In the latest episode of Hidden Gems and Guilty Pleasures, Manny as chosen the 2007 crime drama, Zodiac, starring Robert Downey Jr., Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo.

In a BONUS Episode of the Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast, Sam and Manny celebrate the start of the 2020 MLB season by reviewing the 1992 baseball classic film, A League Of Their Own starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Lori Petty and Madonna.

This week it’s Sam’s pick as we take a break between series and Samuel has chosen the 2015 action comedy film, American Ultra starring Jessie Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart and Topher Grace. Manny also discusses the 11 movies he watched including one popular franchise that he finally watched while Sam talks about some Pixar classics and … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 113 – American Ultra →

The last episode of the 1996 Retrospective is upon us as Sam and Manny take a look back at the entire 1996 Year in Film. They discuss the 69th Annual Academy Awards and provide their Top 10 Movies of the year. Past and Future guests Adam, Rachel, Sean, Mike and Jordan also provide us with … Continue reading Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 112 – 1996 Year In Review →

Sam and Manny discuss the last of the 5 Best Picture nominees, Shine. Starring the winner of the Best Actor Oscar, Geoffrey Rush, it chronicles the life of Australian piano prodigy David Helfgott.

In a BONUS episode, the 2 Dorks review the 1996 Sci-fi blockbuster, Independence Day starring Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pulman. Has this action filled movie held up after 24 years? What is this films legacy? Have the special effects held up after 2 decades? Well listen in and see what Sam and Manny … Continue reading Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast BONUS EPISODE – Independence Day →

In Part 4 of their 1996 Retrospective, Sam and Manny discuss the Best Picture nominated film: Secrets and Lies, Written and Directed by Mike Leigh, starring Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. This highly acclaimed film is one that both these 2 Dorks haven’t seen so listen in to hear what they have to … Continue reading Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 110 – Secrets and Lies →

In Part 2 of our 1996 Retrospective Mini Series, Sam and Manny discuss the Coen brothers classic film, Fargo. Has this dark dramedy aged as well as other Coen brothers films? Tune in and listen as the two dorks break this movie down.

In Part 2 of their 1996 Year In Review Mini-Series, Sam and Manny tackle the first of the 5 Best Picture Nominees and the winner of that year, The English Patient. Has time been kind to the 9 time Oscar winner? Tune in to see what the boys think as well as listening to the other films they watched this past week. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @Sam_Manny_Movie. Opening theme is The English Patient: Main Title Theme performed by Gabriel Yared

With the 1996 Retrospective about to begin, Manny takes Sam down to San Francisco and reviews The Rock, starring Sean Connery, Nicholas Cage and Ed Harris. This Michael Bay action film is one of the few movies by him that Manny likes….did Sam enjoy seeing Cage’s first foray into action? Tune in and find out … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 106 – The Rock →