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

Can you hear that? It's the sound of Dave taking 2002's Windtalkers off his shelf. The guys discuss how John Woo seems to miss the fundamental story at the heart of the movie this could be and favours Nicolas Cage and traditional war movie tropes. Adam Beach is solid in what turns out to be less of a role than Phil would like. Dave enjoys some of the action sequences but finds the plot of the movie doesn't hold up to its running time.

The 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.

Phil 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

Phil 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.

Phil 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.

Phil 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.

Phil 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.

Phil 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.

Phil grabs Predator off his shelf and gets to relive one of his favourite video game moments of the last few years. They discuss the amazing way director John Mctiernan mixes action, sci-fi and horror with characters that, though larger than life, still feel human. Dave agrees that the last 20 minutes isn't nearly as interesting as the rest of the film but it all comes together to an exciting viewing experience.

Phil 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.