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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February 09, 2021Harry Potter HBO Max series and Malcom & Marie review
Sam and Raj are back this week, breaking down a bunch of movie news including M. Night Shyamalan's Old trailer, the announcement of Chloe Zhao's Dracula, Timothee Chalamet's upcoming horror movie, and what to expect out of a new HBO Max series set in the Harry Potter universe. The guys also review many titles including WandaVision, Judas and the Black Messiah, Anohana, The Little Things, and Malcolm & Marie.
NEWS
Super Bowl trailers:
Old
Horror news corner:
Chloe Zhao to direct “sci-fi western” interpretation of Dracula (THR)

Timothee Chalamet, Taylor Russell join Luca Guadagnino’s Bones & All (Deadline)

Ethan Hawke reteams with Scott Derrickson for The Black Phone, about “a kidnapped kid who finds himself in a soundproof basement surrounded by the remains of other victims. When night time falls a telephone in the room begins to ring with calls from the dead” (THR)
Harry Potter series in development at HBO Max (THR)
REVIEWS
Sam:
Love Actually, Small Axe, WandaVision
Raj:
Sundance: In the Earth, One for the Road, Censor, John and the Hole, Judas and the Black Messiah, Mass, The World to Come

Non Sundance: Pulse, Ted Lasso, Before Sunrise, Earwig and the Witch, Syncrhonic, Anohana (TV + Movie)
Joint:
The Little Things, Malcolm and Marie
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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1h 3min
January 25, 2021 2021 movie preview
On this episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj preview the 2021 movie release slate. The guys go month-by-month, discussing the most exciting releases of the year.
Full Schedule: https://www.firstshowing.net/schedule2021/
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
55min
January 18, 2021Cherry trailer reaction and plot details for Lord of the Rings series
On this NEWS and REVIEWS episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj break down the first trailer for the Tom Holland/Russo Brothers post-Avengers team up, Cherry. The guys also discuss the addition of Anya Taylor Joy, Robert DeNiro, Rami Malek, and more to David O. Russell's new movie and dig into the first plot details of Amazon's Lord of the Rings series.
NEWS:
Cherry trailer

Anya Taylor Joy, Robert DeNiro, Chris Rock, Rami Malek, more join David O. Russell’s next movie. Mike Myers, Timothy Olyphant, Michael Shannon, Andrea Riseborough, Matthias Schoenaerts, Alessandro Nivola, and Zoe Saldana also join Christian Bale, Margo Robbie, and John David Washington (Deadline)

Lord of the Rings prequel synopsis

Ethan Hawke cast alongside Oscar Isaac in Moon Knight
REVIEWS:
Sam: Giri/Haji, Ping Pong: The Animation, Demon Slayer (Manga)

Raj: A Silent Voice, Pieces of a Woman, Promising Young Woman, Servant Season 2
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
January 11, 2021 Reflecting on what we watched in 2020
On this special episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj take a look back at the most memorable things that they watched in 2020. From new TV hits like Normal People to classics like Avatar: The Last Airbender and Naruto, Sam and Raj break down what had the greatest impact on them throughout the year.
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
55min
January 04, 2021 Our top 10 movies of 2020
On this very special episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj reveal their favorite movies of the year. They discuss a wide variety of films --from indie darlings to animated blockbusters -- breaking down what films stood out in the strange year that was 2020.
Sam's Full List: https://letterboxd.com/samoso/list/2020-movies-ranked-1/
Raj's Full List: https://rajsaw.com/2021/01/02/rajs-favorite-movies-of-2020/
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
December 28, 2020Episode 92: Soul and Wonder Woman 1984 reviews + our Pixar rankings!
On this jam-packed episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj review 2 major Christmas Day streaming releases, Soul and Wonder Woman 1984, before ranking each and every Pixar movie, discussing their top 5s in-depth.
NEWS
Halloween director David Gordon Green in talks to direct The Exorcist sequel for Blumhouse (The Observer)

The Little Things trailer, starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto
REVIEWS
Wonder Woman 1984

Soul
PIXAR RANKIGS
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 5min
December 21, 2020Episode 91: The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale
On this episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj have an in-depth, spoiler filled discussion about the Season 2 finale of The Mandalorian. The guys discuss the bombshell reveals, the beautiful ending, and where the series goes from here.
NEWS
The Russo Bros. to direct Millie Bobby Brown in The Electric State (Deadline)

Florence Pugh to star in adaptation of murder mystery novel, The Maid (Deadline)

A24 sets The Green Knight for a July 31, 2021 release
REVIEWS
Raj: 5 Centimeters per Second, Weathering With You, Tenet (rewatch), Demon Slayer (Eps 1-10)

Sam: Klaus, The Queen’s Gambit, Haikyuu Season 4

Joint: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Dororo, The Mandalorian
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 9min
December 18, 2020 Episode 90: Gravity and the 86th Academy Awards
On this episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj continue their look back at previous Oscars ceremonies, this time looking at the 86th Academy Awards, representing 2013's films. The guys begin by discussing Gravity, Alfonso Cuaron's award-winning epic before looking at favorites from the year, including nominees like The Wolf of Wall Street, Frozen, and Dallas Buyers Club, and snubs like Before Midnight, Inside Llewyn Davis, and Prisoners.
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
46min
December 14, 2020Episode 89: New Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and more from Disney Investor Day
On this week’s episode of Talkin’ Movies, Sam and Raj break down the biggest announcements from Disney’s investor call. From the newest Star Wars and Marvel announcement to Pixar film reveal, the guys break down exactly what you should be excited for in the years to come!
Disney Investor Day Highlights
Lucasfilm: Ahsoka series, Hayden Christesen to return as Darth Vader, Patty Jenkins Rogue Squadron, Lando, The Acolyte

Disney: Pinocchio, Peter Pan & Wendy, Greek Freak, Cruella, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid

Animation: Raya, Encanto, and Disney+ series for Baymax, Zootopia, Moana

Pixar: Turning Red, Lightyear

Marvel, She Hulk, Kahtryn Newton joins Ant Man, Loki, Falcon and the Winter Solider, Fantastic 4
Footnote to Above: Alfred Molina to return as Doctor Octopus in Spider Man 3 (THR)

What else is in the news?
Jamie Bell and Margaret Qualley to star as Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers (Deadline)

Ana de Armas joins Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling in The Grey Man (Deadline)

Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon adds Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy to cast (Variety)

Chris Evans joins Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Rob Morgan, Cate Blanchett, Jonah Hill, Himesh Patel, Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Kid Cudi, Matthew Perry in Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up (Deadline)

Ben Affleck to star in George Clooney’s The Tender Bar (Deadline)

Trailers for Servant Season 2 and Nobody
Reviews:
Raj: The Crown S4, Cowboy Bebop, Dororo, Freaky

Sam: Wolflwakers

The Mandalorian Chapter 15
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
58min
December 10, 2020 Episode 88: Attack on Titan (Seasons 1-3)
On this special episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj recap the first 3 seasons of one of their favorite anime series, Attack on Titan, after a rewatch in preparation for the final season. The guys discuss what sets this series apart from other anime, why its twists and turns continued to surprise them, and why Hiroyuki Sawano is a legend.
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 17min

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.