Movie Shelf: Recent Episodes
Heather & Cory
The art of film has entertained and intrigued audiences across generations and the globe. At Movie Shelf, you'll find a weekly discussion of movies, trivia, pop culture, and even a side of Bacon. Married couple, and longtime fans of all things cinema, Heather and Cory discuss their movie outings and make the final verdict of will or won't these flicks make the Movie Shelf cut. Tune in each episode to hear their take on movies, both new and old, learn about what's coming out soon, and dive into a bit of Bacon trivia. If you're a fan of movies, then this podcast is for you.
In today's episode, we're talking about Barbie, the latest film from Greta Gerwig. We'll also chat about some of our favorite toy-based movies, movies coming out, and, of course, we'll enjoy a side of bacon.
Toy-Based Movies
- Lego Movie
- Trolls
- Bumblebee (and the Transformers franchise)
- GI Joe
- Masters of the Universe
- Battleship
- Clue
- Dungeons and Dragons - Honor Among Thieves
- Toy Story franchise
Bacon ReminderConnect Michael Cera TO Tim Curry.
In today's episode we're talking about Oppenheimer, the latest Christopher Nolan film. We'll also dive into all Nolan films, discuss "twin films," movies coming out, and, of course, we'll enjoy a side of bacon.
In today's episode, we're talking about Spider-Man Across the Spiderverse. We'll also chat about movies coming out, test your Spider-Man trivia skills, and, of course, enjoy a side of bacon.
Movies Coming OutOppenheimerHaunted MansionBlue BeetleMission Impossible
Today's BaconConnect Cillian Murphy TO Oscar Isaac.
In today's episode, we're talking about The Flash. We'll also chat about other time-travel movies and, of course, we'll enjoy a side of bacon.
Time Traveling Movies
- About Time
- Back to the Future movie series*
- Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
- Terminator / Terminator 2
- Timecop
- Men In Black 3
- Flight of the Navigator*
- Star Trek: First Contact / Star Trek: The Voyage Home (aka: The One with the Whales)
- Avengers Endgame*
- Time After Time
- The Time Machine
*On the Movie Shelf
Side of Bacon
- In this episode, we challenge you to connect Michael Keaton TO Christopher Lloyd.
In today's episode of Movie Shelf, we're talking about Prey, the latest movie in the Predator franchise. We'll also talk about our episode picks, Predator trivia, and, of course, we'll enjoy a side of bacon.
In today’s episode, we’re talking the latest time loop flick Boss Level. We’ll also explore other time loop moves. And, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Boss Level trailer
Time Loop Discussion Flicks:
12:01 (1990 Short Film)
Groundhog Day trailer
Happy Death Day trailer
Palm Springs trailer
Edge of Tomorrow trailer
Source Code trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Mel Gibson to Bill Murray.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about Wonder Woman 1984. We’ll also discuss our episode picks and movies coming out soon. And, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Wonder Woman trailer
Episode Picks:
Justice League Doom trailer
Justice League Animated Series (Opening Theme) (Mordred episode!)
Coming Soon:
Chaos Walking trailer
Nobody trailer
Heaven trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Gal Gadot to Mads Mikkelson.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about Words on Bathroom Walls. We’ll also discuss our episode picks as movies coming out soon. And, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Words on Bathroom Walls trailer
Episode Picks:
Goodwill Hunting trailer
A Beautiful Mind trailer
Motherless Brooklyn trailer
The Slender Thread trailer
Benny & Joon trailer
The Joker trailer
Little Man Tate trailer
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood trailer
Finding Forrester trailer
Gifted trailer
Inside Out trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Andy Garcia to Matt Damon.
Unhinged shows the brutal perspective of an already mentally unstable man who goes above on beyond to show his fellow commuter what it means to have a bad day.
Links
Unhinged trailer
Episode Picks:
Falling Down trailer
Duel trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Russell Crowe to Michael Douglas.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about The Rental—Dave Franco’s directorial debut. We’ll also discuss our episode picks as well as other directorial debut films. And, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
The Rental trailer
Episode Picks:
The Getaway (aka Welcome Home) trailer
Halloween trailer
Directorial Debut Movies:
Get Out trailer
Iron Giant trailer
Reservoir Dogs trailer
This is Spinal Tap trailer
THX 1138 trailer
Duel trailer
The Last House on the Left trailer
The Way of the Dragon trailer
Grand Theft Auto trailer
Mad Max trailer
Caddyshack trailer
The Great Muppet Caper trailer
Evil Dead trailer
Sixteen Candles trailer
Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure trailer
El Mariachi trailer
Clerks trailer
The Producers trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Kevin Smith to Dave Franco.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about The Vast of Night as well as other alien-focused sci fi films. And, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
The Vast of Night trailer
Also, in this episode we reference a really cool ‘one shot’ seen that I was sure had to be done by drones. Turns out, no drones involved! https://twitter.com/OnePerfectShot/status/1281718195519356930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Our Alien Encounter Movies:
Starship Troopers trailer
Predator trailer
Mars Attacks trailer
Men in Black trailer
Independence Day trailer
Signs trailer
Transformers trailer
Contact trailer
10 Cloverfield Lane trailer
Edge of Tomorrow trailer
Lilo & Stitch trailer
District 9 trailer
A Quiet Place trailer
E.T. trailer
Close Encounters of the Third Kind trailer
The Faculty trailer
The Thing (1982) trailer
Star Trek: First Contact trailer
The Iron Giant trailer
What Planet Are You From trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Shia LeBeouf to Kurt Russell.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about Just Mercy as well as the documentary True Justice. And, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Just Mercy trailer
True Justice trailer
EJI Museum and Monument site
Remember the Titans trailer
To Kill a Mockingbird Atticus Finch's Closing Argument(AKA “spiel” as I couldn’t come up with the correct term in the podcast!)
Mulan trailer
Bill & Ted Face the Music trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Jamie Foxx to Keanu Reeves.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the latest film from Taika Waititi, Jojo Rabbit. And if you remember our Movie Shelf Awards Show from episode 31, we named it Best Film! Oh, and of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Jojo Rabbit trailer
The Pianist trailer
Diary of Anne Frank (1959) trailer
Schindler’s List trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Stephen Merchant to Liam Neeson.
In today’s episode, we’re celebrating our favorite films of 2019 by holding the inaugural Movie Shelf Awards. And, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Jo Jo Rabbit trailer
Avengers Endgame trailer
1917 trailer
Alita: Battle Angel trailer
Gemini Man trailer
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood trailer
Knives Out trailer
Joker trailer
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World trailer
Spider Man: Far From Home trailer
Long Shot trailer
Ford vs. Ferrari trailer
Terminator Dark Fate trailer
Dog’s Way Home trailer
Captain Marvel trailer
Annabelle Comes Home trailer
The Curse of La Llorona trailer
Parasite trailer
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood trailer
Shazam trailer
Zombieland Double Tap trailer
Maleficent trailer
Godzilla King of the Monsters trailer
Fighting with My Family trailer
Richard Jewell trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Linda Hamilton to Scarlett Johansson.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about Birds of Prey, the latest flick from the DC Universe. We’ll also talk about our movie picks this episode, and, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Birds of Prey trailer
Working Girl trailer
Kill Bill Vol. 1 trailer
Promising Young Woman trailer
Spiral trailer
Quiet Place 2 trailer
The Way Back trailer
Tenet trailer
Fast & Furious 9 trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Ewen McGregor to Emily Blunt.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. We’ll also talk about some lessons learned, our movie picks this episode, and, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood trailer
Tom Hanks Picks
A League of their Own trailer
Apollo 13 trailer
Catch Me If You Can trailer
Charlie Wilson’s War trailer
Captain Phillips trailer
Saving Mr. Banks trailer
Bridge of Spies trailer
Sully trailer
The Post trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Chris Cooperto Harrison Ford.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. We’ll also talk about our 20 movies on our radar for 2020, and, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker Trailer
20 for 2020
- Black Widow trailer
- No Time to Die trailer
- Mulan trailer
- Wonder Woman 1984 trailer
- Birds of Prey trailer
- Top Gun: Maverick trailer
- Onward trailer
- Dolittle trailer
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer
- King’s Man trailer
- Godzilla vs. Kong – no trailer yet
- Bill & Ted Face the Music – no trailer yet
- Bloodshot trailer
- Free Guy trailer
- Halloween Kills trailer – no trailer yet
- Coming 2 America – no trailer yet
- Conjuring 3 – no trailer yet
- Venom 2 – no trailer yet
- Rhythm Section trailer
- Bad Boys for Life trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Adam Driver to Gail Gadot.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about Gemini Man. We’ll also talk about our picks of the week, movies coming out, and, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Gemini Man trailer
Star Trek Nemesis trailer
Multiplicity trailer
Queen and Slim trailer
Just Mercy trailer
Like a Boss trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Michael B. Jordan to Clive Owen.
It’s time to put on a happy face! We’re talking about the new Joaquin Pheonix and Todd Phillips Joker movie. We just posted our latest episode “Is this a laughing matter?” Tune in to hear our take on #JokerFilm. Plus, Heather puts Cory’s #TheJoker knowledge to the test with another quiz.
Links
Joker trailer
Return of the Joker trailer
Under the Red Hood trailer
Ford vs. Ferrari trailer
Jojo Rabbit trailer
Rise of Skywalker trailer
Birds of Prey trailer
Doctor Sleep trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Margot Robbie to Bruce Greenwood.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about Spider-Man Far From Home. We’ll also talk about our picks of the week, movies coming out, and, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Spider-Man Far From Home trailer
The Impossible trailer
October Sky trailer
Midway trailer
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Jake Gyllenhaal to Patrick Wilson.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about Crawl, the latest creature flick. We’ll also give a shout out to Stuber, talk about our picks of the week, movies coming out, and, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Crawltrailer
Lake Placidtrailer
Deep Blue Seatrailer
Stubertrailer
Never Ending Storytrailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Barry Pepperto Dave Bautista.
In today’s episode, we’re tackling a special listener request and talking about Us, the movie. We’ll also chat about Dark Phoenix and the new Lion King movies. And, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Ustrailer
Dark Phoenixtrailer
The Lion King(2019) trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Kiefer Sutherlandto James Earl Jones.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about Toy Story 4—the latest addition to the Pixar Universe. We’ll also chat about our picks of the week and, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Toy Story 4 trailer
Toy Story of Terror trailer
RV trailer
Spies in Disguise trailer
Onward trailer
Get Shorty trailer
Shout trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Keanu Reeves to Chris Pratt.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the Changeland—Seth Green’s feature film directorial debut. We’ll also chat about our picks of the week and, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Changeland trailer
Changeland Move Site with Soundtrack Playlist
Dancer TX, Pop. 81 trailer
Can’t Hardly Wait trailer
Fandango trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Gene Hackman to Kevin Costner.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the new live action Aladdin. We’ll also chat about our picks of the week, movies coming out, and, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Aladdin (2019) trailer
Hitch trailer
I, Robot trailer
Art of Racing in the Rain trailer
Maleficent – Mistress of Evil trailer
Toy Story 4 trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Angelina Jolie to Will Smith.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about Godzilla: King of the Monsters. We’ll also chat about our picks of the week, movies coming out, and, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
LinksGodzilla: King of the Monsters trailer
Harry and the Hendersons trailer
Pete’s Dragon trailer
Terminator: Dark Fate trailer
It Chapter 2 trailer
Side of BaconConnect Ken Watanabe to John Lithgow.
In today’s episode we’re talking about the EPIC Avengers Endgame! This is the culminating film of the 22-film MCU. Since we talked about our favorite MCU films in Episode 14: What’s a Flerken? we decided to talk about pre-MCU Avenger films for picks of the week. We’ll also chat about movies coming out that we’re interested in and, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Your Guide to the Endgame
Movies to watch before seeing Avengers Endgame!
- Marvel's The Avengers
- Thor: The Dark World
- Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- Marvel's Captain America: Civil War
- Dr. Strange
- Thor: Ragnarok
- Ant-Man and the Wasp
- Avengers Infinity War
Picks of the Week LinksWhat were your Avengers doing before the MCU?
- Robert Downy Jr. - Heart and Souls (love the videocassette promotion at the end!)
- Chris Evans - Cellular
- Jeremy Renner - Hurt Locker
- Chris Hemsworth - Star Trek
- Scarlett Johansson - He's Just Not That Into You and The Prestige
- Mark Ruffalo - The Brothers Bloom and Windtalkers
Side of BaconThis week we're connecting Adrien Brody to Michael Caine -- Good luck!
In today's episode, we're talking about the new Hellboy reboot, which really means we're going to talk about the original Hellboy movies we love. We'll also chat about our picks of the week and movies coming out soon. And, of course, we'll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Hellboy (2019) trailer
Troy James AGT Audition
Hellboy (2004) trailer
Hellboy 2: The Golden Army trailer
Pan's Labyrinth trailer
Blade 2 trailer
Pacific Rim trailer
Brightburn trailer
Joker trailer
My Spy trailer
Stuber trailer
Anna trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Joaquin Phoenix to Ron Perlman.
In today's episode, we're talking about the Gerard Butler submarine film Hunter Killer. We also invited our very own military expert (aka Heather's Dad) to give his take on aspects of the film. We'll discuss our picks of the week and, of course, enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Hunter Killer trailer
Hunt for Red October trailer
Crimson Tide trailer
Enemy Below trailer
And, just because it was mentioned: Daddy's Dying, Who's Got The Will trailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Denzel Washington to Robert Mitchum.
In today’s episode we’re talking about Shazam! This is the latest film to come out of the DC Extended Universe AND it’s our second DCEU movie to discuss on the podcast—check out episode #6 - Are you ready to swim with the fishes? to hear our take on Aquaman. We’ll also chat about our movie picks of the week, movies coming out that we’re interested in, and, of course, we’ll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Shazamtrailer
Spider-Man Far From Hometrailer
Avengers: Endgametrailer
Bigpiano scene
Justice League Wartrailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Sean Astinto John Heard.
In today's episode we're talking about Captain Marvel--Yay! In fact, we're making this a special Marvel episode. We're diving into the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe by sharing our top 10 MCU favorites. We'll also chat about movies coming out that we're interested in and, of course, we'll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Captain Marvel trailer
Iron Man trailer
Marvel's The Avengers trailer
Guardians of the Galaxy trailer
Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer
Ant-Man trailer
Captain America Civil War trailer
Doctor Strange trailer
Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer
Thor: Ragnarok trailer
Avengers: Infinity War trailer
Hobbs & Shaw trailer
Frozen 2 trailer
Dumbo Trailer
Alien trailer (Heather's sneaky "pick of the week")
Side of Bacon
Connect Sigourney Weaver to Danny DeVito.
In today's episode we're talking about Fighting With My Family, the story of WWE's Paige brought to the big screen by Dwayne Johnson and Stephen Merchant. We'll also talk about our movie picks of the week, movies coming out that we're interested in, and of course we'll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Fighting With My Familytrailer
Eddie the Eagletrailer
Cool Runningstrailer
Invincibletrailer
Shafttrailer
The Hustletrailer
Side of Bacon
Connect Hugh Jackmanto F. Murray Abraham.
In today's episode of Movie Shelf we're talking about Alita: Battle Angel, the new Robert Rodriguez and James Cameron post-apocalyptic-cyborg-sci-fi-film. We'll also chat about other movies in this genre that we feel could have influenced "Alita" as well as our movie picks of the week, and of course, we'll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links:
Alita: Battle Angel trailer
Ghost in the Shell (1995) trailer
Blade Runner(1982) trailer and Blade Runner 2049trailer
Robocop trailer
Star Wars (General Grievous scene) - so many trailers so I'm sharing a scene clip
Star Trek First Contact trailer
Gattaca trailer
Dark City trailer
Ex Machina trailer
Upgrade trailer
Hellboy (2019) trailer
Tolkein trailer
Dark Pheonix trailer
Side of Bacon:Connect Christoph Waltz to Ryan Gosling
In today's episode, we're talking about How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. We'll also dive into the whole dragon-training universe, talk about our movie picks of the week, and, of course, we'll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World trailer
Spirit trailer
White Fang trailer
Bacon
Connect James Cromwell to Ethan Hawke.
Bonus Bacon!
Cory first selected F. Murray Abraham has his Bacon pick of the week, but Heather immediately connected him in two movies to James Cromwell. Her connection:
James Cromwell to just about anyone in Star Trek Next Generation, but we'll go with Patrick Stewart in First Contact. And then Patrick Stewart to F. Murray Abraham in Star Trek Insurrection.
In today's episode we're talking about the Bryan Cranston - Kevin Hart film The Upside. We'll also chat about upcoming movies we're interested in, share our picks of the week and of course, enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links
Upside trailer
The Fifth Element trailer
Victoria and Abdul trailer
Aladdin trailer
Little trailer
Isn't It Romantic trailer
The Best of Enemies trailer
Bacon
Connect Sam Rockwell to Clive Owen.
In today's episode of Movie Shelf, we're talking about the new M. Night Shyamalan movie "Glass," as well as the whole Unbreakable Split Glass universe. We'll also discuss upcoming movies we're looking forward to and, of course, enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links:
Glasstrailer
Unbreakable trailer
Split trailer
Silence of the Lambs trailer
Law Abiding Citizen trailer
Bacon:
Connect Jodie Foster to Bruce Willis.
In today's episode we're talking about A Dog's Way Home. We'll also chat about upcoming movies we're interested in, our picks of the week, and of course, we'll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links:A Dog's Way Hometrailer
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey trailer
Benji The Hunted trailer
A Dog's Journey trailer
Bacon:Connect Dennis Quaid to Bryce Dallas Howard
In today's episode we're talking about our favorite Hasbro-toy-turned-movie-franchise in Bumblebee. We'll also share our picks of the week and chat about upcoming movies we're interested in and, of course, we'll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links:
Bumblebee trailer
The Love Bug trailer
Iron Giant trailer
Escape Room trailer
Rocketman trailer
Bacon:
Connect Jeff Bridges to Vin Diesel.
In today's episode, we're talking about the new DC movie Aquaman, as well as chat about upcoming movies we're interested in, and, of course, enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links:
Aquaman trailer
Atlantis: The Lost Empire trailer
Avatar trailer
Men In Black: International trailer
Pet Sematary trailer
The Upside trailer
POKÉMON Detective Pikachu trailer
Bacon:
Connect Michael J. Fox to Will Smith.
In today's episode we're talking about "SPIDER-MAN: Into the Spiderverse," my love-hate relationship with reserved seating, movies we're looking forward to and, of course, we'll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links:
"SPIDER-MAN: Into the Spiderverse" trailer
"Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker" trailer
"Justice League Doom" trailer
"Shazam" trailer
"The Kid Who Would Be King" trailer
"How to Train Your Dragon 3" trailer
"Holmes and Watson" trailer
Side of Bacon:
Connect Gerard Butler to Rhys Ifans.
In today's episode we're talking about the new Clint Eastwood film "The Mule," upcoming movies we're interested in, an update on "They Shall Not Grow Old," and we'll enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links:"The Mule" trailer
"Hell or High Water" trailer
"Catch Me If You Can" trailer
"Arctic" trailer
"Vice" trailer
"Godzilla: King of the Monsters" trailer
Side of Bacon:
Connect Chris Pine to Tom Hanks
In this episode of Movie Shelf, we're talking about the new Netflix movie "The Christmas Chronicles." We'll also share our 12 Days of Christmas Movie Picks, and, of course, enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links:"The Christmas Chronicles" trailer
"Christmas Vacation" trailer
"A Muppet Christmas Carol" trailer
"The Santa Clause" trailer
"The Family Man" trailer
"Jingle All The Way" trailer
"Home Alone" trailer
"Trapped in Paradise" trailer
"Die Hard" trailer
"Miracle on 34th Street" trailer
"Scrooged" trailer
"A Christmas Carol" (George C. Scott version) trailer
"A Christmas Story" trailer
Side of Bacon:
Connect Arnold Schwarzeneggerto Nicolas Cage.
In today's episode of Movie Shelf we're talking about "Green Book" and how you can't trust the side concession stands at movie theaters. Also, we'll share our picks of the week, movies we're looking forward to coming out soon, and, of course, enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links:
"Green Book" trailer
"Gran Torino" trailer
"Immortal Beloved" trailer
"Welcome to Marwen" trailer
"They Shall Not Grow Old" trailer
"A Dog's Way Home" trailer
Side of Bacon:Connect Viggo Mortensen to Kevin Bacon :)
In today's episode of Movie Shelf, we're talking about "Ralph Breaks the Internet" and whether or not it makes the 'shelf.' We'll also share why we started this Podcast, what movies we're looking forward to, and, of course, enjoy a side of Bacon.
Links:
"Ralph Breaks the Internet" trailer
"Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil" trailer"Inside Out" trailer"Ready Player One" book Side of Bacon:Connect Liam Hemsworth to Clint Eastwood in as few movies as possible.
