The Shelf Shedding Movie Show!

Returning guest, Kurt Fitzpatrick (of the podcast A Lifetime of Hallmark and kurtfitzpatrick.com) and I discuss six movies that star the late great Paul Newman.  He is an actor that I admire greatly and miss a lot, and that hopefully shows as we review these films that span his career in the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s.  We bookend this show with the two movies where he played "Fast&quot...

Rank N Review host, Larry Parsons, returns to discuss six comedies from the 1980's.  Since this is the twentieth episode, half of the movies we review have to leave my movie shelf.  Enjoy the show where both Larry and I spout some controversial opinions about these classic 80's comedies.  At the end, there is an homage to the early episodes of Rank N Review with the Jerry aw...

Warning:  This episode is political.  If you do not enjoy political discussion, you may want to listen to a different episode.  Regular guest, Tom Ratzlaff, and I discuss four movies about American presidents and political issues that surround the current presidency of Donald Trump on the eve of a crucial election in the United States.  Make no bones about it, I am coming from...

Happy Halloween 2020!  Returning guest Curtis Anderson and I review six influential horror movies which started the popular franchises for Friday the 13th, Saw, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Child's Play, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Halloween.  We do this in celebration of Halloween and the much maligned genre of horror.  Feel free to send me feedback, and continue t...

Movies for children?  Anime?  Mispronouncing Japanese names?  You can see that I am a bit out of my element with this episode.  Fortunately, for the first time in the history of the show, I have three guests to help me move through six Studio Ghibli films directed by Hayao Miyazaki.  Thank you to Hope Bell, Julia Macpherson, and Kelsi Moser for helping me open my imaginati...

My guest this week is Kurt Fitzpatrick from the fine state of New Jersey.  He joins me in reviewing six Al Pacino films.  Not only is Kurt a fan of Mr. Pacino, but he been up close and personal seeing this great actor work.  Kurt has been involved with three Al Pacino films, so it was great getting his insight into how Pacino, as well as David Mamet and Martin Scorses...

In this episode, regular guest Tom Ratzlaff and I discuss six movies shot in glorious black and white photography.  Tom and I both agree that this is a strong group of six films.  This episode is the first time that half points have been used in an episode, and it features some movies that are close to Tom's heart. As always, thank you for supporting this podcast.  Ple...

Regular Rank N Review guest, and future regular Shelf Shedding Movie Show guest, Lee Beckmann and I discuss six controversial movies: Crash (1996), The Last Temptation of Christ, Last Tango in Paris, Natural Born Killers Director's Cut, The Exorcist, and Eyes Wide Shut European Cut.  This is a longer episode, but we discuss our thoughts on the controversial subjects of sex, religion,...

In this episode, my guest Brandon Snowsell and I discuss the world of sales (as well as relgion and literary interpretation) as we review five films: Jerry Maguire, Glengarry GlenRoss, Wall Street, Death of a Salesman, and Elmer Gantry.  This is a fun episode since Brandon and I end up in very different places with most of the movies.

This episode was recorded live on Streamyard to make up for a recording that did not work with returning guest Dan Buday.  In this show, I summarize both of our perspectives on six vampire movies: Blade II, Shadow of the Vampire, Bram Stoker's Dracula, From Dusk Till Dawn, Interview with the Vampire, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1.  Since this episode was live, I did not...

This week, my guest critic Tim Hildebrand video conferenced me from Burbank, California to discuss six science fiction movies: District 9, Edge of Tomorrow, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Plan 9 from Outer Space, War of the Worlds (2005), and Aliens.   Two important announcements: 1.  I have only one week to find a home for the movie that earned the least number of points - it is a good one...

In this double elimination episode, my sister Michelle Dubray and I discuss four films starring Meryl Streep: Out of Africa, Manhattan, Sophie's Choice, and A Prairie Home Companion.  As always, there will be spoilers for these four movies.  Losing half of my movies in an episode will be a regular feature every ten episodes, and this was a painful shedding of my shelf.  Please l...

Returning guest Tom Ratzlaff and I discuss the nostalgia of going to the Drive-In by reviewing five films from 1969 to 1972 - Bananas, Five Easy Pieces, MASH, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and Play Misty for Me.  As always, there will be SPOILERS for the five films.  This was another ZOOM podcast, so I apologize for any moments where the sound quality is not as strong. Further to t...

My guest this week, and my younger brother, Craig Dubray go back to our nostalgic youth with five movies starring Kevin Costner from 1989 to 1993: Field of Dreams, A Perfect World, JFK Director's Cut, Dances with Wolves, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.  This was the first episode where I recorded on Zoom, so I apologize for any audio glitches. As usual, there will be spoilers for the f...

This week's show will be my first solo show, due to the COVID-19 "stay at home" initiative.   This episode will be a figurative shedding of four nominees from the last Academy Awards ceremony.  I will give short reviews of Ford Vs. Ferrari, The Irishman, Jojo Rabbit, Joker, Little Women, Marriage Story, 1917, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Parasite then spread 90 p...

In this difficult times, a show dedicated to the steadiness of Jeff Bridges is very much needed.  Rank N Review host, Larry Parsons, and myself review The Fabulous Baker Boys, The Contender, The Big Lebowski, Crazy Heart, Hell or High Water, and True Grit.  We discuss the themes of music, bowling, the southwestern United States, and the greatness of Mr. Bridges and the Coen brothers.&nbs...

Did you ever have a bad job? The characters in these six movies certainly do difficult work to earn money. Returning guest, Dan Buday, and I discuss six movies about bad jobs including Session 9, Taxi Driver, Dirty Pretty Things, Modern Times, The Messenger, and Clerks. Dan and I each get to review a movie that we count among our favourites. And, once again, at the end of the show Dan comes up wit...

Curtis Anderson and I discuss six car-themed movies: Drive, Duel, Gran Torino, John Carpenter's Christine, Death Proof, and Days of Thunder. Warning: there will be spoilers and possible coarse language. At the end of the episode, I lose one of these movies in an extremely creative manner.

For this episode, my guest Tom Ratzlaff and I tackle six adaptations of novels, non-fiction books, and a Shakespearean play. We look at Of Mice and Men, To Kill a Mockingbird, 12 Years a Slave, A River Runs Through It, Titus, and Rebecca. Stay tuned to the end of the episode where there is a shocking point distribution. This episode will have spoilers and potential coarse language. Please enjoy Th...

In this episode, guest critic Dan Buday and I review three movies by David Fincher (Se7en, Fight Club, and Zodiac) and three movies by Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire, and Steve Jobs). Note: I want to emphasize EXTREME SPOILERS. If you have not seen Se7en or Fight Club then please watch them before listening to our reviews. At the end of the show, one of the movies by these two gre...

My guest Sage Dent and I review Battle Royale, Mystic River, Almost Famous Director's Cut, Stand By Me, Lolita, and Black Swan. Warning: there will be spoilers for the six movies being reviewed and there is some coarse language.