Off Screen; On Film

In this episode of Off Screen; On Film, Yisrael and Alon talk Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling’s new blockbuster based on Andy Weir’s novel and directed by Lord and Miller—a story of friendship, bravery, and survival in the vastness of space.

Believe in the Hail Mary

Yisrael's written review available here.

Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he's writing to stay alive.

⁠In this episode of Off Screen; On Film, hosts Yisrael and Alon discuss Rob Reiner’s Misery (1990), written by William Goldman and starring James Caan alongside Kathy Bates in her Oscar-winning performance.

Yisrael and Alon reflect on Richard Linklater’s Boyhood (2014).

12 years in the making.

Check out Yisrael's written review here.

★★★ Dream Big★★★

In this episode, Yisrael and Alon work through one of the most anticipated releases of 2025: Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet.

Tonight on Off Screen; On Film… Michael Mann's The Insider.

Warning: Exposing the truth may be hazardous

Yisrael's written review on The Insider ⁠here

(0:00) Intro

(00:35) The Insider (1999)

(11:55) Spoiler Free Review

(15:15) Spoiler Discussion

(57:20) If you liked The Insider check out...

(1:00:55) Up Next and Wrap up

Fifty start. One survives. Yisrael and Alon take The Long Walk.

Walk or Die.

Yisrael's written review on The Long Walk here

All's fair in love and podcasting. Yisrael and Alon talk The Roses.

This marriage ain't big enough for the both of them.

Yisrael's written review on The Roses here

(0:00) Intro

(00:35) The Roses (2025)

(9:20) Spoiler Free Review

(13:30) Spoiler Discussion

(1:00:00) If you liked The Roses check out...

(1:08:00) Up Next and Wrap up

Yisrael and Alon dive into Wim Wenders’ Perfect Days, a quiet meditation on routine, solitude, and the search for beauty in the everyday.

Now is now. Next time is next time.

Yisrael's written review available ⁠here.⁠

Yisrael and Alon dig into Big Night, a film about two brothers, one restaurant, and the meal of a lifetime. A savory mix of humor and heartbreak that will leave you satiated.

Check out Yisrael's written review here

This week, Yisrael and Alon dive into the supremely unique A Different Man (2024).

Oh my friend, you haven't changed a bit.

Yisrael's written review available ⁠here⁠

Spoilers start at (16:55).

Alon and Yisrael dive into David Lynch's mind-bending magnum opus, Mulholland Drive. Can they unravel its mysteries, or will they get lost in the confusion?

Read Yisrael's written review ⁠here⁠.

Silencio...

(0:00) Intro

(00:30) Mulholland Drive (2001)

(3:44) Spoiler Free Review

(14:50) Spoiler Discussion

(1:32:52) If you liked "Mulholland Drive" check out...

(1:40:56) Up Next and Wrap up

A true selfless act always sparks another.

(0:00) Intro 

(2:45) What we've been watching

(14:00) Klaus, Retelling of Fables, and Christmas Movies

(25:00) Spoiler Free Review

(31:30) Spoiler Discussion, Characters/Actors Talk, Favorite Parts, and Nitpicks/Random Comments

(1:03:33) If you liked Klaus check out...

(1:09:16) Other Christmas movie recommendations

(1:16:27) Up Next and Wrap up

In honor of Wimbledon, Yisrael and Alon discuss, tennis, "Wimbledon" (2004), and "Challengers" (2024).

Ranked 119th in the world. Podcasting is cruel. Now I know it doesn't sound too bad. Four million podcasts in the world, and we're 119th. But what that really means is this - 118 podcasts out there are faster, stronger, better and younger. And it gets you thinking.

In honor of summer, Alon and Yisrael break down some of their most and least anticipated upcoming releases.