On this special episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj break down their 5 favorite movies of 2020! Although it has been a weird year for film, there are still many great things to recommend, most of which you can stream from the comfort of your own home! Take a listen and see what the guys think are among the best movies halfway through this year. 

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

Sam and Raj kick off their countdown to Christopher Nolan's Tenet with a look back at his career. In the first of a multi-episode series, the guys look at The Dark Knight Trilogy. The two break down each individual film, discuss its legacy, and look at how The Dark Knight changed the way they saw movies. 

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

On the first special news episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj break down a busy week in the industry, which includes announcements about the delay of Halloween Kills and Jude Law's casting in David Lowery's Peter Pan film as Captain Hook. The guys also look at upcoming projects for Brad Pitt and John Boyega. 

STORIES:

Jude Law to play Captain Hook in David Lowery's live-action Peter Pan (Variety)

Halloween Kills delayed to 2021, teaser trailer released (Bloody Disgusting)

Brad Pitt, David Leitch team up for Bullet Train (Deadline)

John Boyega, Felicty Jones, Jodie Turner Smith, and Jack Reynor to star in Borderlands (Deadline)

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

On this week's first episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj review the film adaptation of the hit Broadway play, Hamilton. The guys discuss how the stage production translates to the small screen and how Disney helped make the experience possible. 

NEWS

Netflix news:

Trailers:

REVIEWS

Sam: Hamilton, Dark

Raj: Hamilton, What We Do in the Shadows (TV), Ju On Origins, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark

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:

On this week's Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj look at some major Hollywood news from the week, which includes Michael Keaton's return to Batman and Margot Robbie signing on to a new Pirates of the Caribbean. The guys also take a deep dive into the horror genre, discussing what makes it special and how it has evolved over the years. 

NEWS:

Michael Keaton returning to play Bruce Wayne in The Flash (The Wrap)

Margot Robbie reteams with Chistina Hodson for new Pirates of the Caribbean (THR)

Rapid Fire:

Elizabeth Banks to play Ms. Frizzle in Live-Action Magic School Bus (THR)

Netflix releases first images of Enola Holmes (Twitter)

Barry Jenkins to write a feature adaptation of documentary Virunga, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio (Deadline)

Top Gun Maverick director to helm Twister reboot (Variety)

Delayed release dates:

REVIEWS:

Sam: Let the Right One In, Peaky Blinders, Avatar Comics

Raj: When Harry Met Sally, Your Name, The Lodge

FEATURED SEGMENT:

Horror Films: What makes the genre special?

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 (and where to stream them):

When They See Us - Netflix

13th - Netflix

Just Mercy - Free to Rent

Selma - Free to Rent

Fruitvale Station - Rental

Get Out - Rental

If Beale Street Could Talk - Hulu

Do the Right Thing - Free to Rent

Blackkklansmen - HBO

Malcom X - Netflix

The Hate U Give - HBO

I Am Not Your Negro - Amazon Prime

Let the Fire Burn - Kanopy

Watchmen - HBO

Mudbound - Netflix

Fences - Rental

12 Years a Slave - Rental

Blindspotting - Free to Rent

On this week's episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj take a look back at the Harry Potter franchise, breaking down each individual film before discussing JK Rowling's recent comments and whether or not we can separate the art from the artist. The guys also take a look at a very busy news week, which included announcements on a new Will Smith project, Kristen Stewart signing on to play Princess Diana, and a whole bunch of Oscar Isaac news!

NEWS

Will Smith teaming with Antoine Fuqua for Emancipation (Deadline) 

Kristen Stewart to star as Princess Diana in Pablo Larrain’s Spencer (Deadline)

Oscar Isaac Corner

Drew Goddard to pen Project Hail Mary (THR)

First look at Regina King’s One Night in Miami (EW) 

Edgar Wright to direct thriller The Chain (Deadline) 

Dan Gilroy finds next project, AI centered Faster, Cheaper, Better (Deadline) 

Zack Snyder releases first clip from his Justice League (Deadline) 

Trailers

Netflix picking up Trial of Chicago 7 (Variety)

Tenet Preview (EW)

REVIEWS

Sam: Dallas Buyers Club, Wolf Children, Normal People

Raj: Ford v Ferrari, 7500

FEATURED SEGMENT

Harry Potter Series Review

Separating art from the artist

Resources:

https://blacklivesmatter.com/

https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

When They See Us - Netflix

13th - Netflix

Just Mercy - Free to Rent

Selma - Free to Rent

Fruitvale Station - Tubi TV

Do the Right Thing - Rental

On this week's second episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj take a deep dive into Naruto Shippuden, reviewing the series after their most recent rewatch. The guys discuss break down each arc of the show and discuss why it made them both emotional on multiple occasions. Go back a few weeks to find our review of Naruto as well!

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/

https://www.indiewire.com/2020/06/criterion-collection-black-films-streaming-1202235384/

Movies (and where to stream them):

When They See Us - Netflix

13th - Netflix

Just Mercy - Free to Rent

Selma - Free to Rent

Fruitvale Station - Tubi TV

Get Out - Rental

If Beale Street Could Talk - Hulu

Do the Right Thing - Rental

Blackkklansmen - HBO

Malcom X - Netflix

The Hate U Give - Cinemax

I Am Not Your Negro - Amazon Prime

Let the Fire Burn - Kanopy

Watchmen - HBO

Mudbound - Netflix

Fences - Rental

12 Years a Slave - Rental

On this week's first of two episodes of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj catch up on Hollywood news before (finally) reviewing some new releases! The guys discuss a bunch of delays, including Tenet and Wonder Woman 1984, and break down Jake Gyllenhaal's newly announced project. They then close out this week's episode with reviews for Pete Davidson's The King of Staten Island and Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods.

NEWS

Release dates

Academy introduces new representation goals (Press Release)

Jake Gyllenhaal’s Snow Blind picks up steam (Deadline)

REVIEWS

Shirley

The King of Staten Island

Da 5 Bloods

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/

https://www.indiewire.com/2020/06/criterion-collection-black-films-streaming-1202235384/

Movies (and where to stream them):

When They See Us - Netflix

13th - Netflix

Just Mercy - Free to Rent

Selma - Free to Rent

Fruitvale Station - Tubi TV

Get Out - Rental

If Beale Street Could Talk - Hulu

Do the Right Thing - Rental

Blackkklansmen - HBO

Malcom X - Netflix

The Hate U Give - Cinemax

I Am Not Your Negro - Amazon Prime

Let the Fire Burn - Kanopy

Watchmen - HBO

Mudbound - Netflix

Fences - Rental

12 Years a Slave - Rental

On this week's episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj take a break from the usual Hollywood conversation to talk about the tragic events that have taken place in our world. The guys discuss systematic bias and racial inequality in the industry, and examine the films and black voices that helped educate and inform them. 

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/

https://www.indiewire.com/2020/06/criterion-collection-black-films-streaming-1202235384/

Movies (and where to stream them):

When They See Us - Netflix

13th - Netflix

Just Mercy - Free to Rent

Selma - Free to Rent

Fruitvale Station - Tubi TV

Get Out - Rental

If Beale Street Could Talk - Hulu

Do the Right Thing - Rental

Blackkklansmen - HBO

Malcom X - Netflix

The Hate U Give - Cinemax

I Am Not Your Negro - Amazon Prime

Let the Fire Burn - Kanopy

Watchmen - HBO

Mudbound - Netflix

Fences - Rental

12 Years a Slave - Rental

On this week's special episode of Talkin' Movies, Sam and Raj revisit Sam's all-time favorite movie, Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke. The guys look at what makes the film so brilliant and discuss how Miyazaki has influenced the world of animation. They also discuss the possibility of Henry Cavill returning to Superman and review a bunch of movies!

NEWS

COVID UPDATES

Henry Cavill to reprise his role of Superman (Deadline)

Universal to relaunch Wolfman, Ryan Gosling to star (Variety)

RAPID FIRE

Amazon developing series on  Girl With the Dragon Tattoo character, Lisbeth Salander (Variety)

Doug Liman directing Tom Cruise space movie (Deadline)

Leigh Whannell, Blumhouse developing a sequel TV series to 2018 hit Upgrade (Deadline)

Sonic the Hedgehog sequel a go at Paramount, original team returning (Variety)

Apple to co-finance Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon (Deadline )

REVIEWS

Sam: Jennifer's Body, The Strangers

Raj: The High Note, The Vast of Night

FEATURED SEGMENT

Revisiting Princess Mononoke

Sam's underseen/underrated anime recommendations:

Shows:

Movies:

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