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Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1995's The American President"You podcast the podcasts that need podcasting" - Phil celebrates the career of Rob Reiner as he takes 1995's The American President Off the Shelf this week. Dave claims this could be Phil's best movie to date and was emotionally moved from the writing and performances. Phil watched it prior to the horrendous news of Reiner's death and once after and it only appreciated in emotional value. A great script, great performances and great direction made it a nice safe space to be despite the news of the world. An added bonus is how much it reflects The West...
2026-01-1959 minOff The Shelf with Phil and Dave2003's Love, Actually"Podcast is all around us, it's everywhere we go" - It's the ultimate romantic comedy as Phil takes 2003's "Love, Actually" off the shelf. Dave has only seen clips over the years and was under the impression this was romantic, comedy and a Christmas classic, he is very underwhelmed and questions if it manages to be any of those three. Phil enjoys it a little more than Dave and finds that some of the storylines are beautiful, funny and sweet though he too has to admit that a few storylines should be excised and remembers loving it when it...
2025-12-221h 36Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2000's Reindeer GamesThis is a Re-Release of a pretty terrible movie and not a great episode actually. Why Re-release? just to show you how far we've come. Come back next week and enjoy a brand new episode where Phil and Dave butt heads on a movie some have deemed a classic. Happy Holidays!
2025-12-151h 00Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2012's Looper"All this podcast crap, just fries your brain like an egg..." - We travel through time as Dave takes 2012's Looper off the shelf. Phil struggles to get beyond JGL's look and Bruce Willis' face but in the end find the movie to be better than he expected. Rian Johnson creates another layered and sometimes perplexing plotted film that is made more interesting by the supporting cast. Dave remembers that this was a movie that he tried to watch a number of times over the years but never got more than a few minutes in. He is glad to...
2025-11-241h 07Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2008's Passchendaele"There is only one rule: Don't Podcast" - This week, Dave is breaking the one rule as he takes 2008's Passchendaele off the shelf. Adding a Canadian story to the mix this November as we continue to honour those fallen soldiers, even though Dave doesn't really feel the movie connects and doesn't quite compete with other movies of the genre. On the other hand, Phil found himself enjoying the movie and performances generally while acknowledging that some of the dialogue is a little weak. A rare instance of Phil enjoying a Dave pick, even more than Dave does.
2025-11-101h 28Off 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 Dave2013's A Good Day to Die Hard"Me and my boy here, we're gonna put a podcastin' on ya!" - It's back to the well for Bruce Willis and Dave as he takes 2013's A Good Day to Die Hard off the shelf this week and subjects Phil to another movie that he had never seen. Judging by the quote above, this movie has nothing memorable or interesting to bring to the table as Phil found it to be bland and uninteresting. He further finds that Bruce has none of the self-awareness that Stallone infused Rocky 5 with. Dave, however, still enjoys some of the cut of B...
2025-07-281h 07Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2008's Quantum of Solace"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 movie in there but fails due to poor editing. Neither of them could piece together the plot.
2025-07-1052 min
Hockey Cards GongshowFriday Nights w/ Phil: 2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Box Opening, Carter Yelle From The Saskatchewan Card & Collector Experience Talks His Love For All Things Fleer Hockey, Good Vibbs & More!Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowReplay of Friday Nights with Phil from July 4th, 2025.Phil , California Dave are joined by special guest Carter Yelle from the Saskatchewan Card & Collector Experience to talk about Carter's love for all things Fleer Hockey and he even opens a box of 2024-25 Extended Series hunting the GR8/8 Ovechkin Young Guns auto. Phil opens a box of 2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Platinum, Dave shares good Vibbs (Vibes), Phil plays a math game and demonstrates once again that he d...
2025-07-052h 03Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2006's Casino RoyaleThe 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 the ubiquity of the character. From a great song to great titles, Phil is engaged and pretty locked in. Dave finds the chemistry with Eva Green to...
2025-07-031h 08Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1991's Robin Hood: Prince of ThievesThere 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 the humor and finds the action to be good when it gets going but Phil found this watch to be a little less exciting than he remembered it.
2025-06-111h 06Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1992's Glengarry Glen Ross"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 these are some of the best actors doing some of their best work. Dave can't help but feel that Jack Lemmon's performance is the most deserving of an Oscar despite it being Pacino that was nominated.
2025-06-041h 18Off 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 04Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2007's Mr. Magorium's Wonder EmporiumThe 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 belief. Dave struggled to find the humour in it and didn't share fully in Phil's enjoyment. However, he did find the performances to be enjoyable and t...
2025-04-071h 07Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1984's A Nightmare on Elm StreetWhatever 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 movie of his favorite slasher icon and enjoys a script that manages to balance some great characters and great kills to create a character that permeated pop culture in ways that...
2025-04-011h 12Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1980's Friday the 13thPodcast, 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 some of the gore effects of Tom Savini. They discuss the "who dunnit" model and try to determine if it was ultimately successful as well as ask w...
2025-03-251h 14Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1999's The Sixth SenseI 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 Toni Colette performance. Phil remembers too well that he hated this movie upon release as he was one step ahead of the movie pretty early on and just...
2025-03-111h 10Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1987's La BambaRitchie 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 The Buddy Holly Story (available in the archives) Dave found it challenging to get into the story overall as the characters were too thinly drawn to be understood...
2025-03-041h 11Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2023's Mr. Monk's Last CaseI'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 watch the show. Phil wishes a TV show never ended up on a movie podcast.
2025-02-221h 10Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2003's Hollywood HomicideLooks 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 choices made (but fails) and may drive Phil crazy by the end.
2025-02-091h 12Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1995's Things to do in Denver When You're DeadJust 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 Dave claims to like the film but thinks it would be better if nothing went wrong and it had a happy ending and a different cast. This may be biggest fight yet.
2025-02-021h 35Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1995's The Usual SuspectsThe 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 clever nature of the screenplay and the performances. Dave knew something was coming but was unsure how it would all play out. Too bad so many monsters were...
2025-01-191h 06
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 minOff The Shelf with Phil and Dave2003's The RecruitYou 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 and hasn't thought of it since, until now. He really enjoyed the first half of the movie at The Farm and enjoyed the manipulation of the characters. He wasn't...
2025-01-121h 09
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1994's The Santa ClausePodcasting 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 movie either as he felt that that North Pole wasn't cute or interesting and the portrayal of stressed out elves didn't do much to settle in to a warm Christmas classic.
2024-12-151h 11
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.
2024-10-181h 17
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1994's Ace Ventura: Pet DetectiveDave 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-061h 18
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2007's Live Free or Die Hard"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 plot is a little thin and doesn't hate Kevin Smith's involvement as much either. He does appreciate Mai Ling and Mary Elizabeth Winstead though and finds some of the action sequences to be...
2024-09-161h 32
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1982's Rocky III"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 return of Carl Weathers but questions the benefits of slow motion running on a beach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-241h 41
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1990's The Hunt For Red October"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 he enjoyed this movie. Dave tried to explain why we are watching the first Jack Ryan movie last and delivers his Jack Ryan ranking. He confesses that this isn't a go-to movie...
2024-08-021h 42
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1991's L.A StoryIt's a time for romance in the heart of Los Angeles as Phil takes 1991's L.A. Story off the shelf. This has been a constant favorite this time of year. Phil enjoys the wacky and absurd and how it mixes with the sweet, sincere and romantic. It's a bit dated but the jokes still hold up. Dave found the laughs but struggled to find the romance in this film despite Phil begging him to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-241h 07
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 Dave2005's Fever PitchThe boys of summer are heading into the fall as Dave takes 2005' Fever Pitch off the shelf. Phil believes that the central problem with the movie is the casting. Jimmy Fallon who feels as though he is in way over his head. Drew Barrymore feels as though she is phoning it in and the whole movie suffers because of it. Dave refutes this and believes that Jimmy's charm and personality elevate his performance and the baseball themes connect Dave to his lifelong love of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-251h 14
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 Dave1998's Deep ImpactIt's the end of the world again as Dave takes 1998's Deep impact off the shelf. Phil admits to never seeing it despite it being described as the "smart" Armageddon. To his surprise, he thought the movie offered something different and somewhat unique. As Phil sees it, Tea Leoni is the weakest link however Dave really connected to her family story and found her performance compelling. The movie tries to serve all characters well and ends up sagging a little under the weight but the story is delivered well by Mimi Leder and her cast. Hosted on Acast...
2023-08-141h 39
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 Dave1997's Liar LiarIt's another father favorite as Dave takes 1997's Liar Liar off his shelf. Phil has better memories of the company he shared the first time he watched it than anything he saw this time. Dave explains his love of Jim Carrey and his commitment to that brand of comedy. The guys don't believe his comedic energy matched the role and ends up being just a showcase for his talent. For better or for worse. Dave also learns the cold hard truth of Carl Yules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-121h 20
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave2011's The TownBen is back as the boys discuss 2011's The Town. Dave beats Phil to the punch as he takes it off his shelf. Phil wants to like this movie more than he does as he sees much to like about it. Jeremy Renner in a star making performance and great camera work. Dave feels that the movie met his expectation but thought Renner was less than impressive but the cast overall delivered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-291h 43
The Pulse Presents: Dave WondersEpisode 8: Phil WickhamPhil Wickham is one of the most well known worship leaders in Christian music and recently won Dove awards for both Worship Recorded Song of the Year and Worship Album of the Year. He also just released his first book, "On Our Knees: 40 Days to Living Boldly in Prayer" which explores biblical stories from Genesis to Revelation to learn about prayer from the heroes of the faith. Phil and Dave connect to chat about New Year's resolutions, the new song "This Is Our God", and a crazy story about Phil's dog.
2023-03-2920 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 Dave1999's The End of the AffairIt's Valentine's day and what better way to celebrate than Phil taking 1999's The End of the Affair off the shelf? Phil marvels at Julianne Moore's performance as the whole movie revolves around her despite her not having the most lines. Dave enjoys the bitter and twisted character of Bendrix and both remember being in an obsessive relationship in the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-141h 31
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1990's Presumed InnocentIf John Spencer says someone is bad news, they’re bad news. Dave takes 1990's Presumed Innocent off his shelf and presents a movie that Phil only vaguely remembers the title of. Dave enjoys a great script and a great cast and Phil agrees and reflects that movies like this aren't very common anymore despite being the 11th most successful movie of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-071h 29
Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave1982's The ThingThe winter is in full effect and Phil takes 1982's The Thing off his shelf. One of the great horror movies of all time but mostly ignored upon release and has only grown over time to be one of the most loved entries in the genre. Phil talks about seeing it presented in the theatre for its 40th anniversary and loving the experience and Dave found himself impressed with the effects along with Kurt Russell’s somersault. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-301h 40
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 Dave1999's 200 CigarettesIt's the new year and Phil takes 1999's 200 Cigarettes off his shelf. The guys discuss their favorite "new years" memories and remind themselves that there just isn't the same feeling as Christmas. Phil finds the movie to be a mess but some meaningful lines that have stuck with him throughout the years but doesn't rise above those few high points. Dave finds all the performances too heightened to be believed and wanted to quit smoking again after watching this movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-311h 27
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 Dave1983's A Christmas StoryIt's the most wonderful time of the year as Phil takes 1983's A Christmas Story off his shelf. The movie that brings all the joy and wonder of a child at Christmas is a real treat to discuss. Phil is transported to his childhood that occurred 40 years after the setting of this movie yet still connects to the similarly. Considering the guys are talking about this movie almost 40 years after the film was released is a testament to its power. Dave finds the sweetness of the story, as well as the 40s setting to be really enjoyable and may become a...
2022-12-191h 37
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
Manufacturing HubEp. 86 - [Phil Seboa] Industrial Automation - Challenges of Selling, Implementing, and Scaling SCADAGuest BioExpanding my knowledge and experience through the Challenges of Electrical and Automation. Throughout my career, I have worked on the tools through my experience as a workshop administrator assisting with Electrical modifications of Electric Motors. To lead a sales team that assisted the Transformer manufacturing industry with solutions and accessories for High Voltage Transformers for the Australian Power Grid. To a Sales Engineer for Phoenix Contact Learning about Edge Technology, Automation, Power Reliability, and Control systems,I fell in love with the latest technology that can support manufacturing growth in Australia and worldwide. My Next...
2022-12-021h 26
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 Dave1982's Halloween 3The hills run red as Phil takes 1982's Halloween 3 off his shelf. Dave wonders what the story could be after last year's Halloween episodes... apparently one he wasn't interested in. Phil finds some things to enjoy while he feels the the movie just doesn't come together. A plot that tends to drag and a villain that isn't that easy to define made Dave scream STOP IT by the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-311h 13
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 The PackageDave 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-281h 25
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
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
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