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

Phil 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. 

What do you get when you take the world's least complicated actor, surround him with people who don't seem to know what movie they're in and add a complex plot that doesn't make much sense? We find out when Dave takes 2012's? Contraband off his shelf. Phil reaffirms his dislike of Marky Mark and Dave finds it a challenge to enjoy it. Have a listen and share the podcast with your friends.

Phil is breaking balls in this weeks episode as he takes 1990's Goodfellas off his shelf. It's remarkable that Dave had never seen this masterpiece. The guys talk about Ray Liotta's performance, the stellar cast and beautiful look of this classic. Dave remarks that this movie hooked him quick and didn't let go for all 2+ hours.

Phil 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.

Phil 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. 

Phil 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.

Phil 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.

Phil 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.

Phil 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.

In this special episode of Off the Shelf, Dave takes 2000's Disney's The Kid off of his shelf to celebrate the career of Bruce Willis and we get two Bruce performances in one. Phil can't contain his contempt for this family film while Dave forgives some of the shortcomings and finds some enjoyment with light hearted moments and Bruce's sandwich making abilities.