Episode 43: Batman, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Horror Films - a podcast by Raj Sam
from 2020-06-29T13:39:44
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:
- Tenet - August 12
- Mulan - August 21
- M. Night Shyamalan - July 23, 2021
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://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
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