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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Talkin' Movies with Sam and Raj episodes:

December 07, 2020Episode 87: Oscar Isaac cast in Metal Gear Solid and Mank Review
On this episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj discuss Oscar Isaac's casting as Solid Snake in Jordan Vogt-Roberts' Metal Gear Solid movie. The guys also discuss Emma Stone's exit from Damien Chazelle's Babylon and Margot Robbie's potential casting as her replacement. Finally, Sam and Raj close out the episode with reviews for a series of Oscar contenders, including Nomadland, Sound of Metal, and Mank, and a spoiler discussion of Chapter 15 of The Mandalorian.
NEWS
Oscar Isaac to play Solid Snake in Jordan Vogt-Roberts Metal Gear Solid movie (Deadline)
Margot Robbie in talks to replace Emma Stone in Damien Chazelle’s Babylon (Deadline)
Rapid Fire:
The Russo Brothers confirm Ryan Gosling/Chris Evans Netflix spy project will spawn a franchise (Collider)

Vera Farmiga, Florence Pugh, and Zahn McClarnon will join Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld in Hawkeye series (Variety)

HBO shares concept art of Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon (Twitter)

David O. Russell enlists Hildur Guonadottir to score his next film (Film Music Reporter)

Hiroyuki Sanada joins Brad Pitt, Lady Gaga in Bullet Train (Deadline)

Wonder Woman 1984 reactions (Collider)
REVIEWS
Citizen Kane

Mank

Sound of Metal

Nomadland

The Mandalorian Chapter 15
Below are some resources where you can learn more about what you can do, plus a list of related movies that you should check out.
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
December 04, 2020 Episode 86: Warner Bros. to premiere 2021 movies on HBO Max
In an unprecedented move that will likely shape the future of moviegoing, Warner Bros. announced today that their 2021 slate of films will premiere both in theaters and on HBO Max on the same day. The slate of films a part of this plan include the aforementioned Wonder Woman 1984, Judas and the Black Messiah, Tom and Jerry, Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Combat, Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, In The Heights, The Suicide Squad, The Matrix 4, Dune, and more.
On this emergency episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj discuss this monumental decision and what it means for the future of cinemas.
Press Release
Announcement Video
Below are some resources where you can learn more about what you can do, plus a list of related movies that you should check out.
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
34min
November 30, 2020Episode 85: Is The Mandalorian Chapter 13 the best of the series?
On this episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj discuss a new horror film from Ex Machina and Devs filmmaker Alex Garland and Vanity Fair's exclusive first-look at Tom Holland in Cherry. The guys also discuss the kickoff of the holiday season with Hulu's Happiest Season and review Chapter 13 of The Mandalorian.
NEWS:
Alex Garland working on “low-budget” horror film (Empire)
First look at Tom Holland, Russo Brothers Oscar vehicle, Cherry (VF)
Also in the news:
Jessica Chastain’s The 355 pushed to January 14, 2022 (Variety)

Godzilla vs. Kong could follow Wonder Woman 1984, head to HBO Max (THR)

David Prowse dies at 85
REVIEWS:
Sam: The Camille Girl/Midori/Shōjo Tsubaki, Kung Fu Hustle
Happiest Season
The Mandalorian, Chapter 13
Below are some resources where you can learn more about what you can do, plus a list of related movies that you should check out.
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
November 26, 2020 Episode 84: Get Out (and the 90th Academy Awards)
On this episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj continue to revisit past Oscar favorites, this time going back to Get Out. The guys discuss Jordan Peele's stellar directorial debut, the tiny details you pick up on re-watches, and why this movie extends beyond its genre. The guys also look back at the 90th Academy Awards and discuss whether movies like Lady Bird, Call Me By Your Name, Logan, and The Shape of Water deserved what they got at the Oscars.
Below are some resources where you can learn more about what you can do, plus a list of related movies that you should check out.
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
43min
November 23, 2020Episode 83: Wonder Woman 1984 heads to HBO Max
On this episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj discuss Warner Bros. groundbreaking decision to release Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max on Christmas Day. The guys also discuss Zendaya's Oscar chances with Malcolm and Marie's February release, the addition of Lady Gaga, Logan Lerman, and Michael Shannon to Brad Pitt's Bullet Train, and the first trailer for Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland's Chaos Walking.
NEWS
Release Updates:
Wonder Woman 1984 to hit HBO Max on Christmas day

Zendaya, John David Washington’s Malcolm and Marie gets February 5 release from Netflix (THR)
Lady Gaga (Collider), Logan Lerman (Deadline), and Michael Shannon (Deadline) join Brad Pitt and Zazie Beetz in Bullet Train
10 Cloverfield Lane director Dan Trachtenberg to helm next Predator installment (Deadline)
Trailer Corner:
Chaos Walking

Pieces of a Woman

Snyder Cut
Rapid Fire:
Tyler Perry, Melanie Lynsky, Ron Perlman join Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up (THR)

21 Jump Street team Lord/Miller and Channing Tatum to reteam for Universal Monster movie (Deadline)

Creed 2 director Steven Caple Jr. to direct a new Transformers movie (Deadline)

Marvel updates: Black Panther 2 could be set to film in July 2021 (THR), Deadpool 3 said to be moving forward with Bob’s Burgers writers Molyneux Sisters (Deadline)
REVIEWS
Sam: Call Me By Your Name, Hugo

Raj: Gangs of London, Toy Story
Below are some resources where you can learn more about what you can do, plus a list of related movies that you should check out.
Resources:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
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
Music from https://www.bensound.com
...more
59min
November 16, 2020Episode 82: A Quiet Place, Grindelwald, and Lilo & Stitch
On this episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj break down a busy week in movie news, which included announcements of A Quiet Place spinoff, new casting for Grindelwald, a live-action Lilo & Stitch, and much, much more!
NEWS
Jeff Nichols to helm A Quiet Place spinoff (THR)

Mads Mikkelsen in talks to replace Johnny Depp as Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts franchise (Deadline)

Crazy Rich Asians filmmaker Jon M. Chu to direct live-action Lilo and Stitch (THR)

Paul Dano, Ethan Hawke, Riley Keough, Bill Burr, and Peter Sarsgard join Jake Gyllenhaal’s The Guilty (Deadline)

Happiest Season trailer
REVIEWS
A Silent Voice

The Mandalorian, Chapter 11
Below are some resources where you can learn more about what you can do, plus a list of related movies that you should check out.
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
November 13, 2020 Episode 81: Moonlight, La La Land, and one of the craziest Oscars
On this episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj look back at the 2016 Best Picture winner, Moonlight. The guys discuss why Barry Jenkins' masterpiece transcends traditional storytelling, making it one of the most impactful films ever made. Sam and Raj also look back at the 2017 Oscars and the crazy La La Land/Moonlight mix-up.
Below are some resources where you can learn more about what you can do, plus a list of related movies that you should check out.
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
57min
November 09, 2020 Episode 80: Johnny Depp departs the Fantastic Beasts franchise
On this episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj discuss Warner Bros. decision to remove Johnny Depp from the Fantastic Beasts franchise. The guys break down how the franchise may move forward with the character of Grindelwald and who may be recast in the role. The guys also review the Sundance hit, Possessor, and The Mandalorian Chapter 10 (Season 2, Episode 2).
Below are some resources where you can learn more about what you can do, plus a list of related movies that you should check out.
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
November 06, 2020 Episode 79: The 2021 Oscar Season Begins
Sam and Raj begin their deep dive into the Oscar race once again on this episode of Talkin' Movies. The guys discuss a wide variety of awards contenders, including movies from the beginning of the year like The Way Back and Da 5 Bloods, to traditional Oscar season releases like Nomadland, Mank, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Minari, One Night in Miami, and MORE!
Below are some resources where you can learn more about what you can do, plus a list of related movies that you should check out.
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
November 02, 2020Episode 78: The Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere Review
On this episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj review the premiere episode of The Mandalorian season 2. The guys discuss what it feels to be back in a galaxy far, far away, and whether or not this episode lives up to what season 1 gave us. Sam and Raj also break down news stories including Oscar Isaac's casting as Moon Knight in Marvel's upcoming Disney+ series, and Patrick Wilson's directorial debut, Insidious 5.
NEWS
Oscar Isaac to lead Moon Knight series for Marvel on Disney+ (Deadline)

Patrick Wilson to make directorial debut with Insidious 5 (Variety)

The Midnight Sky trailer
RAPID FIRE
Adam Sandler, Chernobyl director Johan Renck to team for The Spaceman of Bohemia (Deadline)

Awkwafina and Sandra Oh team up for Netflix comedy (Twitter)

Tom Holland confirms that Spider-Man 3 is shooting
REVIEWS
Sam: Over the Garden Wall, Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Raj: Snow White, Throne of Blood, Memories of Murder, His House

Joint: The Mandalorian
Below are some resources where you can learn more about what you can do, plus a list of related movies that you should check out.
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

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.