Off The Shelf -A Movie Podcast with Phil and Dave

"A lot of people come to Vegas to Podcast, I didn't" - One more round in the Rocky franchise as Phil takes 2006's Rocky Balboa off the shelf this week. Dave find this entry to be a fitting conclusion to the story and things that it makes up for the casting issues of the last one Phil remembers seeing this movie in the theatre in Vancouver and coming out jacked up and excited. A beautiful ending to...

"Touch me and I'll Podcast - it's round five as Phil takes 1990's Rocky 5 off the shelf this week. Dave isn't that eager to get back in the ring but in the end thinks the movie is better than he thought it would be, though does think that the casting of Tommy Morrison is a weak link to the film and ensures that it never reaches the heights it could. Phil finds the choice to hu...

"I don't think the dead care about podcasting" - It's the second Bond movie that Phil has ever seen as Dave takes 2008's Quantum of Solace off the shelf this week. Phil expresses his disappointment in the film as it fails to capitalize on the strength of the previous entry. Some weak performances, drab colours and poor villain is a real let-down. Dave feels there's a good...

The Name is Pod - Pod Cast.....Dave finally brings down 2006's Casino Royale off the shelf this week and continues to enjoy the action adventure story. He confirms that Daniel Craig may be his favorite Bond in the franchise, right after admitting he's only seen one other. Phil has never seen a Bond movie before but is impressed with how many things he knows of the series of films just from...

"Fame has a fifteen minute half-life, podcasts last a little longer." - In these troubled times, Phil takes 1999's The Insider Off the Shelf this week and find that this story is just as important as it was then. Michael Mann's brilliant direction , except for the jowl-cam, and the pitch perfect performances of Russel Crowe and Al Pacino make this movie incredibly watchable. Dave...

There are no perfect podcasts in the world; only perfect intentions - Dave takes 1991's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves off the shelf this week and remembers that this was a common movie to watch in his household growing up. Phil enjoys thinking about the original toys that came out around the time of release and both agree that the soundtrack may be the highlight of the whole movie. Dave enjoys...

"Always be Podcasting" - It's an action movie of words as Phil takes 1992's Glengarry Glen Ross off the shelf this week. Dave remembers watching this movie at the old apartment and remembering some of the highlights. Phil recounts his time discovering the movie and being transfixed by the performances, the words, the lighting. David Mamet's writing is incredibly memorable and...

A re-release of a season 2 episode. New exciting episode coming out next week!

"You're a liar and a podaster. - I only lied about being a Podcaster." We hit the strip as Dave takes 2001's Ocean's Eleven off the shelf. Phil remembers seeing this soon after moving to Vancouver and years before ever visiting Vegas. He thought it was the coolest movie ever and finds that it still may be true. Dave enjoys the banter and dialogue even if some of the lines feel written. Both find t...

Ready! Setty! Podcast!! - It's time to go back into the desert as Dave takes 2024's Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga off the shelf. Phil looks back on their Fury Road episode and remarks that both were kind of interested to see this world expanded. However, he found the movie dull and the CGI to be sub-par. Dave enjoyed the action scenes well enough but felt a little let down with the length of the film an...

If you podcast, he will come. Phil and Dave get romantic about baseball again as Phil takes 1989's Field of Dreams off the shelf. Phil remembers this cable tv staple and is still touched by the heart of the movie. Dave didn't have the same experience growing up but enjoys Costner's performance and buys into the magic.

The culmination of the most influential work of dramatic literature is "He podcasts." - Phil takes 2007's Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium  off the shelf this week and is reminded just how sweet this kid's movie is. Phil bemoans the criticism it has received in the past and hopes to shed some light on this forgotten film. He enjoys the cast and finds the story to be a good reminder of the power of b...

Whatever you do, don't podcast asleep - Phil offers option 2 to Dave as he takes 1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street off the shelf. They further discuss the changes to the genre as well as filmmaking overall since 1980, the advent of MTV as well as advances in special effects. Ghostbusters, Gremlins and Temple of Doom came out this same year. Phil finds great joy in watching the original movi...

Podcast, Mommy! Podcast! - Phil issues a challenge to Dave as he takes 1980's Friday the 13th off the shelf and discusses the changes to the genre since Halloween and how the modern slasher film owes a lot to this film. Dave wonders where the heck Jason is as he watches for the first time. Phil forgives the stiff performances and thin dialogue since the kills are great and even Dave enjoys som...

I was old 10 podcasts ago - It is tax season, and Dave takes 2016's The Accountant off the shelf this week. He remembers seeing it and enjoying the action and being intrigued by the twists in the plot. Years later, he isn't quite as enamored of the movie and not entirely sure where he lands on its quality. Phil vaguely remembers seeing it upon release but finds himself fully engaged. This...

I see dead podcasts - Dave takes 1999's The Sixth Sense off the shelf this week as he decides it has been too long since we've visited two favorites; M. Night and Bruce Willis. Dave relishes the chance to watch one of Bruce's movies he has seen the least though remembers fondly. He find the fact that this is M. Night's "first" movie to be impressive and is blown away by T...

Ritchie Valens and his flying podcast! - Phil takes 1987's La Bamba off the shelf this week as he remember the day the music died for the second time. Phil is so captivated by the performance of Esai Morales as Bob that it threatens to take the attention away from Lou Diamond Phillips. That being said, the movie is successful in taking a different approach to similar material as the 1979's...

I'm podcasting through silk... Dave is breaking all the rules as he takes 2023's Mr. Monk's Last Case off the "shelf". The first time we tackle a made for streamer movie and Phil is not pleased. Frustrated that it's the series finale and looks like a TV show is a challenge to get over as he watches it. Dave enjoys the character and performance of Tony Shaloub while he may end up going back to watc...

Of all the podcasts in all the world... We wish you a Happy Valentine's Day as Phil takes 1942's Casablanca off the shelf. David must vaguely remember this movie before as he certainly remembered all the iconic lines. Phil gushes over the performances, the characters, the dialogue and one of the greatest scenes of patriotism ever on film.  The movie continues to work 80 years later and wil...

Looks like we're going to be here a while, let's get going on some podcast - Dave takes 2003's Hollywood Homicide off the shelf. Phil wonders how so many talented people could make such a waste of time. Harrison Ford phoning it in, literally! Ron Shelton losing the charm of his early films by delivering a sloppy plot. Dave remembers this movie more fondly and tries to defend the choice...

Just because they're gone doesn't mean they can't podcast - that line may be clunky but Phil is delighted to take 1995's Things to do in Denver When You're Dead off the shelf. He shares a wonderful memory of choosing to stay over an hour after work to finish the movie. Dave can't help himself but laugh as Phil bares his heart to Christopher Lloyd's performance. Somehow...

I'm the Gringo who always podcasts - Dave pulls 2017's American Made off the shelf this week and enjoys the Tom Cruise-ness of it. There is an energy and performance style that takes up the whole frame when he is on screen. Phil finds the movie a little disjointed and ultimately disappoints by the time it ends despite some solid scenes. There is a problem with Domhnall Gleeson's hair a...

The news says it's podcasting in New York - We attempt to solve the mystery of who is Keyser Soze as Phil takes 1995's The Usual Suspects off the shelf. Remarkably Dave had never seen this movie nor remembered anything about the twist which makes for a special opportunity. Phil gets to remember the sea-change moment in his life when he first watched this film and was blown away by the clev...

You gotta give me one thing, I'm a scary judge of Podcasts. Dave starts 2025 off with taking 2003's The Recruit off the shelf. Dave remembers seeing this movie a number of times over the last 20 years and always enjoyed the performances and the twisting plot. While the payoff may have softened over the years, Dave still finds it isn't cheap and unearned. Phil ignored this movie when it came out an...

It's the end of the year and we take a look back at the highs and lows of the last 52 weeks. We debate the merits of some of the movies that came off the shelf this year and create a challenge to get David out to a movie this year.