Off The Shelf -A Movie Podcast with Phil and Dave

Phil is breaking balls in this weeks episode as he takes 1990's Goodfellas off his shelf. It's remarkable that Dave had never seen this masterpiece. The guys talk about Ray Liotta's performance, the stellar cast and beautiful look of this classic. Dave remarks that this movie hooked him quick and didn't let go for all 2+ hours.

Phil and Dave are shipwrecked with 1960's Swiss Family Robinson. Phil has never seen this Disney classic and finds Francis interminable and makes it hard for him to enjoy it. Dave has some fond memories of watching it as a kid and finds comfort in that.

Phil and Dave head back to the "good ol' days" by taking 1998's Pleasantville off Phil's shelf. Phil is reminded of how much he loves this movie and the ability of Gary Ross to weave a fantastic fable into a believable world. Dave can't think of a better suited cast ensemble and questions his morning coffee routine. This movie manages to challenge the ideas of the past wi...

Phil and Dave tell the truth about 2008's Body of Lies. How did this Ridley Scott movie fall off our radar? Phil barely remembered the poster and Dave finds it difficult to see how this cast and crew produce such a flat movie.

Phil and Dave are seduced by 1967's The Graduate. Phil brings this movie off of his shelf for only the second time and is impressed by the performances and Dave appreciates the visual flair that Mike Nichols shows.

Phil and Dave are still buzzing as they view 2007's Bee Movie off of Dave's shelf. Dave gets to revel in the Seinfeld of it all and Phil believes it may have been better suited as a television episode rather than a feature length film.

Phil and Dave tackle their first musical when takes 1973's Jesus Christ Superstar off his shelf. Dave admits to growing in a religious home but never the film before and Phil recounts when he first heard some of the music and how much he loved it.

In this special episode of Off the Shelf, Dave takes 2000's Disney's The Kid off of his shelf to celebrate the career of Bruce Willis and we get two Bruce performances in one. Phil can't contain his contempt for this family film while Dave forgives some of the shortcomings and finds some enjoyment with light hearted moments and Bruce's sandwich making abilities.

Phil brings 1975's Dog Day Afternoon off his shelf and introduces Dave to a near perfect movie. Lumet's direction and Pacino's performance are nearly unparalleled.

Dave delivers 1989's The Package to Phil who had never watched it before and thinks he may not have heard of it despite its great cast. Dave enjoys Gene Hackman's performance as a man of action which a casual charm and Phil sees the pieces of a better movie that came out a couple of years later.

Phil and Dave visit Gotham City as they discuss 1989's Batman. Phil talks about all the ways the movie and the hype around the movie connected with him and Dave thinks the spectacle of the film may have hidden some of the plot challenges.

Phil and Dave don't like BS. Don't like to hear it. Don't like to speak it. 1999's Talented Mr. Ripley gets taken off of Dave's shelf. Both agree that Jude Law is a performer that you can't take your eyes off of. They both find the performances of the rest of this incredible cast a great sign of their futures. Anthony Minghella sets a tone and atmosphere that is mesmerizing...

What if you could erase the most painful memories you have experienced? What would be left? That's the question that 2004's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind asks as Phil takes this favorite off his shelf. Is forgetting the bad memories worth losing the good ones? How do we look at relationships before, after and during get discussed as well. Have a listen as we reckon with the consequ...

Phil and Dave stir the pot as Dave takes 2001's Last Castle off his shelf. Both attempt to find the meaning in this well cast but overall empty film. Phil gets more and more frustrated as he looks at all the ways in which the movie let him down. Dave wonders what other prison movies this resembles and why they are better.

Phil and Dave take 1991's Soapdish off the shelf and discuss their history with soap operas and how an audience of 2022 may feel about a movie that so closely mirrors the soap opera world. Phil finds the leads so compelling in roles that allow for fun and big performances while the writing races to keep up. Dave enjoys the banter of the characters and finds the movie hits its peak during the l...

Phil and Dave are all ears as they discuss 1992's Reservoir Dogs. They discuss Quentin Tarantino's effect on pop culture and how this movie shows some of the promise of his follow up. They do wonder why this movie has been part of the zeitgeist for 30 years. Phil reveals the reason he's never seen this movie while Dave admits to owning more copies of the movie than times he's seen...

Phil and Dave discuss 1998's A Simple Plan. Phil enjoys the complexity of character when challenged by finding 4.4 million dollars but feels some of the motivations seems rushed and Dave wonders what this movie would be like if it were a Canadian comedy set in a Trailer Park in Nova Scotia.

Phil and Dave visit 2010's Shutter Island. Dave brings our first Scorsese movie off his shelf and finds that this is an overlooked gem in Leo's catalogue of performances and Phil finds so many levels to the questions asked of this challenging and compelling film.

Phil and Dave can't handle the truth of 1992's A Few Good Men. The truth being that maybe 20 years later the charm of the dialogue is a little lost but the movie continues to deliver a breezy watch. So nice, Dave bought it twice..

Phil and Dave go into overdrive as season 2 begins. Coming off of Dave's shelf we have 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road. Phil remembers not loving this movie when he first saw it theatrically while Dave finds this watch to be the most rewarding yet.