Off The Shelf -A Movie Podcast with Phil and Dave

What is it you want, Mary? A Podcast? I'll lasso that podcast and bring it down for you. We release Phil's favorite Christmas movie of all time and maybe one of the best movies every released off the shelf once again. The guys are off this week but this movie should be watched every year and we believe this episode should be given the same love.

Welcome to a fun, old fashioned family podcast! Phil takes Christmas Vacation off the shelf and is the hap-hap-happiest guy this side of the nut-house. A family favorite since it came out continues to deliver the laughs and warmth and is another great Chevy Chase performance. Dave did not enjoy any of the above and isn't ashamed to admit it. He can't quite explain why Christmas movies can't get th...

Podcasting isn't believing, believing is podcasting as Dave takes 1994's The Santa Clause off the shelf. He finds little to enjoy in this holiday movie that has somehow managed to get 30 years of content out of it. 3 movies and a Disney+ series. Despite Dave's appreciation of Tim Allen, even he can't melt Dave's cold Christmas heart. However, Phil didn't enjoy much of this...

"Podcast! That's a fun word to say! Podcast! podcaaaast! Podcassssst!. Phil takes 2003's Elf off the shelf this week and is able to reconnect to the magic and wonder of Christmas. He feels it may be the last Christmas classic. Dave disagrees and finds none of the charm to be convincing and questions the blending of the real, surreal and unreal. As a result, none of the relationships c...

"All I have are the podcasts I make...come what may" - Dave takes 2011's Adjustment Bureau off the shelf this week and is a little less than impressed with the rewatch. Phil find similarities to many other movies and feels as though it is lesser in almost every way. There is no denying the chemistry the leads have a certainly a great cast but ultimately doesn't get to the heights...

"Trials are too important to be left to podcasts" - Dave takes 2003's Runaway Jury off the shelf this week. He loves getting another dose of Gene Hackman in another great performance. The rest of the cast delivers too although the movie doesn't really sustain it until the end. It's our first Grisham novel adaptation and Phil laments the lack of the glory days of the 90s where...

"You know what I used to do at breakfast? Podcast. Know what I used to at lunch? Podcast. - Dave takes 2008's Role Models off the shelf. He feels the movie's sense of humour aligns with his and found himself yearning to join LAIRE. Phil found himself strangely moved by all the relationships in the movie. Finally enjoys a performance of Sean William Scott and completely bought in to th...

"I can almost see it from here...podcast" - Dave takes 2017's Dunkirk off the shelf this week and finally reveals what we already knew; he's a Nolan guy. The manner in which this film is told is unique to Nolan and his skill. Piecing together the timelines makes the second and third watches enjoyable but it's the visceral experience of that first watch that is magic. Phil fin...

"Lonesome Rhoads is the podcast. The Podcast is Lonesome Rhoads" - Phil takes 1957's A Face in the Crowd off the shelf this week and wonders why, in this political climate, it is not talked about more. A movie that despite it being made almost 70 years ago still bites as hard as it did then. A brilliant movie about the influence of the media and the disdain some of the people in powe...

The Halloween series was more of a trick than a treat for Dave but as all the original films were taken off the shelf, Phil and Dave casually revisit the original and those that followed in the context of the series. Join us as we go back to Haddonfield.

"Michael Myers is not a podcast. He's a killer shark" - Phil takes 2002's Halloween Resurrection off the shelf and fondly remembers working at the video store when this was shot and shares some stories of hanging out with the actor who plays Michael. The fond memories end there as Dave discovers that whatever good will may have been earned last time is sorely wasted in the first...

"Has anyone ever told you that second hand podcasts kill?" - Phil takes 1998's Halloween H20 off the shelf. Dave wonders why this movie doesn't have a water theme and continues to wonder what is happening in this franchise. Phil explains that 6 was a mess and this is an attempt to clean it up by turning to the Scream model. Phil still finds this movie lacking but with some really...

"It's his podcast now, and I know where he wants to play it" - Phil takes 1995's Halloween 6 off the shelf. Dave wonders if the curse of Michael Myers is that he has to watch this nearly incoherent sequel. Phil remembers really enjoying this entry upon it's release but time has not been kind. There is a deal made to revisit the movie with the producer's cut with pizza to...

Dave tries to stay out of Phil's personal affairs as he brings 1994's Ace Ventura: Pet Detective off the shelf. Phil didn't find the over the top antics of Jim Carrey appealing as he once did unless it got cold enough. Dave shares memories of high school in 1994 and the impact the movie had on him.

"Dad, do you think there are podcasts on other planets?" - Dave takes 1997's Contact Off the Shelf this week. Phil thinks Matthew McConaughey is terribly miscast and the movie suffers as a result. Dave doesn't have as many problems with it but makes it harder to get into. The movie asks questions but doesn't have the strength to answer them.

"I'm going to tell you about a time I almost podcasted" - Phil takes 1998's Fallen Off the Shelf and remembers seeing it in theatres, in Winnipeg! He loved it then, loves it now. Dave had never seen it before and was impressed by performances and the twists along the way. A few scenes so good, Phil can't pick just one.

"That's what makes you that podcast" - Dave attempts to get even with Phil by taking 2007's Live Free or Die Hard Off the Shelf. Phil remembers why he hasn't seen this movie before but doesn't blame Bruce by the end. A bland action movie with a bland villain makes the movie far less enjoyable than its predecessors. Dave enjoys Bruce as always, doesn't care that the pl...

"Today we decide which Podcast we want to buy" - it's the summer in the city as Dave takes 1995's Die Hard With a Vengeance off the shelf. Phil remembers loving this movie and it turns out all his favorite stuff is in the first hour. Unfortunately, the back half is a but of a struggle. Dave loves seeing the drunk and hungover Bruce and enjoys the addition of Sam Jackson as a hila...

"What started out as a joke has now turned into a podcast" - It's East vs. West as Phil takes 1985's Rocky 4 off the shelf. He remembers seeing this movie in the theatre and admits that though not as good as Rocky, it may be his favorite. Dave misses Mr. T but enjoys the Rock of 85. Paulie still sucks.

"My Prediction? Podcast" - It's round three as Phil takes 1982's Rocky 3 off the shelf. Phil looks at the film through the lens of Stallone's career and remarks the physical and character changes that Rocky underwent between the sequels and how it keeps Phil at a distance until the back half. Dave comes to this movie fresh and enjoys the presence of Mr. T and welcomes the ret...

"Is it possible to miss a podcast you've never heard? Dave finds out as he takes 2013's Oblivion Off the Shelf. Once again, Phil visits his dark period where movies just came and went without him barely noticing.  Some interesting ideas are not followed through enough and characters don't have any personality. Dave loves the audio and visuals but fails to uphold his commitment to...

"Sleep Now" as Phil takes 1998's Dark City off the shelf. Once again we discuss our love of the film noir aesthetic. Phil remembers an early DVD purchase and an immediate love of this somewhat forgotten film. We discuss the Career of Alex Proyas and Dave talks about his appreciation of the pace, style and performances and can't quite place his memory of seeing it before. Fitting,...

"Once again we play out Dangerous game" as Dave takes 1990's The Hunt For Red October off the shelf. Phil had never seen this movie and enjoyed going back to the first Jack Ryan movie to see how the foundation that Alec Baldwin created changed throughout the series. Sen Connery delivers a great performance and Mctiernan continues his run of great films. Phil is surprised by how much...

This is my Podcast, there are many like it but this one is mine. Phil takes 1987's Full Metal Jacket off the shelf. The first appearance of Stanley Kubrick and Phil is very excited. The unique choices the movie makes were nit fully appreciated at the time but like so many of his movies, it grows and grows with age. Dave has a memory of seeing it once before and is impressed by the structure of...

It's the end of the world as Phil takes 1998's Last Night off the shelf. He digs into the power and simplicity of the biggest story you can tell. What would you do? Who's feelings are more important than yours? Dave enjoys the performances and how little attention the film pays to the why of it all. However, Dave does really struggle with the timeline, listen to find out why.