk
Do the Right Thing
Blackkklansmen
Malcom X
The Hate U Give
I Am Not Your Negro
Watchmen
Mudbound
Fences
12 Years a Slave
Blindspotting
Subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review as well! Follow us on social media:
Sam Osorio
Twitter: @Sam0so
Instagram: @samosorio
Letterboxd: @samoso
Raj Sawhney
Twitter and Instagram: @rajsaw236
Letterboxd: @rajsaw2
Music from https://www.bensound.com
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53min
April 06, 2021Godzilla vs. Kong review
News:
Minari, Burning star Steven Yeun joins Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya in Jordan Peele’s next film (Deadline)

Warner Bros., DC scrap James Wan’s The Trench, Ava DuVernay’s New Gods (THR)

Netflix acquires Knives Out 2 and 3 for $400+ million (Deadline)
Trailers:
Yasuke

Space Jam: A New Legacy
Reviews:
Godzilla vs. Kong

Raj: Clannad, Clannad After Story

Sam: The White Tiger
Resources:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Movies:
When They See Us
13th
Just Mercy
Selma
Fruitvale Station
Get Out
If Beale Street Could Talk
Do the Right Thing
Blackkklansmen
Malcom X
The Hate U Give
I Am Not Your Negro
Watchmen
Mudbound
Fences
12 Years a Slave
Blindspotting
Subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review as well! Follow us on social media:
Sam Osorio
Twitter: @Sam0so
Instagram: @samosorio
Letterboxd: @samoso
Raj Sawhney
Twitter and Instagram: @rajsaw236
Letterboxd: @rajsaw2
Music from https://www.bensound.com
...more
49min
March 29, 2021The Suicide Squad trailer reaction
NEWS
The Suicide Squad trailer

John Wick director Chad Stahelski to helm Ghost of Tsushima film adaptation (Deadline)

Pierce Brosnan joins Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam (THR)

Cary Fukunaga to direct adaptation of Tokyo Ghost (THR)
REVIEWS
Sam: Invincible, The Sopranos

Raj: The Chaser, The Yellow Sea

Joint: Godzilla, Godzilla: King of Monsters
Resources:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Movies:
When They See Us
13th
Just Mercy
Selma
Fruitvale Station
Get Out
If Beale Street Could Talk
Do the Right Thing
Blackkklansmen
Malcom X
The Hate U Give
I Am Not Your Negro
Watchmen
Mudbound
Fences
12 Years a Slave
Blindspotting
Subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review as well! Follow us on social media:
Sam Osorio
Twitter: @Sam0so
Instagram: @samosorio
Letterboxd: @samoso
Raj Sawhney
Twitter and Instagram: @rajsaw236
Letterboxd: @rajsaw2
Music from https://www.bensound.com
...more
45min
March 23, 2021 Zack Snyder's Justice League review
On this episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj review Zack Snyder's highly anticipated cut of Justice League. The guys discuss how it compares to the theatrical version, whether it is an improvement, and how HBO Max made the release possible.
Resources:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Movies:
When They See Us
13th
Just Mercy
Selma
Fruitvale Station
Get Out
If Beale Street Could Talk
Do the Right Thing
Blackkklansmen
Malcom X
The Hate U Give
I Am Not Your Negro
Watchmen
Mudbound
Fences
12 Years a Slave
Blindspotting
Subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review as well! Follow us on social media:
Sam Osorio
Twitter: @Sam0so
Instagram: @samosorio
Letterboxd: @samoso
Raj Sawhney
Twitter and Instagram: @rajsaw236
Letterboxd: @rajsaw2
Music from https://www.bensound.com
...more
45min
March 16, 2021 Breaking down the Oscar nominations
On this episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj react to the morning's announcement of who was nominated for the 93rd Academy Awards. The guys break down the biggest surprises and snubs, and make some predictions along the way.
Resources:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Movies:
When They See Us
13th
Just Mercy
Selma
Fruitvale Station
Get Out
If Beale Street Could Talk
Do the Right Thing
Blackkklansmen
Malcom X
The Hate U Give
I Am Not Your Negro
Watchmen
Mudbound
Fences
12 Years a Slave
Blindspotting
Subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review as well! Follow us on social media:
Sam Osorio
Twitter: @Sam0so
Instagram: @samosorio
Letterboxd: @samoso
Raj Sawhney
Twitter and Instagram: @rajsaw236
Letterboxd: @rajsaw2
Music from https://www.bensound.com
...more
50min
March 09, 2021 Raya and the Last Dragon review
On this episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj review Disney Animation's newest release, Raya and the Last Dragon -- starring Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, and Gemma Chan. The guys break down their thoughts on the newest Disney Princess flick and debate whether it is worth the $30 price tag on Disney+.
Resources:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Movies:
When They See Us
13th
Just Mercy
Selma
Fruitvale Station
Get Out
If Beale Street Could Talk
Do the Right Thing
Blackkklansmen
Malcom X
The Hate U Give
I Am Not Your Negro
Watchmen
Mudbound
Fences
12 Years a Slave
Blindspotting
Subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review as well! Follow us on social media:
Sam Osorio
Twitter: @Sam0so
Instagram: @samosorio
Letterboxd: @samoso
Raj Sawhney
Twitter and Instagram: @rajsaw236
Letterboxd: @rajsaw2
Music from https://www.bensound.com
...more
35min
March 02, 2021Golden Globe reactions and Avatar Studios
Following the kickoff to the 2021 awards season, Sam and Raj sit down to discuss the year's virtual Golden Globes ceremony. The guys reveal their thoughts on the winners and losers, and break down how the results could influence the Oscars. The guys also go in-depth on Nickelodeon's announcement of the creation of Avatar Studios and provide their thoughts on the final season of Attack on Titan so far.
NEWS
Golden Globes reaction (Winners)

Avatar: The Last Airbender universe to expand with the creation of Avatar Studios at Nickelodeon with original creators Bryan Konietzko, Michael DiMartino (Press Release)

Luca trailer

Michael Fassbender to star in David Fincher’s assassin drama ‘The Killer’ for Netflix (THR)

Tom Holland’s third Spider Man film titled Spider Man: No Way Home (Instagram)
REVIEWS
The Sopranos

Jujutsu Kaisen

Attack on Titan
Resources:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Movies:
When They See Us
13th
Just Mercy
Selma
Fruitvale Station
Get Out
If Beale Street Could Talk
Do the Right Thing
Blackkklansmen
Malcom X
The Hate U Give
I Am Not Your Negro
Watchmen
Mudbound
Fences
12 Years a Slave
Blindspotting
Subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review as well! Follow us on social media:
Sam Osorio
Twitter: @Sam0so
Instagram: @samosorio
Letterboxd: @samoso
Raj Sawhney
Twitter and Instagram: @rajsaw236
Letterboxd: @rajsaw2
Music from https://www.bensound.com
...more
59min
February 25, 2021 Our introduction to Akira Kurosawa
On this special episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj discuss their introduction to legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. The guys discuss which film they chose to start with, Kurosawa's influence on the history of filmmaking, and why they respect the director after beginning to dig into his filmography.
Resources:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Movies:
When They See Us
13th
Just Mercy
Selma
Fruitvale Station
Get Out
If Beale Street Could Talk
Do the Right Thing
Blackkklansmen
Malcom X
The Hate U Give
I Am Not Your Negro
Watchmen
Mudbound
Fences
12 Years a Slave
Blindspotting
Subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review as well! Follow us on social media:
Sam Osorio
Twitter: @Sam0so
Instagram: @samosorio
Letterboxd: @samoso
Raj Sawhney
Twitter and Instagram: @rajsaw236
Letterboxd: @rajsaw2
Music from https://www.bensound.com
...more
1h 3min
February 22, 2021Mortal Kombat trailer and Cherry non-spoiler review
On this week's episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj discuss trailers for upcoming streaming releases including Mortal Kombat (HBO Max) and Cruella (Disney+). The guys also break down a bunch of exciting casting news, including the addition of Jesse Plemons to Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon and Joaquin Phoenix to Ari Aster's Disappointment Blvd. The guys close out the episode with non-spoiler reviews for Tom Holland's Cherry and the anime series Monster.
NEWS
Trailers: Mortal Kombat, Cruella

Jesse Plemons to lead Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro (THR)

Keke Palmer to star in Jordan Peele’s next movie, Daniel Kaluuya also in negotiations (Deadline)

Ari Aster, Joaquin Phoenix team up for Disappointment Blvd. at A24 (Deadline)
REVIEWS
Cherry

Monster
Resources:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Movies:
When They See Us
13th
Just Mercy
Selma
Fruitvale Station
Get Out
If Beale Street Could Talk
Do the Right Thing
Blackkklansmen
Malcom X
The Hate U Give
I Am Not Your Negro
Watchmen
Mudbound
Fences
12 Years a Slave
Blindspotting
Subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review as well! Follow us on social media:
Sam Osorio
Twitter: @Sam0so
Instagram: @samosorio
Letterboxd: @samoso
Raj Sawhney
Twitter and Instagram: @rajsaw236
Letterboxd: @rajsaw2
Music from https://www.bensound.com
...more
48min
February 15, 2021Who should replace Gina Carano in The Mandalorian?
On this week's episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj discuss Gina Carano's firing from Lucasfilm and The Mandalorian and speculate who they would like to see replace the former Cara Dune actress on the series. The guys discuss the new trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League and the Pedro Pascal/Bella Ramsey casting for The Last of Us HBO series. Sam and Raj close out episode with reviews of Judas and the Black Messiah and Saint Maud.
NEWS
Gina Carano fired from The Mandalorian (Deadline)

Zack Snyder’s Justice League trailer

Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey to headline The Last of Us TV series at HBO (Deadline, THR)

Elisabeth Moss cast as Eleanor Coppola in Francis and The Godfather (Deadline)

Donald Glover, Phoebe Waller-Bridge teaming up for Mr. & Mrs. Smith series for Amazon
REVIEWS
Sam:
Saint Maud

Judas and the Black Messiah
Raj:
Before Trilogy

The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Saint Maud

Judas and the Black Messiah

To All the Boys: Always and Forever
Resources:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Movies:
When They See Us
13th
Just Mercy
Selma
Fruitvale Station
Get Out
If Beale Street Could Talk
Do the Right Thing
Blackkklansmen
Malcom X
The Hate U Give
I Am Not Your Negro
Watchmen
Mudbound
Fences
12 Years a Slave
Blindspotting
Subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review as well! Follow us on social media:
Sam Osorio
Twitter: @Sam0so
Instagram: @samosorio
Letterboxd: @samoso
Raj Sawhney
Twitter and Instagram: @rajsaw236
Letterboxd: @rajsaw2
Music from https://www.bensound.com
...more
50min

FAQs about Talkin' Movies with Sam and Raj:

How many episodes does Talkin' Movies with Sam and Raj have?

The podcast currently has 117 episodes available.