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

It'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.

What is the difference between innocent people and demons? The guys find out as Phil takes 2001's Frailty off his shelf. Returning to this movie after nearly 20 years, Phil has renewed excitement for this movie. Bill Paxton directs this movie and gets great performances from the children involved. Dave vaguely remembers seeing this many years ago but was caught up in the story regardless.

Ben 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.

The sights and sounds of film get put front and center as Phil takes 1981's Blow Out off his shelf. The guys discuss their first Brian DePalma film. Phil has not seen this movie in over 10 years and marvels at the craft being presented. Dave found this movie to be a breezy watch despite its less than lovable set of characters. This 1981 movie may, in fact, be the last great 70s movie.

Dave cuts his hand when he takes 2019's Glass off his shelf. Phil nodded through this film in the theatre and discovered he didn't really miss much other than some neutering. Dave finds some things to like but can't deny this film is a letdown and senses a lack of effort doing the small things. Ultimately a swing and foul ball off the mesh.

Well, this is a big one as Phil takes 1999's Magnolia of of his shelf. He discusses his excitement to see this movie in the theatre the first time and how after 3 more viewings Phil chose to share it with his family. Dave finds the scope of the film to be compelling but wishes he could spend more time with some characters and less with others. We discuss the themes of fathers and sons, regrets and family secret of this special episode.

Dave searches every gas station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse and doghouse and found 1993's The Fugitive. Phil remembers watching this movie dozens of times when younger and finds it just as compelling today. Dave continues to enjoy the work of Tommy Lee Jones and Harrison Ford and shares that this movie is a comfort movie favorite of his.

This train thing is out of control as Phil takes 1985's Runaway Train off the shelf. Phil has memories of loving this movie as a child and connecting to the characters and beautiful cinematography. Dave enjoys the performances of the three leads and found it compelling despite some potential "Francis" candidates.

Dave continues to ride the rails as he takes 1990's Narrow Margin off the shelf. The return of Gene Hackman and Anne Archer to the show who provide some good performances within a somewhat banal "thriller." Phil loves the rare combo of J.T and M. Emmett Walsh in the same movie but finds the movie never lives up to its first 15 minutes. Dave continues to connect to this movie even though he admits that the threat presented by the "bad guys" is anti climactic. Let us know your thoughts.

It's Easter again and Phil brings 1999's Jesus' Son off the shelf for discussion this week. Ottawa born film maker Alison Maclean's amazing film featuring stellar performances by Billy Crudup and Samantha Morton. Phil find this film just as emotionally moving and beautiful as he did the first time he saw it. Dave finds out his brained is fused but managed to find some of the ideas to be thought-provoking and worth another viewing. Share your thoughts with us.