Off The Shelf With Phil and Dave- A Movie Review Podcast

What happened to Jamie after the ending of part 4? We find out after Phil takes 1989's Halloween 5 off the shelf. Phil is almost immediately disappointed as the movie doesn't deliver on the promise of the last entry and brings in new characters that drove him crazy. Dave, however, was ready for a life change upon meeting Tina. Sees value in the choices made by the new director and is mildly interested in the next chapter with the introduction of "the man in black"

It's October and Phil takes 1988's Halloween 4 off the shelf this week. A Return to the basics of Halloween is welcomed. Phil finds the style to be a bit flat but enjoys the way in which is holds to and then occasionally flips the horror tropes. Dave was ready for Michael Myers' return after his distaste of the last entry and found this to be pretty enjoyable. Both agree that this is one of the great movie endings.

We hide from those we don't speak of as Dave takes 2004's The Village off the shelf. Phil is reaffirmed that M. Night just can't sustain the tension he thinks he can. The movie's languid pace and lack of payoff leave him less than enthusiastic. Dave enjoys some of the performances and finds the cinematography to be appealing but overall doesn't deliver a quality movie

Dave 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.

We quietly go back to space as Dave brings Interstellar off of his shelf. Apparently Dave doesn't like Nolan films but makes an exception to this one and, well, most of them. Phil is reminded why he gravitates to Nolan films and likes the 4th dimension of emotionality but can't quite get into the 5th dimension. All in All, the fellas enjoy this blockbuster film and the performances within.

The 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.

It's the end of the season as Phil takes 2009's (500) Days of Summer off the shelf. Phil discovers that he enjoyed this movie even more than he did when he first watched it. It's a great blend of romance and comedy without falling for the trappings of a "rom-com" Dave enjoyed the performances and thought the choices made by director Marc Webb were compelling and made for a breezy watch.

The guys blast off as Dave takes 2000's Space Cowboys off the shelf. Phil struggled to get through this overlong movie but did manage to enjoy a Tommy Lee Jones moment or two. Clint Eastwood directs this movie and it's questionable that he was the right choice. Dave suggest this movie has no impact but ultimately found it difficult to not be entertained by such charismatic cast.

What better way to spend Labor day than the most laborious watch we've had. Dave takes 2011's Cowboys and Aliens off the shelf and we mistakenly watched the extended cut. Phil finds the pace, performances and the score to be almost unbearable and even the easy going Dave has a hard time defending the talent involved for making such a drab film. The conversation is more lively and thankfully shorter than this movie.

As Paul Reubans takes on the next adventure; the guys pay tribute as Phil takes 1985's Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. It's a pleasure to watch this collaboration with 3 distinct artists as Burton and Elfman lend their talents. Phil remembers connecting to the fantastic elements as a kid but finds a little more heart this time. Dave is introduced the to Pee-Wee character and feels the movie loses a little steam by the end but the character doesn't.