"If you don't play the podcast, you're a sap." - It's spring training and Phil takes 1988's Eight Men Out off the shelf this week. Dave remembers seeing this movie one other time but is stunned by the amount of 2nd tier actors in the cast. He marvels at an opportunity to talk about John Mahoney and is impressed that John Sayles, writes, directs, acts and sings in the film. Phil remembers loving this from the first time he watched it and thinks it may be the best cast of any movie we've done. He is particularly impressed by David Strathairn, as usual. Later, we test the theory that a movie "based" on a true story with embellishments makes the movie less appealing.

"Dreams feel real while we're in them. It's only when we wake up that we realize something was actually strange." - We explore the layers of the dream world as Dave takes 2010's Inception off the shelf this week. Phil is surprised that his appreciation of the film had fallen to new depths but manages to bounce back to his senses and find that the movie is a complex and sometimes frustrating movie but the craft is impeccable. Dave is eager to explore the deeper meaning of the film and continues to discover new and exciting things with each watch. A chance to chat about Hans Zimmer is rarely missed.

"Podcasts. Nothing has caused the human race so much trouble as podcasts." - We look out on the courtyard as Phil takes 1954's Rear Window off the shelf this week. Dave had never seen it but was eager to watch our first Hitchcock movie and the humbler returns. He doesn't quite understand how this movie has such a high rating. Luckily, Phil is there to remind him that its the excellent screenplay, the great direction and excellent performances. A great opportunity for Phil to dust off his Jimmy Stewart impression for all to hear.