Filmmakers Nick Gambino, Neal Carson and Thiago Desouza debate films, movies and cinema as well as the occasional motion picture. From the classic to the modern, they cover everything. With knowledge of movies that run deep these guys do their best to not kill each other in the heat of passion. And it's all here for your listening pleasure. You're welcome. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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Revisiting Ep 63: Minority Report vs Edge of Tomorrow
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This week, we're throwing it back to another of our favorite battles. They are easily two of the best sci-fi films of the past 20 years, so this was far from easy. Time to fight it out once again! We're tackling two of Tom Cruise's best - Minority Report and Edge of Tomorrow (AKA Live, Die, Repeat). As always, this versus episode gets bloody, and i…
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Revisiting Ep 145: Goodfellas vs The Godfather
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This week, we're revisiting our ultimate mafia showdown. Goodfellas and The Godfather are the quintessential mob movies, but to call them that would hardly do them justice. Under the masterful direction of Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola, these films brought a nuance and humanity to the world of organized crime that has been hard to replic…
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Revisiting Ep 102: John Wick vs Jason Bourne
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This week, we're revisiting our ultimate assassin showdown. John Wick is a man with nothing to lose. Jason Bourne is a man with no memory. Both are lethal killers. In this episode of Get 2 the Podcast, we’re pitting the two assassins against each other to see who comes out on top. We’re tackling skill sets, cinematic realism and the pure joy of the…
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Revisiting Ep 85: Freddy vs Jason vs Michael Myers
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We're nowhere close to Halloween, but there are plenty of horrors in the world regardless. Here's this week's revisit: Freddy vs Jason vs Michael Myers. As All Hallow's Eve steadily creeps towards us, we thought it fitting to pit three of cinema's ultimate baddies against each other. After making a deal with the devil, Freddy Krueger haunts your ni…
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Revisiting Ep 78: Tentpole Movies vs Indie Films
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Blockbusters, tentpole movies, indie films - we hear these terms thrown around but what do they actually mean? In this episode we're talking where the movie industry is headed and why studios seem obsessed with primarily pushing franchises. Sometimes it's hard to maintain artistic vision when appealing to the lowest common denominator seems to brin…
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Revisiting Ep 75: James Bond vs Mission Impossible
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We're throwing it back to 2018 for our James Bond vs Mission Impossible epic throwdown. Enjoy! In honor of the release of Mission: Impossible - Fallout, we're pitting Ethan Hunt and team up against that other kinda famous spy franchise. That's right, we're talking about Bond...James Bond. This is IMF vs MI6. It's MI6 vs M:I6. Tom Cruise vs...a bunc…
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Revisiting Ep 72: Ghostbusters vs Ghostbusters 2
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With the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the release of Ghostbusters: Afterlife (not to mention several others), we figured this was a good time to revisit our Ghostbusters vs Ghostbusters 2 battle. When you need a debate between the original Ghostbusters, who you gonna call? Not Nick, Neal and Thiago, that’s for sure. In this episode we descend into th…
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Revisiting Ep 3: James Cameron vs Ridley Scott
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This week, we're throwing it all the way back to Episode 3 where we discussed the then upcoming "Alien: Covenant," but more importantly, this is the episode where we pit James Cameron against Ridley Scott. The two iconic directors are up there on the Mount Rushmore of filmmakers, with multiple timeless movies in each of their filmographies. In an e…
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Revisiting Ep 22: Stanley Kubrick vs Christopher Nolan
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This week, we dig into the Get 2 the Movies vault for an oldie but goodie. We've argued in numerous versus episodes over the years, but this second installment of our ongoing face-off series is easily our most popular. In this particular episode, we pit two iconic directors against each other - Stanley Kubrick vs Christopher Nolan. Listen as we get…
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Revisiting Ep 114: Interview with Director of Grease - Randal Kleiser
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Next up on our "Best of" interview series, is our talk with the acclaimed director of Grease. The 1978 musical, starring John Travolta, is one of the most iconic films of all time. You know the songs. You know the characters. You know the hair. Now get to know some of the behind-the-scenes trivia on how it all came together. In this episode, we had…
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Revisiting Ep 106: Interview with Director Taron Lexton
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This quarantine life has us reaching back into our vault for the best filmmaker interviews. Our interview with director Taron Lexton is one of our favorites. This is a deep dive into what makes a film career, from the struggle to the inevitable pay-off when you stay true to the art. Taron shows no signs of stopping either. The "In Search of Fellini…
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Revisiting Ep 29: Our Rad Interview with Actor Bill Allen
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This week, we continue highlighting our favorite interviews from the past 3 years, with the star of the 80s classic BMX film "Rad" - Bill Allen. With a career spanning over 30 years, he's worked with the likes of George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Robert Altman and so many others. We grew up watching him in Steven Spielberg's "Amazing Stories,"…
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Revisiting Ep 6: Interview with Bradley Pierce of Beauty and the Beast and Jumanji Fame
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It's a weird time for all of us right now thanks to a certain pandemic keeping people indoors. Well, instead of sitting around doing nothing, we decided to use this as an excuse to re-visit some of our favorite interviews over the past 3 years. This week, we're looking all the way back to Episode 6 and our interview with Bradley Pierce. The accompl…
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Well, in an effort to help stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we broke down and recorded in different locations for the first time since we started Get 2 the Movies in March 2017. Thiago hordes all the equipment we use to record the podcast, so you might notice he sounds a lot better than Neal and Nick, but that doesn't stop all the qua…
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Ep 161: The Greatest War Movies of All Time
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As we all huddle up indoors in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, many of us are looking for movies to keep us company. In this episode, we cover the greatest war movies of all time, including such classics as Platoon, Hurt Locker and Saving Private Ryan. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @Get2theMovies - to …
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Ep 159: Sonic and Other Great Video Game Movies
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Ep 158: Movies People Hate but We Love Pt. 2
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Ep 153: Rise of Skywalker was Actually a Great Movie
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Ep 152: Here's What We Thought of The Golden Globes
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Ep 149: Christmas Movies that had an Emotional Impact on Us
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Ep 148: Why HBO Max is Going to be Fantastic
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HBO is throwing their hat in the streaming ring with their new service HBO Max. The 2020 streaming service will include not only original HBO programming like Game of Thrones and Succession but also licensed content like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Friends. In this episode, we argue over why some of us think HBO Max is going to be fantastic whi…
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They just dropped the first trailer for the new James Bond outing "No Time to Die" and we're geeking out over here. In this episode, we cover everything we see in the trailer and what this might mean for the oldest spy movie franchise. This will be Daniel Craig's last turn as 007 and they have the opportunity to hand it over to someone who can go t…
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Ep 146: Bring On Ghostbusters 3 and Beverly Hills Cop 4
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Ghostbusters 3 is currently in production with the original cast including Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Sigourney Weaver returning. With the original director's son, Jason Reitman, directing, we couldn't be more excited. Continuing with 1984 movie nostalgia, Netflix just announced Beverly Hills Cop 4 starring Eddie Murphy, who is also currently fil…
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Goodfellas and The Godfather are the quintessential mob movies, but to call them that would hardly do them justice. Under the masterful direction of Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola, these films brought a nuance and humanity to the world of organized crime that has been hard to replicate. In honor of the release of The Irishman, we put thes…
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Ep 144: Review - The Irishman, Terminator Dark Fate and Doctor Sleep
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We've seen a ton of new movies recently, so it was hard whittling our list down to just a few so that we can review them. We settled on The Irishman, Terminator: Dark Fate and Doctor Sleep with honorable mentions - Jojo Rabbit and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. There's a lot of love to go around in this episode, but that doesn't mean we don't h…
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Disney Plus is finally here! After months and months of waiting, the streaming service, featuring all the content the home of Mickey Mouse has to offer, is available to subscribers. We break down everything you'll be able to watch on the new service and why some stuff might not be available right away. Welcome to your new obsession. Make sure to fo…
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Iconic character actor John Witherspoon died this last week at the age of 77. In a career that spanned over 40 years, John created some of the most memorable characters in movie and TV, including such classics as Friday, Boomerang and The Boondocks. In this episode, we pay tribute to the legendary comedian by looking back at some of his best roles …
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Ep 141: Watch These Offbeat Movies on Halloween
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Looking for something to watch on Halloween after you send the kids to bed and raid their candy haul? We're giving you some offbeat horror movies that you've probably never seen or maybe it's at least been a while. Happy Halloween! Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - @Get2theMovies - to stay updated on all new episodes.…
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Ep 140: The Best of the Universal Monsters
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The Universal Monsters span nearly a century as cinematic interpretations of classic characters on the silver screen. Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, the Wolf Man and more have appeared in one form or another in endless classic movies. In fact, there are so many iterations of these scary bastards, it can be a bit overwhelming t…
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While "Joker" is breaking box office records on its current theater run, there is an ongoing debate about the dangers associated with this type of film. Some argue that Todd Phillips' comic book movie sympathizes with, and may even encourage real-world violence, by those who've been bullied and oppressed. The flipside of that argument finds people …
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Ep 138: Movies You Have to See Before 2020
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As we make our way down the final stretch of the decade, there are a number of movies slated for release or already out that you just have to see. At the top of that list is Joker. If you haven't seen it, ignore the hype and get your butt to the movies. Joaquin Phoenix turns in the greatest performance of his career. In this episode, we cover a num…
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Ep 137: The Brilliant Return of Eddie Murphy
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Eddie Murphy is back! "Dolemite is My Name" is already creating plenty of buzz with accolades going to Murphy's performance as Rudy Ray Moore and his iconic Dolemite character. In this episode, we discuss Eddie Murphy's career, including his highs and lows, and our excitement for "Coming 2 America" and his return to stand-up comedy with a tour/spec…
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There's nothing like an all-out coked-up movie from the 80s. Even as we near 30 years since the close of the iconic decade, we can't get enough of the adrenaline-fueled and ballsy popcorn flicks that couldn't have been made in any other decade. In this episode, we dive into a series of upcoming documentaries that celebrate the sci-fi, action and ho…
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We might be a little late to the party, but now that Thiago has finally seen The Lion King, we can talk about the magic (and the flaws) in Disney's newest remake of an animated classic. We discuss things like the choice of voice actors and the quality of the CGI used in the film and whether or not these hold a candle to the original. But most impor…
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Warner Bros officially announced that Matrix 4 is happening with Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss returning. We have no idea if this will be a prequel, a sequel or neither, but we are excited to see how they're going to bring back the two main stars who - spoiler alert - didn't make it to see the end credits of The Matrix Revolutions. Lana Wachows…
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Ep 133: How Endgame Became the #1 Movie of All Time
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Avengers: Endgame recently steamrolled its way into the #1 spot, knocking out James Cameron's Avatar for biggest box office haul. We break down how this amazing feat happened and whether the Marvel movie really deserved it. With Avatar 2, 3, 4 and 5 in production is there a chance James "Can't Make a Bad Movie" Cameron can reclaim his position atop…
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Ep 132: Sony vs Disney - Goodbye MCU Spider-Man
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Well, this was unexpected. Coming off the heels of the super successful Spider-Man: Far From Home, Sony and Disney have failed to come to an agreement that would keep Spider-Man in the MCU. So as much as it pains us, we're saying goodbye to Tom Holland, at least as an Avenger. We invite our good friend and Marvel expert, Mike from MDX Pods, to the …
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Ep 131: The Irishman and the Return of Joe Pesci
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With the release of "The Irishman" trailer, we have a lot to talk about. We're discussing the controversial de-aging CGI used in the film, Martin Scorsese's return to the crime world, the re-teaming of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, and of course, the long-awaited return of one of our favorite actors of all time - Joe Pesci. Make sure to follow us o…
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We lost one of the greatest actors of the last 40 years a couple of weeks ago. In this episode, we're saying goodbye to Mr. Rutger Hauer by revisiting some of his greatest roles in a few of our favorite movies, including Blade Runner, Ladyhawke, Flesh + Blood, Blind Fury, Split Second, Sin City and more. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook …
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Ep 129: Analyzing Trailers - Ready or Not, Zombieland 2, Jojo Rabbit, Mr. Rogers
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We're continuing our dive into all the recent movie trailers that dropped in the last couple of weeks. In this episode, we analyze horror comedies "Ready or Not" and "Zombieland: Double Tap," as well as comedy "Jojo Rabbit" and the I-dare-you-not-to-cry trailer for "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" starring Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers. Make sure to…
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Ep 128: Analyzing Trailers - Jay & Silent Bob and Top Gun
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So many new movie trailers have dropped over the past couple of weeks and it's going to take us a couple episodes to sort through them all. In this episode, we're breaking down and discussing two very different movies - Jay and Silent Bob Reboot and Top Gun: Maverick. Feel the need for...weed? Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagr…
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Quentin Tarantino is back with what many are calling an absolute masterpiece. "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and a slew of other superb actors navigating the seedy and transforming Hollywood of 1969. In this episode, we revisit an earlier debate we had as to whether or not Quentin Tarantino is a ma…
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Joaquin Phoenix's eagerly anticipated turn as the Joker can't come soon enough. The movie, simply titled "Joker," arrives to theaters in October. As we get closer to the release date more details have emerged about the Todd Phillips-directed film. The most controversial revelation is that it's not based on any comic. Cue some comic book fans losing…
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