Off Screen; On Film

Not even we’re fully sure what to say about this one, so grab a flat surface and listen to us talk about London, starring Chris Evans and Jessica Biel.

In this episode of Off Screen; On Film , Yisrael and Alon talk Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling’s new blockbuster based on Andy Weir’s novel and directed by Lord and Miller—a story of friendship, bravery, and survival in the vastness of space. Believe in the Hail Mary Yisrael's written review available here.

Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he's writing to stay alive. ⁠ In this episode of Off Screen; On Film , hosts Yisrael and Alon discuss Rob Reiner’s Misery (1990), written by William Goldman and starring James Caan alongside Kathy Bates in her Oscar-winning performance.

Yisrael and Alon reflect on Richard Linklater’s Boyhood (2014). 12 years in the making . Check out Yisrael's written review here .

★★★ Dream Big ★★★ In this episode, Yisrael and Alon work through one of the most anticipated releases of 2025: Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme , starring Timothée Chalamet.

Tonight on Off Screen; On Film… Michael Mann's The Insider . Warning: Exposing the truth may be hazardous Yisrael's written review on  The Insider ⁠ here (0:00) Intro (00:35) The Insider (1999) (11:55) Spoiler Free Review (15:15) Spoiler Discussion (57:20) If you liked The Insider check out... (1:00:55) Up Next and Wrap up

Fifty start. One survives. Yisrael and Alon take The Long Walk . Walk or Die. Yisrael's written review on  The Long Walk here

All's fair in love and podcasting. Yisrael and Alon talk The Roses. This marriage ain't big enough for the both of them. Yisrael's written review on The Roses here (0:00) Intro (00:35) The Roses (2025) (9:20) Spoiler Free Review (13:30) Spoiler Discussion (1:00:00) If you liked The Roses check out... (1:08:00) Up Next and Wrap up

Yisrael and Alon dive into Wim Wenders’ Perfect Days , a quiet meditation on routine, solitude, and the search for beauty in the everyday. Now is now. Next time is next time. Yisrael's written review available ⁠here.⁠

Yisrael and Alon dig into Big Night , a film about two brothers, one restaurant, and the meal of a lifetime. A savory mix of humor and heartbreak that will leave you satiated. Check out Yisrael's written review here

There’s no sympathy for the podcasting man in this country. Yisrael and Alon talk  Tin Men .   The American Dream Changes. The People Who Sell It Don't. Yisrael's written review on  Tin Men  here (0:00) Intro  (00:30)  Tin Men ( 1987) (3:25) Barry Levinson and the Baltimore Films (19:20) Spoiler Free Review (22:48) Spoiler Discussion: Yisrael's issue and the ending (34:00) Characters/A...

The Off Screen; On Film crew dream of better versions of themselves while trying to respect the balance—this is  The Substance . Yisrael's written review on  The Substance   here (0:00) Intro  (00:40)  The Substance  (2024) (14:25) Spoiler Free Review (19:31) Spoiler Discussion: Favorite and Least Favorite Parts, Characters/Actors, Nitpicks and Random Comments, etc. (1:02:21) If you liked  The...

This week, Yisrael and Alon dive into the supremely unique A Different Man (2024). Oh my friend, you haven't changed a bit. Yisrael's written review available ⁠here⁠ Spoilers start at (16:55).

A federal agent is dead. A killer is loose. The City of Angels is about to explode. Yisrael & Alon are on the case.   To Live and Die in L.A. Yisrael's written review on To Live and Die in L.A. available here (0:00) Intro  (00:50) To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) (4:50) Wang Chung and New Wave music (7:30) Spoiler Free Review (19:07) Spoiler Discussion: Favorite and Least Favorite Parts, Charact...

Alon and Yisrael dive into David Lynch's mind-bending magnum opus, Mulholland Drive . Can they unravel its mysteries, or will they get lost in the confusion? Read Yisrael's written review ⁠here⁠ . Silencio... (0:00) Intro (00:30) Mulholland Drive (2001) (3:44) Spoiler Free Review (14:50) Spoiler Discussion (1:32:52) If you liked "Mulholland Drive" check out... (1:40:56) Up Next and Wrap up

Alon and Yisrael kick back to the 1970s and ‘get down on it’ with Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe in The Nice Guys (2016).  How do you like my car, Big Boy? (0:00) Intro  (00:30) The Nice Guys  (3:50) Shane Black and Buddy Cop/Neo-Noir (7:15) Underrated, Under watched, or Underappreciated? (9:00) Period Pieces: Does the Nice Guys shove the 70's down your throat? (11:30) LA Movies (19:00) Spoile...

A true selfless act always sparks another. (0:00) Intro  (2:45) What we've been watching (14:00) Klaus, Retelling of Fables, and Christmas Movies (25:00) Spoiler Free Review (31:30) Spoiler Discussion, Characters/Actors Talk, Favorite Parts, and Nitpicks/Random Comments (1:03:33) If you liked Klaus check out... (1:09:16) Other Christmas movie recommendations (1:16:27) Up Next and Wrap up

Mankind was born on Earth. It was never meant to die here. (0:00) Intro (1:39) Background (4:00) Nolan and What makes Interstellar different from his other films? (12:27) All of Interstellar's gut punches (18:35) What is Interstellar really about? (27:15) BRIEF science talk (33:57) Characters/Actors, Favorite parts, etc. (1:16:00) Hans Zimmer (1:24:28) Nitpicks and Random Comments (1:26:38) If you...

In honor of Wimbledon, Yisrael and Alon discuss, tennis, "Wimbledon" (2004), and "Challengers" (2024). Ranked 119th in the world. Podcasting is cruel. Now I know it doesn't sound too bad. Four million podcasts in the world, and we're 119th. But what that really means is this - 118 podcasts out there are faster, stronger, better and younger. And it gets you thinking.

In honor of summer, Alon and Yisrael break down some of their most and least anticipated upcoming releases.

Alon and Yisrael discuss Westerns, Taylor Sheridan, and the 2017 film, "Wind River". Wolves don't kill unlucky deer. They kill the weak ones. (0:00) Intro (:44) "Furiosa" and recent box office performance (6:20)  "Wind River" (6:29) How would you define a Western/Neo Western? (18:57) Taylor Sheridan (26:20) Spoiler Free Review (36:47) Spoiler discussion: character...

Alon and Yisrael catch up and talk about what they've been watching since the last episode. Then they discuss Judd Apatow's 2009 film "Funny People". (0:00) Intro (1:03) Catching up and what we've been watching (19:45)  Judd Apatow (30:17) Thoughts on "Funny People", Favorite Parts, Characters, Actors, etc. (1:25:23) More on "Anyone But You" (1:27:20) Up N...

It's Masters week, so we figured we should talk about a golf movie...and some other stuff. (0:00) Intro (2:05) The Greatest Game Ever Played (37:05) Other Stuff (1:07:15) Wrap up

In this week's episode we discuss Baseball movies as a genre. Then dive into "For Love of the Game" (1999) and "Fever Pitch" (2005). Clear the mechanism . (0:00) Intro (2:05) Baseball Movies (22:51) For Love of the Game (55:05) If you liked For Love of the Game check out... (57:00) Fever Pitch (1:29:53) If you liked Fever Pitch check out... (1:36:42) Wrap up

I came to America in 1914... (0:00) Intro (2:45) Background (13:45) Spoiler free review (21:35) What is this movie trying to say? (48:19) Favorite/ Least Favorite scenes (1:15:23) Relitigating the 1991 Oscars. (1:26:12) If you liked "Avalon" check out... (1:30:45) Up next and wrap up