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Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1993's Jurassic Park"Welcome to Jurassic Podcast" - It's time to get prehistoric as Dave takes 1993's Jurassic Park off the shelf this week. Phil remembers the time he went to see the movie in theatres only to find out it was sold out. Lamentably, he only experienced it on VHS later and has since upgraded to 4K. Dave remembers that he wasn't able to see it later until later. A rare movie where both Phil and Dave enjoy almost every aspect of the filmmaking, performance and score. There are few films better than this.
2025-08-111h 11Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1989's Field of DreamsIf 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.
2025-05-061h 04
Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel CyclingTraining Check-In with Phil: CRAZY VO2 Max and 5 min power increaseSend us a textSummaryIn this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, host Dave Schell and Dr. Phil Batterson discuss Phil's training journey as he prepares for an uphill running race. They cover the structure of his training, focusing on VO2 max work, the importance of consistency and adaptation, and the physiological testing that has informed his progress. Phil shares insights on nutrition, health markers from blood tests, and outlines his future training plans leading up to the race.TakeawaysConsistency is crucial for improvement in training.VO2...
2025-01-1438 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and DaveHalloween- The Return to 1978The 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-3152 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2002's Halloween Resurrection"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 15 minutes. The franchise struggles to redefine itself and neither Phil nor Dave think it succeeds at all. Stick around to the end as they rank the series as well. Hosted...
2024-10-251h 12
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1998's Halloween H20"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 good scenes and Dave grants the series a little bit of good will by the end of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-181h 17
Off The Shelf with Phil and DaveOff the Shelf 2023 in ReviewWell it's the end of the year and we take 2023's Off the Shelf off the shelf. Phil and Dave look back on the year in the podcast, hand out some awards and tease some of the future movies coming up in 2024. Happy New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-101h 13
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2001's Pearl HarbourThe day that will live in infamy. Dave takes 2001's Pearl Harbour off the shelf and forced Phil to watch what he has dreaded. Dave commits to the relationships in this movie and finds its enough to keep interest throughout the whole 3 hours. Phil finds the whole thing a waste of time and feels that the choices Michael Bay makes don't make the drama any more interesting just boring. Strangely, Phil does believe the action is the best part of the movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-061h 30
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2002'S Road to PerditionDave learns a new word as Phil brings 2002's Road to Perdition off of his shelf. This is Dave's first viewing of the film while Phil, much like the general public, has neglected it after their first viewing despite it's star-studded cast. Phil story about driving a stick-shift is more entertaining than Mike Sullivan's driving lessons and Dave reveals his crush on Felicity from Road to Avonlea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-091h 32
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1995's AngusBack to high school as Phil takes 1995's Angus off the shelf. Phil tells the story of his personal connection to the character and how this movie came to mean even more to him as he met more fans along the way. Dave finds this movie to be a real sweet movie with great characters and elevates the teen movie above the usual stuff. Appreciates the message and performances but does get a little jealous when Phil brings up the "first" Dave in his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-211h 32
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1997's Event HorizonPhil and Dave confront their fears as Dave takes 1997's Event Horizon off the shelf. The movie's reputation as being a great Sci-fi horror movie is questioned as Phil finally watches it for the first time. The potential is there and in a rare case, wishes it were a little longer to help the movie not feel so rushed. Dave enjoys some of the performances of the cast and their deaths. Some dated special effects don't help the movie but the core of it is worth a watch, arguably. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2023-07-251h 11
The Sea Captain Leadership PodcastGrowth Using Data and Coaching with Dave ThomasIn this captivating episode of the Sea Captain Way Podcast, Greg and Phil welcome Dave Thomas, a Founding Partner at Sea Captain Analytics and a Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual. As they embark on a new partnership, Dave and Phil delve into the world of analytics-driven wealth management and share their vision for energizing top performers to achieve peak performance.Learn how analytics can transform your wealth management approach and strengthen client relationships. Discover strategies to increase revenue, refine portfolio management, and leverage automation for operational efficiency. If you're seeking to take your performance...
2023-06-1919 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1998's Out of SightDave is out of his mind as Phil takes 1998's Out of Sight off his shelf. Phil still connects to this stylish movie with one of the great modern movie stars. He finds this to be his favorite Jennifer Lopez performance and the beginning of Steven Soderbergh's partnership with George Clooney and a career pivot that has produced great entertainment as well as complex and creative swings. Dave however finds the central relationship completely unbelievable and checked out early on the film. He struggled to get excited throughout the film. Does Phil change his mind? Have a listen to find...
2023-03-281h 29
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2011's Source CodePhil and Dave enter the multiverse as Dave takes 2011's Source Code off his shelf. Phil had almost no memory of this movie existing and is pretty pleased that Dave forced him to watch it this week. Dave finds the movie's reveals to be a little lackluster after repeated viewings but kept Phil guessing for most of the runtime. Overall a relatively fun movie with a solid performance from Jake Gyllenhaal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-201h 34
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1944's GaslightPhil tries to convince Dave he didn't watch this week's movie as Phil takes 1944's Gaslight off his shelf. The earliest movie the guys have discussed is still relevant today as the word was 2022's word of the year. Phil finds the film mesmerizing and the performances outstanding. Dave finds the circumstance of the movie to be pretty frustrating and heartbreaking as the story comes to a spellbinding conclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-131h 32
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1996's DaylightPhil and Dave take on another disaster movie this week as Phil takes 1996's Daylight off his shelf. Phil is taken in by the lost art of practical special effects and the way in which they are implemented here. Dave finds the heart that may have been missing last week but feels most of the characters unlikable due to too much bickering. Also, Phil makes a confession to the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-271h 31
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2004's The Day After TomorrowPhil and Dave take on the end of the world as Dave takes 2004's The Day After Tomorrow off his shelf. Phil has never seen this movie but doesn't really have a lot of respect for its director and doesn't gain much after watching. Dave enjoys some of the quieter moments on screen but doesn't feel any of the characters have chemistry with each other. They both felt a little cold by the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-201h 50
Off The Shelf with Phil and DaveOff the shelf 2022 in reviewThis is it, another 52 in review. Phil and Dave look back on the year that was and honour the best and worst of the season. Phil gives recommendations for theatrical releases and recalls the feeling he gets from seeing a great movie in the theatre and Dave decides that this year he'll see more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-231h 25
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1988's Die HardHappy holidays from Phil and Dave . It's the gift of Bruce as Dave takes 1988's Die Hard off his shelf. Is it a Christmas or not? It doesn't matter considering this is a near perfect action movie. Phil finds the movie takes the care to provide even the "bad guys" a character and personality and no bad guy is badder than Hans - bubbe! This quotable film has stood the test of time and Dave confesses that he may have seen this more than maybe any other movie and he still loves it Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
2022-12-241h 27
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2018's Mortal EnginesPhil and Dave wrestle with the 2 hour and 8 minute war as Dave takes 2018's Mortal Engines off his shelf. Phil struggles to get through what he feels is a mess of a movie while Dave enjoys the visuals and the audio but finds the plot to be less interesting. This movie feels like it was meant to be a franchise but at the same time feels like an hour was cut out of it. A strange paradox for a less than engaging movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-121h 14
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2009's UpPhil and Dave get animated when Phil takes 2009's Up off his shelf. Disney/Pixar deliver a beautiful film that shows life, love and adventure through the eyes of a septuagenarian. Phil believes its a masterpiece that kind of loses steam near the end and Dave briefly questions the logic but gets lost in it regardless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-051h 33
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2007's American GangsterPhil and Dave visit the criminal underworld again as Dave takes 2007's American Gangster off his shelf. The guys discuss the star power of Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Phil remembers seeing this in the theatre and being disappointed, then buying it on HD-DVD with high hopes and being let down again watching the extended version. Dave watched the theatrical cut and found it to be entertaining enough but feels a little let down at the overall experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-281h 33
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2002's Panic RoomPhil and Dave crawl into 2002's Panic Room as Phil grabs this off his shelf. Phil delights in finally talking about a David Fincher movie and remarks that it seems to have gotten better over time. Dave finds the showy camera work more impressive and less obvious than Unbreakable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-211h 25
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2006's Flags of our FathersPhil and Dave pay their respects as Dave takes 2006's Flags of our Fathers off his shelf. Phil finds the story structure to be jarring and unnecessary and leaves the movie missing key elements and ultimately wishes a different movie was made. Dave praised the presentation of the war theater but was unable to connect to any of the characters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-141h 16
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1973'S The ExorcistPhil and Dave confront the devil himself as Phil takes 1973's The Exorcist off his shelf. Considered by many to be the scariest movie ever made, does the movie hold up? The guys really dig into what makes the movie so compelling. The performances standout while the visuals are beautiful but it's the storytelling, setting up all the pieces early to deliver a stunning climax that really makes this movie exceptional Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-241h 37
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2015's The RevenantPhil and Dave are good at holding grudges but both have to admit that Leo does it better than either of them. Dave takes 2015's The Revenant off his shelf this week. Phil marvels at the breathtaking shots and gorgeous scenery. Dave believes the performances are excellent but each agree that the movie's depiction of events may have traded in entertainment value. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-171h 13
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2002's The Good ThiefPhil and Dave visit Monte Carlo as Phil takes 2002's The Good Thief. Phil remembers loving nearly everything about this movie and thinks that most of it holds up if not entirely. Dave found himself hooked by the first song and really appreciate the style of Neil Jordan's direction. Another forgotten gem of early 2000s from Phil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-101h 16
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2003's Old SchoolPhil and Dave go back to school as Dave takes Old School of his shelf. The guys marvel again at Vince Vaughn. Phil crushes on Owen Wilson..wait no..Luke Wilson. Will Ferrell gives us a little bit of everything and the movie is able to still provide some laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-031h 34
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1997's The Myth of FingerprintsPhil and Dave go back to the family drama as Phil takes 1997's The Myth Of Fingerprints off his shelf. Phil opens up about his love of Roy Scheider and why he loves visiting themes of the visiting relative for holiday theme so much. Dave doesn't connect quite as much but appreciates the performances and thinks there is something that the movie doesn't quite dig deep enough into. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-261h 21
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1990's TremorsPhil and Dave feel a rumble under their feet as Dave takes 1990's Tremors off his shelf. Phil embraces the tone of the movie as a "creature feature" and loves the practical effects that bring the grab-oids to life and admits that, at one time, Fred Ward was his favorite actor. Dave gets a kick out of the performances and finds the characters grounded in their own reality. This movie holds up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-191h 28
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2016's SplitPhil and Dave are back as Dave takes 2016's Split off his shelf. Phil finally finds an M. Night movie that he sort of enjoys as Dave remembers his feeling of excitement as the end approached. They both agree that James McAvoy is a huge reason this movie works and wonder if it's nearly as good with any other actor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-061h 37
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2001's The Man from Elysian FieldsThis week Phil takes 2001's The Man from Elysian Fields off his shelf and present to Dave a very underknown and underseen Andy Garcia movie. The guys discuss the many things they like about this movie. The real standout is Mick Jagger in a small but pivotal role. Phil and Dave wish the movie spent more time with his character and only slightly found the main relationship storyline to be the weakest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-291h 26
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2016's ArrivalDave takes 2016's Arrival and presents a film beautifully directed by Denis Villeneuve and accompanied by a fantastic performance by Amy Adams. Both Phil and Dave seem to consider Ms Adams their favourite actress. Phil appreciates the ability to make a movie about communication so interesting and compelling while Dave enjoys the story structure and amazing score which Dave discovered after recording had contributions from Ad Astra's Max Richter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-221h 31
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2008's Frost/NixonPhil/Dave have a look at 2008's Frost/Nixon. Phil grabs this movie off his shelf and the guys get a glimpse of Nixon after the Watergate scandal that All the President's Men depicted. Phil loves the performances and the writing and Dave feels as though the big win the team gets is a little of a let down despite being built up very well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-151h 23
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1992's Patriot GamesPhil and Dave have another look at Jack Ryan as Dave takes 1992's Patriot Games off the shelf. The guys reflect on having watched its sequel and Affleck's take on the character before viewing this movie. Phil believes that Clear and Present Danger is a much more compelling and accomplished movie and finds some of the plotting a little muddled while Dave enjoys Richard Harris and Sean Bean as the movie's villains as well as the action of the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-081h 09
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1976's All the President's MenPhil and Dave discuss another special relationship as Phil takes 1976's All the President's Men. Woodward and Bernstein took down Nixon and Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman take those roles and create amazing characters with brilliant performance. Gordon Willis shot this gorgeous movie and Alan Pakula directs it perfectly. Sadly, the content is still relevant all these later but this movie is a towering achievement and worth spending your time. Phil talks about becoming interested in Journalism, Nixon and newspaper movies and Dave finds the tone, atmosphere and performances to be compelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
2022-08-011h 38
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1962's The Days of Wine and RosesPhil and Dave look back at their own challenges as they discuss 1962's The Days of Wine and Roses. A stunning look at the ravages of addiction. Lee Remick and Jack Lemmon give powerhouse performances in glorious black and white. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-182h 03
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2006's Blood DiamondPhil and Dave visit Africa in search of 2006’s Blood Diamond. Phil has a little trouble with Leo's accent at first but grows accept it. Dave explains how this movie impacted him directly and both admit that Djimon Hounsou is the star of the movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-111h 49
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1982's PoltergeistPhil and Dave discuss 1982's Poltergeist. Phil takes one of his favourite childhood movies off his shelf to share with Dave. Phil believes the movie holds up with great performances by the cast and some wonderful visual effects. Dave had trouble connecting to a 40 year old movie and as a result leaves him a little cold. Can Phil convince him? Have a listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-041h 39
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1998's Saving Private RyanPhil and Dave storm the beaches as they visit 1998's Saving Private Ryan. The rare movie that lives on both shelves. Phil recounts his early experience with the movie that is considered the best of 1998 and still has trouble agreeing with that title. Dave admits that after nearly two dozen viewings some moments have lost their potency but other are just as compelling as the first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-271h 52
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1992's A League of Their OwnPhil and Dave visit the ballpark and put the women of baseball at centre field when Phil takes 1992's A League of Their Own off this shelf. Effortlessly directed by Penny Marshall and with great performances by Geena Davis, Rosie O'Donnell and Madonna. The guys agree that this movie just flies by in the best ways and think Bob may have cost the Peaches the World Series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-201h 33
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1960's Swiss Family RobinsonPhil 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-301h 18
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1998's PleasantvillePhil 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 with a very modern spin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-231h 48
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2008's Body of LiesPhil 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-091h 24
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1967's The GraduatePhil 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-021h 23
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2007's Bee MoviePhil 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-251h 10
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1973's Jesus Christ SuperstarPhil 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-181h 42
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1989's BatmanPhil 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-211h 48
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1999's The Talented Mr. RipleyPhil 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-151h 41
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2001's The Last CastlePhil 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-281h 19
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1991's SoapdishPhil 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 last 30 minutes and ends on a high note. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-221h 24
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1992's Reservoir DogsPhil 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 it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-141h 31
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1998's A Simple PlanPhil 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-071h 40
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2010's Shutter IslandPhil 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-301h 28
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1992's A few Good MenPhil 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.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-251h 20
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1992's A few Good MenPhil 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.
2022-01-231h 20
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2015's Mad Max: Fury RoadPhil 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-171h 04
Off The Shelf with Phil and DaveOff the shelf 2021 in reviewPhil and Dave take a look back on the last 52 episodes and discuss the origins of the podcast and their friendship. The guys give their year end thoughts on some of the highlights and lowlights of the season looking at categories such as, Best Bruce Willis / Ben Affleck movie and their biggest surprises of the year while recognizing the Best movies and performances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-0900 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1983's Trading PlacesMerry New Year from Phil and Dave as they discuss 1983's Trading Places. Phil finds Eddie Murphy electric from minute one while Dave is disappointed that the last act of the movie doesn't deliver on the promise of the first two. Beef Jerky Time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-0359 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1992's Home Alone 2Phil and Dave round up their Christmas double bill with 1992's Home Alone 2. Phil admits that this may be his least favorite movie of the year and threatens to take this cynical movie off the shelf while Dave enjoys the surface fun of the movie and agrees that the emotional punch was left home alone too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-261h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2007's Fred ClausPhil and Dave discuss the merits of 2007's Fred Claus. Phil thinks it should be in the ranks of the greatest Christmas Movies as the amazing cast brings top notch performances while Dave appreciates the fast talking humour and the joke behind the joke that carried this movie over the edge an onto the shelf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-251h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1996's TwisterPhil and Dave live through an F5 of a movie. 1996 Twister. Phil talks about the impressive action direction of Jan De Bont and the lack of character development while Dave contends that character is there and performances are solid with a soundtrack that holds up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-191h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1988's ScroogedYule Love it when Phil and Dave spend some time with the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. 1988's Scrooged lets the guys get more Murray for their buck as Phil continues to enjoy the sheer madness of the miracle of Christmas and Dave thinks his Christmas cheer may be improved with another viewing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-121h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2014's FuryPhil and Dave are mad at 2014's Fury as it fails to deliver any real depth to the war genre. While beautifully shot, Phil can't find much to appreciate in a familiar story told in an uninspired way. Dave continues to find less and less to enjoy on his third time through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-051h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1984's GhostbustersPhil and Dave are both the keymaster and the gatekeeper as they revisit 1984's Ghostbusters. Phil continues to quote the great writing to this day and Dave celebrates Bill Murray whose charm continues to endear. This movie may end up on both shelves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-281h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2000's UnbreakablePhil and Dave discuss 2000's Unbreakable and leave without a scratch on them. Phil finds the camera work showy and the story lacking and Dave continues to enjoy the superhero payoff of the pacing and execution of this movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-221h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1981's Halloween IIMore of the night Phil and Dave discuss 1981's Halloween 2. They both appreciate the sequel that begins just after the events of the previous movie. Phil finds the movie fails to maintain the energy and promise of first 10 minutes while Dave thinks he may take a break from Halloween movies for a while. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-151h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1989's Uncle BuckPhil and Dave get babysat by 1989's Uncle Buck and dicuss the charm of its star, John Candy, but can't decide if the rest of the movie still has legs. Phil doesn't appreciate the negative, mean spirited start and Dave legit lols at one key scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-081h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1978's HalloweenPhil and Dave visit Haddonfield for 1978's Halloween. Phil reminisces on the history of horror movies and his childhood and the continued power of John Carpenter's filmmaking while Dave has only minor quibbles with a movie that left him wanting more of the night "He" came home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-311h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2019's 1917Phil and Dave revisit 2019's 1917. While the shallow characters keep them 6 feet away from the heart of the story, the visuals are a treat for the eyes and are just enough to keep the film moving towards the climatic ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-2400 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1987's The Monster SquadPhil and Dave team up to discuss 1987's The Monster Squad. Phil connects to the squad as a monster obsessed kid. Dave dips a toe in the world of horror and enjoys the pace, the performances and script. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-181h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2002's 25th HourPhil and Dave spend 60 minutes revisiting 2002's 25th Hour. Phil loves what feels like a brash post 9/11 New York and Dave gushes about so many of the performances. This movie continues to deliver the goods so many years later and this podcast came so close to never happening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-021h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2002's Hart's WarPhil and Dave are in detention again as they discuss 2002's Hart's War. Luckily for Phil the Bruce is limited and the look of the film is great. Dave finds repeated viewings rewarding and wonders why so much pivoting? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-261h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1985's The Breakfast ClubPhil and Dave go back to school with 1985's Breakfast Club. Phil believes that these conversations are still relevant so many years later and Dave wonders why 25 year olds are still trying to play 16. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-171h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2020's TenetPhil and Dave attempt to untangle 2020's Tenet. Spoiler alert, they fail. Though they do discuss the many things they like about the overall experience even if the end result is a somewhat less than satisfying movie. eivom gniyfsitsa naht ssel tahwemos a si tluser dne eht fi neve ecneirepxe llarevo eht tuoba ekil yeht sgniht ynam eht ssucsid od yeht hguohT .liaf yeht ,trela reliopS .teneT s'0202 elgnatnu ot tpmetta evaD dna lihP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-131h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1998's Almost HeroesPhil and Dave visit Chris Farley's last movie; 1998's Almost Heroes and Phil wonders why Dave continues to subject humourless comedies to him while Dave recommends being in a certain "frame of mind" to truly appreciate this film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-311h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1985's The GooniesPhil and Dave revisit a childhood favorite when they go back to the Goondocks with 1985's The Goonies. Phil admires the casts unending love for this movie while Dave enjoys the 4K restoration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-201h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1971's The French ConnectionPhil and Dave visit 1971's French Connection to discuss Popeye Doyle's Obsession with getting the bad guy and Dave's obsession with all things Gene. Phil continues to glorify the work of Roy Schieder while bringing the conversation back to the movie at hand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-131h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1975's JawsPhil and Dave venture out on the ocean of summer blockbusters and encounter the original 1975's Jaws. Phil gushes about the staying power of a perfect movie and Dave wonders if it would have been scarier if he had seen it earlier in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-0800 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2000's Rules of EngagementPhil and Dave discuss 2000s Rules of Engagement. Phil wonders who is the hero of a movie where no one is likeable. Dave ponders the larger questions that the movie presents while Phil debates whether those questions even exist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-07-291h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1997's LA ConfidentialPhil and Dave visit Los Angeles in the 50's to discuss the excellent noir 1997's L.A. Confidential and their conversation is off the record, on the QT and very Hush Hush.**This was a second recording of said film due to technical issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-07-231h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2000's The Virgin SuicidesPhil and Dave head to the 70's by way of 2000's The Virgin Suicides. Her directorial debut is a stunning story of loss and the male gaze. James Woods surprises in what Phil considers may be his best performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-07-2359 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1994's ClerksPhil and Dave go back to their retail roots to revisit 1994's Clerks. They discuss what it meant to feel like they could make this movie, what they would keep and discard and how there is a surprisingly positive message about friendships and relationships amidst some very childish humour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-07-161h 00
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1996's Last Man StandingPhil and Dave wonder if it's better to be the first to fall or be the Last Man Standing in this bore of a film. Bruce Willis whispers his way through this prohibition noir and that presents no threat, no motivation and worse yet, no direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-2659 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2012's Perks of being a WallflowerPhil and Dave accept the movie they think they deserve as they explore 2012's The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Dave confronts DCS and Phil gushes about the coming of age story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-1859 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2019's Ad AstraPhil and Dave look to the stars and wonder what this movie really wants to say about the themes and ideas it presents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-1259 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1997's The Ice StormPhil and Dave missed out on key parties but didn't miss this 1997 film by Ang Lee. They discuss the family dynamics at play during a Thanksgiving break in the early 70s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-0600 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1986's Money PitPhil and Dave buy a lemon in this disaster. The magic of mid 80s Spielberg can not save this dilapidated film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-2959 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1990's Miller's CrossingPhil and Dave visit Miller's Crossing, look into their hearts and ultimately present an ethically sound conversation about 1990's Miller's Crossing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-2159 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2002's Sum of all FearsPhil and Dave talk about how the Sum of All Fears just doesn't add up to a good movie. Wasted talent in front of and behind the camera. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1459 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1988's BeachesPhil and Dave Keep each other honest by talking about Beaches and the power of friendship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-0859 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1998's Enemy of the StateDave tracks down this star-studded film from his shelf and Phil and Dave focus their eyes and follow around Gene, Jon and Will. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-3059 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1989's UHFPhil and Dave crank up the volume and yank out the knob to look at 1989's UHF. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-2259 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1991's The Undiscovered Country (Star Trek VI)From the past to the future, Phil and Dave venture to the undiscovered country to celebrate the 30th anniversary of star trek 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-1759 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2001's The Royal TenenbaumsPhil and Dave always wished they could be Tennenbaums. Now is their chance as they review the 2001 film. Phil remembers 8 complaints and Dave gives his highest recommendation yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-2459 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1991's The Fisher KingFrom the Red Demon to the Red Knight, Phil and Dave revisit their old stomping grounds at the Video Store to discuss 1991's The Fisher King and confirm that Mercedes Ruehl rules! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-1059 min
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2019's Cold PursuitPhil and Dave discuss how and why cold pursuit got on Dave's shelf and will it stay or is it bound for a yard sale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-2058 min
Life, Music, and the Pursuit of AnswersEpisode 18: The "Across the Pondcast" with Dave ArcariDave Arcari is a Scottish alt blues musician based outside of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Phil Circle and Dave Arcari have known each other for years and shared the stage together in Chicago, USA.
During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, they decided to reach out "across the pond" and talk about how it's affecting their worlds. With additional discussion of Dave's work, they also cover some aspects of how to monetize your music in a way that's comfortable and that doesn't compromise one's creative integrity.
At the end of this episode is...
2020-04-0352 min
IT Career EnergizerAllow Your Curiosity To Be Insatiable with Dave MaloufPhil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Dave Malouf. Dave a Consultant, Coach and Educator. His mission is to help designers and design teams reach their value potential for the organisations they work with. He has been a designer, a design leader, and a former professor of design. And brings this to bear with frameworks and methods to help professionals level up. He is a co-founder of the Interaction Design Association, the co-founder of several conferences as well as a writer, a globally sought after speaker and workshop facilitator. In...
2019-09-2729 minIT Career EnergizerShare Your IT Knowledge And Simplify Software Development to Change the World With Dave ThomasGUEST BIO: Dave is a computer programmer and was an original signatory and author of The Manifesto For Agile Software Development. He has also co-authored several books, including “The Pragmatic Programmer”, and was a co-founder of the Pragmatic Bookshelf. EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Dave Thomas is Phil’s guest on today’s show. He is a well-known programmer who works in numerous programming languages, in particular, Elixir, Ruby and agility. Dave is one of the original signatories and author of The Manifesto for Agile Software Development. Over the years, Dave has published several other books and is a...
2018-12-2625 min