Samuel And Manuel Movie Podcast

For Part 10 of the 1991 Retrospective Mini Series, Manny and Sam review the second highest grossing film of the year: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. This Kevin Costner star vehicle was a smash hit in 1991 and one that Manny has always had an affinity for but how did Sam like it after watching … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 240 – Robin Hood Prince of Thieves →

As per tradition… Groundhog Day review.

In part 9 of the 1991 retrospective mini series, Sam and Manny review the highest grossing film of the year, the action masterpiece: Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Many people consider this to be the greatest action film ever made, do the 2 Dorks agree?

In Part 8 of their 1991 Retrospective Mini Series, Sam and Manny tackle the third of the Best Picture Nominees, the Nick Nolte and Barbara Streisand drama, The Prince of Tides. Nominated for 7 Academy Awards this film was highly touted back in 1991, so Sam and Manny disect the film and see how it … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 238 – The Prince of Tides →

In Part 7 of the 1991 Retrospective Mini Series, Sam and Manny tackle the Worst Picture Winner of the 1991 Razzies, Hudson Hawk. This Bruce Willis film took home 3 Razzies that year and is widely considered to be truly awful, so what did our two dorks think of it? Tune in and find out.

Sam and Manny take a look back at all the movies they reviewed in 2022 and hand out some awards like: Biggest Surprise, Favorite Episode, Best Actress, Worst Performance and Best Film.

Sam and Manny take a look back over the past year of the podcast and hand out some awards to the films they've covered including Biggest Surprise, Best Actress, Worst Performance, Best Film and many others.

In thier 4th annual Christmas Episode, Sam and Manny have decided to review the 1998 comedy: Scrooged. Bill Murray stars in this updated take on the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.

In Part 6 of the 1991 Retrospective Mino Series, Sam and Manny review the highest grossing comedy of the year, City Slickers starring Billy Crystal, Jack Palance, Bruno Kirby and Daniel Stern.

Due to the busy nature of this time of year, the boys were unable to get their review of City Slickers done in time for this week's episode so instead they recorded this fun little game that Manny borrowed from the Top 10 Podcast where they go through a bracket style tournament of the top … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast – BONUS Episode →

For part 5 of their 1991 Retrospective mini series, Manny and Sam discuss the Best Picture nominee, JFK, starring Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Joe Pesci and Kevin Bacon. This provocative film comes with a lot of controversy but is critically acclaimed so where do they boys sit in their opinons on the film?

In Part 4 of the 1991 Retrospective Mini Series, Manny and Sam review the breakout hit, Boyz In The Hood starring Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne and Amgela Bassett. Nominated for two Oscars, this film burst onto the scene and ushered in a new era of filmmakers.

In Part 3 of the 1991 Retrospective, Sam and Manny review the first of the Best Picture nominees, Bugsy. With 10 Oscar nominations, including 2 wins, do Sam and Manny think it's worthy of such acclaim? Listen to them break it down and find out.

For their 5th Annual Remembrance Day episode, Sam and Manny have chosen to review 2017's Best Picture Nominee, Dunkirk. Directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Harry Styles, Cillian Murphy, Kenneth Branagh and Mark Rylance, it focuses on 3 interweaving stories about the rescue at Dunkirk during WW2.

For the Annual Fan Selected Halloween Horror Film, the fans have chosen 1973's The Exorcist for Sam and Manny to review. With 10 Oscar nominations, this film is widely considered one of the greatest horror films of all time.

In Part 2 of the 1991 Retrospective Mini Series, Sam and Manny are joined by Abbey to review the 1991 Steven Spielberg film, Hook. Telling the story of Peter Pan after he has left Neverland, grown up and forgotten who he was, he must return there to rescue his children when they've been kidnapped by … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 228 – Hook with special guest Abbey McCaulley →

It's the annual Sam's birthday movie pick episode where Sam picks a movie for the boys to review and he has selected the very movie that debuted the same day as him: Swingers. On October 18, 1996 both Sam and Swingers were introduced to the world so Sammy boy has chosen this to be his … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 227 – Swingers →

To kick off the start of the new 1991 Retrospective mini-series, Manny is joined by Jordan Spiers to watch the multiple Oscar nominated film: Thelma & Louise. They break down this iconic film and discuss its relevance to today.

Sam has returned to the podcast and we get the second part of their countdown of Stacker.com's Top 100 film list as well as some trivia on each film so join the boys as they count down #50 to #1

After finishing the 1992 Retrospective mini-series, the boys decided to do a little pallette cleanser episode to officially welcome Sam back after he took a little break so the boys play a little trivia game as they count down the Top 100 films from Stacker.com

Rachel Corp joins Sammy and Manny in taking a look back at the year 1992 as they reassess the Oscars with 30 years hindsight. After deciding if the Academy Awards got right back in 1992, the trio then list off their Top 10 films of 1992 as well as the PFG's Top 10.

Jordan Spiers comes on again as a guest host to review the 1992 Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Unforgiven. Jordan and Manny are joined by a surprise guest who helps break down the Oscar winning film as well as discuss the numerous films and shows they've all been watching.

As a BONUS episode, Manny and guest host Michael Ciardullo sit down and review The Top 100 Films of the 2000s by Filmsfatale.com.  

In Part 11 of the 1992 Retrospective Mini Series, Manny is joined by Rachel Corp to discuss and review Quentin Tarantino's debut film: Reservoir Dogs.

In part 10 of the 1992 Retrospective mini series, Manny is joined by Rachel Corp to review the highest grossing film of 1992, the animated classic, Aladdin. With Robin Williams as the Genie, this film opens the door for animated films to cast high profile actors in them and the world of animation is changed … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 220 – Aladdin w/ guest Rachel Corp →

In Part 9 of the 1992 Retrospective mini-series, Manny is joined by Mush Head to review the Kevin Costner/Whitney Houston action/romance film, The Bodyguard. Has the movie aged well after 30 years? Listen to the 2 Friends discuss the film and break it down.

PFG (Past & Future Guest) Michael Ciardullo steps into the co-hosting chair to review the 1992 oscar nominated film, Chaplin, starring Robert Downey Jr, chronicling the life of Hollywood icon Charlie Chaplin. Mike is a Chaplin fanatic so listen in as he talks about a film that means a lot to him.

Rachel Corp steps in for Sam this week as they review the 7th film in the 1992 Retrospective Mini Series, David Fincher's directorial debut, Alien 3. The Sci fi films stars Sigourney Weaver, Charles Dance and Charles Dutton and was supposed to be the last film in the franchise. What do the 2 friends think … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 217 – Alien 3 →

This week Jordan Spiers steps in for Sam and joins Manny to review the Best Picture nominee, A Few Good Men, starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore and Kevin Bacon.

With Sam on a hiatus, the podcast put out the bat signal to and PFG (Past & Future Guest) Wes Minaker stepped  up to fill in so they could review the 1992 film Malcolm X starring Denzel Washington. The film chronicles the life of the polarizing and inspirational man as he work towards becoming the … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 215 – Malcolm X →

In Part 4 of the 1992 Retrospective mini series, Sam and Manny review the Razzie Award winner for Worst Picture, Shining Through starring Michael Douglas and Melanie Griffith. This WW2 drama took home 3 Razzies and the guys discuss why this film was so reviled.

In Part 3 of the 1992 Retrospective Mini Series, Sam and Manny review the 1992 Worst Picture winner: Shining Through starring Michael Douglas and Melanie Griffith. The 3 time Razzie winner left the guys with a lot to discuss but not before Manny gives a very passionate spoiler filled review of Jurassic World: Dominion.

In Part 2 of the 14 part 1992 retrospective mini-series, Sam and Manny review the smash hit and controversial film of the year, Basic Instinct. The film that catapulted Sharon Stone into superstardom is broken down and dissected by the 2 dorks.

Sam and Manny start their newest mini series, this one is on 1992 and they're beggining with one of the Best Picture nominees: Scent of a Woman. The film that finally brought an Oscar to Al Pacino, Sam and Manny get to discuss the merits and flaws of the film and how well it's held … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 211 – Scent of a Woman →

Ray Salmond makes his podcasting debut with Sam and Manny to discuss the 1959 comedy classic, Some Like It Hot starring Marilyn Munroe, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis. Long considered one of the greatest films ever made as it currently sits at #22 on the AFI Top 100, the trio get together to break down … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 210 – Some Like It Hot with special guest Ray Salmond →

We get a brand new PFG (Past and Future Guest) as Abbey McAuley makes her podcasting debut as she joins Sam and Manny to review the 2001 film, A Knight's Tale. Prior to breaking down Heath Ledger's first headlining role, the boys interview their newest guest to find out what movies she likes and doesnt … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 209 – A Knight's Tale with special guest Abbey McAuley →

In the final installment of the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Mini Series, Sam and Manny review the 2019 film: Star Wars – The Rise of Skywalker. What did the think to the finale of the 9 part Skywalker saga? Download and listen to find out.

In part 2 of the Annual Star Wars Trilogy mini series, Sam and Manny review the most controversial film in the franchise: The Last Jedi. It's a decisive film to say the least so listen in to see how the 2 Dorks break it down.

Happy Star Wars Day everyone!! For the 3rd year in a row, Sam and Manny celebrate Star Wars day by starting a new Star Wars trilogy mini series and this year they'll be doing Episodes 7 through 9 this year. Tune in to their thoughts on The Force Awakens.

After 4 months and 12 episodes looking back on 1993, the final episode of the 1993 Retrospective Mini Series is upon us as Sam and Manny take a look back at the year of 1993 as a whole. They recap the 55th Annual Academy Awards and determine if they got it right and discuss any … Continue reading Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 205 – 1993 Year In Review →

In the penultimate episode of the 1993 Retrospective Mini Series, Sam and Manny review the winner of the Best Picture Oscar, Steven Spielberg's masterpiece, Schindler's List. This gripping drama chronicling one man's attempt to save jewish people from the atrocities during the events in Krakow, Poland in World War 2 stars Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 204 – Schindler's List →

In part 11 of the 1993 Retrospective Mini-Series, Sam and Manny discuss the review the 1993 Worst Picture Winner from the Golden Raspberry Awards, Indecent Proposal. This romantic drama stars Robert Redford, Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson and won 3 Golden raspberry awards this year. Do the boys think it's worthy of such infamy? Listen … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 203 – Indecent Proposal →

This is the 4th annual Baseball Opening Day bonus episode to celebrate the beginning of the 2022 MLB season and the boys take a trip back to 1976 to review The Bad News Bears starring Walter Mattheau, Tatum O'Neal and Jackie Earl Haley. Has the film held up after 46 years?

Because of a difficulty in finding and watching the Piano it was rescheduled and we got the Dave episode but the boys wanted to make sure they got all 5 Best Picture nominees watched and reviewed so they quickly scrambled and put together this quick minisode on the film. Let us know what you think … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Minisode – The Piano →

The award show that truly signifies cinema has finally arrived as the 5th Annual SAMPAS (Samuel And Manuel Podcast Awards) and the winners will be announced. There are 12 awards to be handed out by Manny and Sam in categories like: Best Villian, Biggest Disappointment, Best Action Scene and Favorite Film.

As per their promise that if CODA won Best Picture at the 94th Academy Awards, Sam and Manny would record a Bonus episode to honor the moment and here it is. Sam and Manny's favorite film of 2021 won Best Picture and they wanted to celebrate the occasion.

In this BONUS episode, Sam and Manny discuss and recap the 94th Annual Academy Awards as well as answer some questions about the show.

As per tradition, the boys prepare for the Oscars by revealing their 10 Favorite Films of the Year!! Sam and Manny have watched a plethora of movies and have painstakingly compiled their lists to bring you the DEFINITIVE Top 10 movies of the year!

To help celebrate the 200th episode of the Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast, Mike Ciardullo joins the boys for Part 10 of the 1993 Retrospective Mini Series to review True Romance. Starring Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper and Christopher Walken, this crime drama follows to lovers as they try to sell some cocaine they … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 200 – True Romance with special guest Mike Ciardullo →

A movie so big and so monumental required not one but two guests as Rachel Corp and Jordan Spiers join the boys to discuss 1993's most popular film: Jurassic Park. This action adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sir Richard Attenborough broke box office records and … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 199 – Jurassic Park w/ special guests Rachel Corp and Jordan Spiers →

Because of unforeseen availabilty issues, Sam and Manny had to change from reviewing The Piano, to the Kevin Kline comedy, Dave. Co starring Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella and Sir Ben Kingsley, it follows a presidential look alike who takes the job full time.