2 Guys 5 Movies

Chris Gaspare & Frank Pellicone

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The podcast features two ordinary but knowledgeable film fans who examine film, past and present, through top five lists and retrospectives.

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444 episodes

The Spin Chagrin 113: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017), Roadhouse (2024), and Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its third year; the twist this year is that all the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "Sometimes You Get the Map, Sometimes You Don't.” For this category, he watched and reviewed three different movies: the recent Amazon remake of Roadhouse, directed by Doug Liman and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Johnny Depp's last Pirates movie, and the live action Dora the Explorer movie.

1h 8m
Mar 25
207: Saw Universe Journey – Saw IV (2007) and Saw V (2008)

The 2 Guys 5 Movies podcast continues their latest journey this year as they delve into the universe of Saw over the next few months. This episode focuses on a new chapter of the franchise, moving more away from Jigsaw and toward a new main character, Detective Mark Hoffman. These movies follow the formation of Hoffman as an antagonist being chased by a dogged FBI agent. Did the 2 Guys like these more than the previous installments? Finally, if you have your own ideas for the podcast, you can also email us with list suggestions at 2guys5movies@gmail.com, and thank you all for listening and your support.

42m
Mar 23
112: Robin Hood (2010 and 2018)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its third year; the twist this year is that all the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "Let's Shoot." For this, Frank chooses two movies with plenty of shooting - the 2010 and 2018 versions of Robin Hood.

1h 3m
Mar 18
The Quick Cage 098 - Dream Scenario (2023)

And we're back.2 Guys 5 Movies continues the Quick Cage where Frank watches Nic Cage movies so you don't have to. This week's episode focuses on Cage's 2023 psychological thriller comedy horror whatever titled Dream Scenario. Critically-well received and just released today on HBO Max, the film has garnered some divisive views on its exploration of cancel culture.

49m
Mar 16
The Spin Chagrin 111: Endgame (1983), Iron Warrior (1987), and Damsel (2024)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its third year; the twist this year is that all the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "Chris is a Bitch.” For this category, Frank takes us on a journey of movies that Chris would probably hate. These include the Joe D'Amato post-apocalyptic movie Endgame, the 1987 Conan-ripoff Iron Warrior, and the recent Netflix Millie Bobby Brown-vehicle Damsel. 

1h 19m
Mar 12
The Spin Chagrin 110: Horse Crazy (2001)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its third year; the twist this year is that all the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "I Don't Wanna Seem Like an Equestriaphile.” For this category, he watched multiple movies, but settled on one that was pure chagrin - 2001's Horse Crazy directed by Eric Hendershot.

1h 16m
Mar 05
206: Movies Bledsoe Needs to Watch Before He Dies: The Thing (1982)

In a new 2 Guys series, Frank fulfills a request from long-time friend of the podcast, Mike Bledsoe, to give him movies that he needs to watch before he dies. In the second movie of the series, they discuss John Carpenter’s 1982 sci-fi classic, The Thing, starring Kurt Russell and Keith David. Finally, if you have your own ideas for the podcast, you can also email us with list suggestions at 2guys5movies@gmail.com, and thank you all for listening and your support.

53m
Mar 01
The Spin Chagrin 109: Aztec Rex (2007), Apocalypto (2006), and Mardi Gras Massacre (1978)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its third year; the twist this year is that all the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "Aztec Ally.” For this category, he watched and reviewed three different movies: the Ian Ziering SyFy movie Aztec Rex, Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto, and the ‘70s horror slasher Mardi Gras Massacre featuring an Aztec enthusiast as the killer.

1h 24m
Feb 26
205: Next Top Five Horror Movies of 1986 + Neon Maniacs Watchalong Bonus

In the latest episode of 2 Guys, Frank gives an additional top five horror movies from the year 1986. These include The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part II, directed by Tobe Hooper, the William Katt-led film, House, Lamberto Bava’s Demons 2, and a couple lesser-known movies, Neon Maniacs and Dead End Drive-In. As a bonus after the episode, we are pleased to be joined by our friend, Orion Wellmaker of the YouTube channel, Battletoad Overload, for a watchalong of Neon Maniacs. Finally, if you have your own ideas for the podcast, you can also email us with list suggestions at 2guys5movies@gmail.com, and thank you all for listening and your support.

3h 1m
Feb 24
The Spin Chagrin 108: Thanksgiving (2023) and The Bridge Curse: Ritual (2023)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its third year; the twist this year is that all the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "Look." For this category, he watched and reviewed two recent 2023 movies, Eli Roth's slasher horror Thanksgiving and the Taiwanese ghost horror The Bridge Curse: Ritual. 

1h 22m
Feb 20
The Spin Chagrin 107:Stepfather II (1989) and Double Impact (1991)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its third year; the twist this year is that all the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "Bemused, Confused, and Ready to Abuse." For this category, he watched and reviewed two films, the horror sequel Stepfather II, starring Terry O'Quinn, and the Jean-Claude Van Damme action film, Double Impact.

1h 39m
Feb 13
The Spin Chagrin 106: Final Impact (1992)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its third year; the twist this year is that all the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "The Art of the Kick Box." For this category, he watched and reviewed two movies - the Lorenzo Lamas direct-to-video vehicle Final Impact and 1990's Lionheart, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme.

1h 28m
Feb 06
204: Saw Universe Journey – Saw II (2005) and Saw III (2006)

The 2 Guys 5 Movies podcast continues their latest journey this year as they delve into the universe of Saw over the next few months. This episode focuses on the next two films of the franchise after the breakout hit – Saw II and Saw III – with new director Darren Lynn Bousman continuing the Jigsaw saga. Finally, if you have your own ideas for the podcast, you can also email us with list suggestions at 2guys5movies@gmail.com, and thank you all for listening and your support.

1h 11m
Feb 03
The Spin Chagrin 105: Cats (2019)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its third year; the twist this year is that all the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "It's Getting Tired in Here." For this category, he watched and reviewed the 2019 film disaster, Cats.

59m
Jan 29
203: Movies Bledsoe Needs to Watch Before He Dies: Repulsion (1965)

In a new 2 Guys series, Frank fulfills a request from long-time friend of the podcast, Mike Bledsoe, to give him movies that he needs to watch before he dies. The first movie we’ll discuss this year is Roman Polanski’s 1965 psychological horror Repulsion, starring Catherine Deneuve. Finally, if you have your own ideas for the podcast, you can also email us with list suggestions at 2guys5movies@gmail.com, and thank you all for listening and your support.

1h 6m
Jan 26
The Spin Chagrin 104: Damage (2009)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its third year; the twist this year is that all the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "Casual Beatings." For this category, he watched and reviewed the 2009 action movie, Damage, starring "Stone  Cold" Steve Austin and Walt Goggins. Beyond that, the 2 Guys also give updates from prior weeks by discussing a surprisingly good movie, Mob Land, starring Shiloh Fernandez, Stephen Dorff and John Travolta, and a unsurprisingly bad movie, the 2002 Sly Stallone vehicle, Eye See You.

1h 20m
Jan 23
202: Saw Universe Journey - Saw (2004)

The 2 Guys 5 Movies podcast starts a new journey this year as they delve into the universe of Saw over the next few months. This episode starts them on the path, focusing on the at-the-time revolutionary movie that started it all – 2004’s Saw, directed by now-established horror director James Wan. Finally, if you have your own ideas for the podcast, you can also email us with list suggestions at 2guys5movies@gmail.com, and thank you all for listening and your support.

1h 4m
Jan 20
The Spin Chagrin 103: National Lampoon's Snatched (2011) + Star Wars Special Edition changes

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its third year; the twist this year is that all the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "If Feels Really Crass." For this category, he watched and reviewed the 2011 "movie" from National Lampoon, Snatched, starring Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman. Aftewards, they discuss the Star Wars Special Edition changes in detail.

1h 32m
Jan 16
The Spin Chagrin 102: Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its third year; the twist this year is that all the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "I'm Not Advocating the Guillotine, But I'm Just Sayin'." For this category, he watched and reviewed the martial arts/kung fu movie, Master of the Flying Guillotine. 

1h 21m
Jan 09
201: The Fresh Five - September to December 2023

In the first episode of 2024, the 2 Guys bring to you a new “Fresh Five” episode that includes Frank’s top five movies that he’s watched – regardless of genre, release year, etc – in the past six months. His list includes a number of horror films – When Evil Lurks, In My Mother's Skin, and Talk to Me – and a couple of sci-fi movies – Significant Other and They Cloned Tyrone. Finally, if you have your own ideas for the podcast, you can also email us with list suggestions at 2guys5movies@gmail.com, and thank you all for listening and your support.

1h 47m
Jan 06
The Spin Chagrin 101: New Year’s Evil (1980)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its third year; the twist this year is that all the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "They're Slicin'." For this category, he watched and reviewed the 1980 slasher New Year's Evil. The 2 Guys also discuss another movie with "slicin'" in Zack Snyder's new movie, Rebel Moon.

1h 11m
Jan 02
200: Top Five Films of 1973, 1983, 1993, and 2003

The 2 Guys change up how they handle the best films of 20, 30, 40, and 50 years ago this year by handling them all in one episode. Join them for the discussion in the last episode of the year and their 200th episode. Some of the movies discussed include Terrence Malick’s Badlands, Scorsese’s Mean Street, The Return of the Jedi, Cronenberg’s Videodrome, the Daniel Day Lewis vehicle, In the Name of the Father, Tarantino’s Kill Bill, etc. Finally, if you have your own ideas for the podcast, you can also email us with list suggestions at 2guys5movies@gmail.com, and thank you all for listening and your support.

2h 27m
Dec 30, 2023
The Quick Cage 097: Butcher’s Crossing (2022)

2 Guys 5 Movies presents the latest episode of The Quick Cage, where Frank watches Nic Cage movies so you don't have to. This week's episode focuses on Cage's most recent western release, Butcher's Crossing, co-starring Fred Hechinger and Xander Berkeley. 

39m
Dec 29, 2023
The Spin Chagrin 100: Black Christmas (2006), Silent Night (2012), and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) Analysis, Description, Review

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into a new year. In this episode, Frank's categories were "Christmas + Murder” and "Pizza is the Plot." For these, Frank watched and reviewed three movies, two horror remakes - 2006's Black Christmas and 2012's Silent Night - and the 2014 remake of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 

1h 34m
Dec 26, 2023
199: Top Five Horror Movies of 2009

This week, the 2 Guys 5 Movies podcast continues the journey through the horror of the 2000s. Frank’s 2009 list includes the horror-comedy Dead Snow, the pregnancy horror Grace, the sci-fi/horror Splice starring Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley, Chan-wook Park’s Thirst, and Ti West’s The House of the Devil. Finally, if you have your own ideas for the podcast, you can also email us with list suggestions at 2guys5movies@gmail.com, and thank you all for listening and your support.

1h 21m
Dec 23, 2023
The Spin Chagrin 099: Robocop (2014)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into a new year. In this episode, Frank's category of ”Movie from 2000-present that is a remake or sequel," is fulfilled by him watching and reviewing a movie that he's held off on for nearly a decade - 2014's Robocop remake.

1h 26m
Dec 19, 2023
The Spin Chagrin 098: The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into a new year. In this episode, Frank's categories were "Grown Women Acting Like Assholes" and "A Movie Starring a TV Sitcom Actor." For this, Frank watched and reviewed the notoriously awful The Garbage Pail Kids Movie based on the Topps trading cards. 

1h 16m
Dec 12, 2023
The Spin Chagrin 097: Massacre in Dinosaur Valley (1985) and Hercules (1983)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into a new year. In this episode, Frank's categories were "Deadly Dinos" and "1980s Cannon." For this, Frank watched and reviewed a movie for each category: the 1985 Italian cannibal film Massacre in Dinosaur Valley and the 1983 Lou Ferrigno vehicle Hercules.

1h 23m
Dec 06, 2023
The Spin Chagrin 096: Black Water (2007) and Moorehouse Road (2022)

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into a new year. In this episode, Frank's categories were "Made by Australians for Australians" and "Knifin' Around" since, as we near the end of the year, Frank is being given the choice of whether to dismiss one or accept both remaining categories. For this, Frank watched and reviewed two Australian movies, 2007's eco-horror Black Water and the 2022 serial killer flick Moorehouse Road.

1h 6m
Nov 28, 2023
198: Top Five Horror Movies of 2008

This week, the 2 Guys 5 Movies podcast continues the journey through the horror of the 2000s. Frank’s 2008 list includes the highly-respected Lake Mungo, the Belgian horror Left Bank, the Swedish horror Let the Right One In, the Bradley Cooper-starring The Midnight Meat Train, and the indie creature horror, Splinter. Finally, if you have your own ideas for the podcast, you can also email us with list suggestions at 2guys5movies@gmail.com, and thank you all for listening and your support.

1h 16m
Nov 25, 2023