In this episode of Off the Shelf – A Movie Podcast with Phil and Dave, we dive into The Founder (2016), the fascinating true story behind the rise of McDonald's. Starring Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc, we discuss ambition, entrepreneurship, ethics, and the business decisions that built a global empire. Join us for a fun, spoiler-filled conversation about one of the most compelling business dramas ever put on film.

This week, Phil and Dave dive into Terry Gilliam’s mind-bending sci-fi classic 12 Monkeys (1995). Starring Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, and Madeleine Stowe, the film blends time travel, psychological mystery, and post-apocalyptic suspense into one of the most unique movies of the 1990s. Join us as we unpack Gilliam’s visionary direction, Pitt’s Oscar-nominated performance, the film’s complex themes, and whether 12 Monkeys still holds up as a sci-fi masterpiece nearly 30 years later.

This week, Phil and Dave revisit Get Shorty (1995), Barry Sonnenfeld’s slick crime-comedy based on the novel by Elmore Leonard. Join us as we break down John Travolta’s cool-as-ice performance as Chili Palmer, the film’s all-star cast including Gene Hackman, Danny DeVito, Rene Russo, Delroy Lindo, James Gandolfini and Dennis Farina, and why this Hollywood satire remains one of the smartest and funniest mob movies of the 1990s. We discuss memorable scenes, standout performances, movie industry satire, and whether Get Shorty deserves a permanent spot on every movie lover’s shelf.