Off The Shelf -A Movie Podcast with Phil and Dave

Is Jaws 3-D really as bad as its reputation, or is there more beneath the surface? In this episode of Off the Shelf with Phil and Dave , we revisit the infamous third entry in the legendary shark franchise, diving into its ambitious 3D gimmick, behind-the-scenes production history, memorable performances, practical effects, and surprising strengths. From Dennis Quaid and Lea Thompson to SeaWorld,...

Phil and Dave find themselves Behind Enemy lines in 2001- One of many post 1996 Gene Hackman movies from Dave's library and unknowingly another John Moore film. Phil questions the choice of having Owen Wilson as the leading man and wonders why he dragged Ice Cube guy out to the middle of nowhere. Join us as Dave tries to convince Phil that this movie delivers as a light action war film.

In this episode of Off the Shelf – A Movie Podcast with Phil and Dave , we dive into The Founder (2016), the fascinating true story behind the rise of McDonald's. Starring Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc, we discuss ambition, entrepreneurship, ethics, and the business decisions that built a global empire. Join us for a fun, spoiler-filled conversation about one of the most compelling business dramas ev...

This week, Phil and Dave dive into Terry Gilliam’s mind-bending sci-fi classic 12 Monkeys (1995). Starring Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, and Madeleine Stowe, the film blends time travel, psychological mystery, and post-apocalyptic suspense into one of the most unique movies of the 1990s. Join us as we unpack Gilliam’s visionary direction, Pitt’s Oscar-nominated performance, the film’s complex themes, a...

This week, Phil and Dave revisit Get Shorty (1995), Barry Sonnenfeld’s slick crime-comedy based on the novel by Elmore Leonard. Join us as we break down John Travolta’s cool-as-ice performance as Chili Palmer, the film’s all-star cast including Gene Hackman, Danny DeVito, Rene Russo, Delroy Lindo, James Gandolfini and Dennis Farina, and why this Hollywood satire remains one of the smartest and fun...

Discover if Ronin (1998) features the greatest practical car chases in cinema history in our deep dive into John Frankenheimer's 90's action espionage masterpiece ( or is it?) We breakdown Robert De Niro and Jean Reno's on screen chemistry, David Mamet's script doctoring and Phil's love for Sean Bean. Join us ever Monday for a new episode and subscribe to avoid missing your fav...

On this episode of Off the Shelf with Phil and Dave, the guys dive into Brian De Palma’s 1993 crime classic Carlito's Way. Both love the performance of peak Pacino along with Sean Penn’s sweaty, chaotic performance. They break down the film’s unforgettable tension, stylish direction, and tragic pull of the criminal underworld. Another disagreement on the love interest in movie separates Phil a...

"Hey, guys. Whoa, Podcasts, huh? All right! Well, see you later" - The boys are back to lighten the mood a bit after last week as Dave takes 1994's Dumb and Dumber off the shelf this week. Phil admits to not having watched it in many years but can still remember so much of the movie. He shares that he probably quotes this movie once a week. Dave recalls his love of Jim Carrey and how...

"That's the way it crumbles... podcast-wise" - The boys like their black and white with a dash of Lemmon as Phil takes 1960's The Apartment off the shelf this week. Dave had never seen it before but enjoyed seeing another Jack Lemmon performance though he thinks the first half to be stronger than the second. Phil loved watching another Billy Wilder film and enjoys the great writi...

"Pray for the best, prepare for the podcast" - Dave decides to watch a "feel good" movie as he takes 2013's Prisoners off the shelf this week. Phil vaguely remembered seeing it when it first came out but was quickly taken by the film, the performances and the direction. He proclaims that Villeneuve is one of his guys and Dave can't help but agree that Roger Deakins is i...

"You're going to destroy Podcasts, where Podcasts began" - As the world deals with some questionable decisions, Phil's takes 1999's Deterrence off the shelf this week. Dave appreciates and admires what it can pull from the this tiny diner but doesn't necessarily like what's on the menu. Phil remembers being enthralled by this movie upon first viewing. He recounts how...

"I'm just here for the podcast" - Dave is heading to the outback again as he takes 1981's Mad Max 2: Road Warrior off the shelf this week. Phil was left so unimpressed with Mad Max last month that he was hesitant to go back in the world. Luckily for him it is far more in line with Fury Road than Mad Max. He finds that it more closely resembles the tone and style of the later film...

This week, Phil brings Glory Daze (1995), a story about college friends facing graduation, uncertain futures, and whether to move on or stay stuck. We dive into relationships, drinking culture and the inability to ignore advice from everyone except our future selves.

"How is it that the ultimate prize in the most macho podcast ever invented is a piece of jewelry?" - Dave addressed one of hit obsessions as he takes 2016's Draft Day off the shelf this week. Phil acknowledges that he has barely heard of this as it came out during a period of time when he wasn't watching as many new movies. However, Phil finds a few things to enjoy in this football film. Dave enjo...

"First prize at the World Series of Podcasts is a million bucks. Does it have my name on it? I don't know. But, I'm gonna find out" - Phil is down to the felt as he takes 1998's Rounders Off the Shelf this week. Dave is a little less than excited to hear John Malkovich's performance as KGB and questions how Phil can tolerate his accent considering his opinion of Damon&#39...

"Only you would carry a stupid magnet through the desert. I can use it to make a podcast" - We talk dangers and legends as Dave takes 2016's "The Great Wall" off the shelf this week. Phil has never seen it and ultimately wonders why it was ever made. He wonders why so many talented actors choose to use an accent they clearly can't do. Dave marvels at the action and find...

"If you don't play the podcast, you're a sap." - It's spring training and Phil takes 1988's Eight Men Out off the shelf this week. Dave remembers seeing this movie one other time but is stunned by the amount of 2nd tier actors in the cast. He marvels at an opportunity to talk about John Mahoney and is impressed that John Sayles, writes,  directs, acts and sings in the fil...

"Dreams feel real while we're in them. It's only when we wake up that we realize something was actually strange." - We explore the layers of the dream world as Dave takes 2010's Inception off the shelf this week. Phil is surprised that his appreciation of the film had fallen to new depths but manages to bounce back to his senses and find that the movie is a complex and sometimes frustrating movie...

"Podcasts. Nothing has caused the human race so much trouble as podcasts." - We look out on the courtyard as Phil takes 1954's Rear Window off the shelf this week. Dave had never seen it but was eager to watch our first Hitchcock movie and the humbler returns. He doesn't quite understand how this movie has such a high rating. Luckily, Phil is there to remind him that its the excellent screenplay,...

"I have reached six of the seven podcasts. So now of course I must reach the seventh." - A February deep Freeze is in store as Dave takes 2015's Everest off the shelf this week. Phil knew nothing about the movie beyond the title and was pleasantly surprised at how effective the film is at showing the tragedy of the expedition of 1996. Dave had never seen it either but felt the intense weather cond...

"And we're walking, and we're walking, and we're podcasting" - Back to the White House as Phil takes 1993's Dave off the shelf this week. David relives his pain that Dave gave upon it's release in `93 but works through it and finds the movie and performances to be entertaining. Phil finds the movie to be more of a Frank Capra style comedy and finds the general vibe to be that of a sweet romantic c...

"That's not a Podcast; That's a Podcast" - Dave is really milking his trip to Australia as he takes 1986's Crocodile Dundee off the shelf this week. Phil remembers the cultural phenomenon that was this movie and its star while confirming that his co-star may be the worst actor he's ever seen. Dave enjoys the overall tone of the movie and buys into the romance that is being presented and find it mo...

"I'm A podcast, not THE podcast" - Phil celebrates his namesake in Punxsutawney and takes 1993's Groundhog Day off the shelf this week. He fondly remembers the movie from the opening minutes and shares a story of the music that inspired a very strange 48 hour period in his life. Dave also remembers the movie as it was frequently on cable over the years and certain moments have sustained. What neit...

"The maximum Podcast of the Future" - We stay down under as Dave takes 1979's Mad Max off the shelf this week. Dave had unsure feelings when watching it a year ago finally and Phil only knows Tina Turner's vocals from Thunderdome. This film doesn't have the energy or adrenaline rush of Fury Road so many years later but despite the underwhelming intro of the saga, road warrior...

"You podcast the podcasts that need podcasting" - Phil celebrates the career of Rob Reiner as he takes 1995's The American President Off the Shelf this week. Dave claims this could be Phil's best movie to date and was emotionally moved from the writing and performances. Phil watched it prior to the horrendous news of Reiner's death and once after and it only appreciated in em...