Shelf Warmers

Do not be alarmed, this is a test!-That's right! Shelf Warmers is dipping its toes into the warm waters of video podcasting. This will be the first of many, but don't be alarmed if you see a couple more episodes that are audio only. Speaking of episodes, this week, we have Anne Hathaway, who is joined by Jason Sudeikis as they play childhood friends. Together, they deal with discovering that Anne Hathaway's character is able to appear as a giant monster in Seoul, Korea, every morning at 8:05. Will we be able to save this film from the destruction of the giant monster, or will it be crushed underfoot never to be seen again?- Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Dredd

Andrew was deeply inspired, maybe you will be too!-What's that I hear? The sweet, beautiful sound of Miles Davis on the trumpet? No, wait. It's something else, just as amazing, it's this week's episode starring Don Cheadle and Ewan McGregor. Covered, of course, by our silky smooth, jazz-like, silver-tongued hosts. Will this film hit the wrong note and be cast aside, or will it transcend and take us places while we happily watch?- Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Colossal

Things get hot, and Andrew takes off his clothes.-We all know an old man, and we all know someone with a gun. But did you know that when you put them together, you get this week's movie starring Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek, and Casey Affleck? That's right, this week Andrew and Sam try to keep up with the mysterious gentlemanly 70-year-old bank robber with a past of 16 prison escapes. Will this film break out once again to be watched by all, or will it stay locked up behind bars, never to see the light of day again? - Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Miles Ahead Jack Nicholson SNL

We only do movies about darkness and monsters now!-Welcome back! This week, Andrew and Sam find themselves in ancient Egypt, where Sofia Boutella plays the (not really) scary Mummy. The only thing that will save the boys from the Mummys' evil wrath is none other than Tom Cruise. With his military background and sense of adventure, there is nothing this character can't take on. Will Tom Cruise save this film from the Shelf, or will even his star power not be enough to save this film?- Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: The Old Man and the Gun

900 million dollar flop-It’s a clash of titans on this weeks episode as Andrew and Sam witness the epic battle between Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill. Confused by many of the decisions made in this film the boys must decide if this movie is worth saving from Doomsdays rampage, or if it should stay on the shelf to be blown to a million pieces. - Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: The Mummy

Andrew’s in love with Simon Pegg-All good things must unfortunately come to an end, come and join us on this final episode of Space Warmers! This week Andrew and Sam are beamed up to the U.S.S. Enterprise where they fight along side a star studded cast staring Chris Pine as captain Kirk and Zachary Quinto as the legendary Spock. Will this film be discovered in the far reaches of space and watched by the crew of the Enterprise, or will it remain lost and hidden in the dark corners of space, never to be seen again? -Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Can you believe we went to the moon!?!-Welcome back to another week of Space Warmers! This week Andrew and Sam are joined by Ryan Gosling, taking on the role of Neil Armstrong, and giving perhaps his most subtle performance. Will we make it to the moon to take this film off the shelf or will we fail on launch, seeing this film lost to the stars?-Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Star Trek Beyond

#GillisorWillis-Come and join Andrew and Sam as they traverse the perilous streets of the City of a Thousand Planets in search of the perfect slate. Joined by Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne this film makes sure to put the maximum amount of graphics on the screen at any given time. Will Andrew and Sam be able to save this film from a life on the shelf, or will they let it drift away in space, never to be watched again? -Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: First Man

In space, no one can hear you pod.-Welcome to the first episode of our new series, Space Warmers! This week, Andrew and Sam find themselves coming to you live from the passenger's spaceship, where they are joined by Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence as the loneliest people in the galaxy. Will the boys decide to wake this film up, or will they let it rest in cryosleep on the shelf for the next 90 years? -Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

If this video gets 1 million likes, Sam will do a triple 9.-As we wrap up Flashback February, it seems only fitting that we take a look at one of the best casts Shelf Warmers has seen so far. This week, Andrew and Sam are in Atlanta, where they are joined by Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie, and many more stars of the 2016 era. Will the boys be able to plot a heist and escape with this film, or will this film get locked on the shelf forever for committing a triple 9?-Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Passengers

More like, how to be absurd!-XLR cables have been fixed, and we are back with another Flashback February episode! This week, Andrew and Sam are welcomed back to the Big Apple as they follow Dakota Johnson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann, and Rebel Wilson. They will maybe laugh, they will maybe cry, but one thing that you can be sure of is that they are going to find out what a German director thinks it means to be single. Will this film find true love with the boys, or will it remain single and never feel the loving embrace of being taken off the shelf? -Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Triple 9

Technical difficulties!-That's right, viewers, the pod has gone remote! Come and join Andrew and Sam as they attempt to surmount this new digital frontier they find themselves in, and who better to keep them company than Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton? With the winter Olympics going on, we thought it would be a great time to bring you the story of one of Britain's most iconic ski jumpers. Will this film land the 70m jump to make it off the shelf and into your dvd player, or will it crash into a million pieces, never to be seen again?-Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Tripple 9

We promise we aren't communists! -This week, Andrew and Sam fight hard to make sure that you know that this film is indeed a shelf warmer. In a film with too many stars to name, Josh Brolin as a Hollywood fixer and George Clooney as an old Hollywood superstar spring to the forefront. That's not to say that Channing Tatum's performance as a gay, communist, dancing, Hollywood star goes unnoticed. Come and find out if taking this film off the shelf is worth the headache of Hollywood that comes with it, or if maybe we should just let the commies have this one. -Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Eddie the Eagle

The yellow brick road just leads to arguments about Wicked -This week on Shelf Warmers, Andrew and Sam are sucked into the Land of Oz, but things are a little different this time around. In a movie full of miscast characters, the boys will meet such stars as James Franco and Mila Kunis, waiting to show them a just okay and confusing time. Will the wizard see it fit to save this film from its fate on the shelf, or will Andrew and Sam become wicked for good and keep the film on the shelf until the end of time? -Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Hail Caesar

Stevo-19 and Reshoots-What would you do if the weather were controlled by giant space lasers? On this week's episode, Andrew and Sam uncover a conspiracy at the highest level of government. When the Secretary of State plans to assassinate the president and his cabinet using the giant weather lasers, there is only one man for the job. Gerard Butler. Armed with his brain and a couple of right hooks, he may be humanity's last hope. Will we let this film succumb to the natural disasters caused by the impending geostorm, or will we be able to reach the shelf in time to save this film for future generations?-Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Oz The Great and Powerful

Is Natalie Portman a movie star?-Things get heated this week as Andrew and Sam find themselves recording this episode in the alien space known as the Shimmer. As the Shimmer begins to mutate our hosts, tensions rise, accusations are made, and Natalie Portman's stardom is put into question. This week also features a special guest who just might be the cause of this mind-altering space. Will Andrew and Sam mutate before they can reach this film, or will they make it out of the Shimmer just in time to save Annihilation from the shelf?-Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Geostorm

Kind of like JFK, but not really-This week, Andrew and Sam pay tribute to beloved director Rob Reiner as they plunge into the political depths of the White House. Starring Woody Harrelson as Lyndon B. Johnson, one of America's most politically tragic presidents. Will the American people see this film as fit for office, or will it be voted out, destined to remain just another film on the shelf?-Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Annihilation

The Year of Shelf Warmers-Happy New Year from Shelf Warmers! As we welcome in 2026, Andrew and Sam find themselves being welcomed to the odd town of Marwen. In yet another odd role, Steve Carell plays a man who is struggling to deal with the trauma of his past. Could there be a better way to start the new year? We at Shelf Warmers don't think so, and we can't wait to bring you a brand new year of thrilling episodes! -Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: LBJ

A not-so-Christmas Christmas movie-Merry Christmas from Shelf Warmers! Enjoy this special holiday episode featuring two special guests. Listen in to find out who they are!-Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Black Christmas

Sam's Santa with a Knife-If you think you know the origin of Santa, think again. On this week's episode, Andrew and Sam discover that Santa's origins can actually be traced to the creation of the postal system. There would be no Santa without your local post office! Starring the voices of Jason Schwartzman and J.K. Simmons, this beautifully animated film will get you feeling in the Christmas spirit in no time. Come and find out if this film was good enough this year to be taken off the shelf or if it will have to spend another cold winter collecting snow.-Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Black Christmas

A Visit From Shelf Warmers-It was 12 nights before Christmas, and all was quiet on the shelfnot a movie went unwatched, not even Krampus;the movies were picked with care,in hopes they would find a hidden gem;Andrew and Sam watched, snuggled in their beds;While visions of podcasts raced through their heads;So come join us this week for a delightful surprise;as Seth Rogan, JGL, and Anthony Mackey get high.Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Klaus

Krampus(sy)-Have you been good this year? A question to ask as we head into our first episode of Elf Warmers. All month, we will be covering festive films that have maybe been on the shelf far too long. This week, Andrew and Sam must face the creature known as Krampus as it threatens the Engel Family on Christmas Eve. Featuring Adam Scott, Toni Collette, and Emjay Anthony, will this Christmas horror movie make it off the shelf, or will Krampus claim the life of another film? -Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: The Night Before

Big companies never lie…-Tensions are high as Sam and Andrew are taken hostage on this week’s episode. While unfortunate, it’s fitting that George Clooney, the star of this weeks movie, finds himself in a similar situation. Accompanied by Julia Roberts as his director, Clooney must find a way to survive being held hostage live on TV. Will the boys find a way to talk this film down from the edge to be seen, or will they only make things worse and get blown up in the process?-Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Krampus

The stinkiest person you have ever known!-On this week's episode, Andrew and Sam explore the world of wrestling. Starring Mark Ruffalo, Channing Tatum, and Steve Carell, this movie gets dark and upsetting very quickly. Based on the true story of John du Pont and his wrestling team, this one had the boys feeling uncomfortable from start to finish. Will Shelf Warmers be able to snatch victory in their match against the Shelf, or will the Shelf pin this film down to the mat, never to be seen again?-Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Money Monster (2016)

No More Murder!-On this week's episode of Shelfwarmers, Sam and Andrew cover Akiva Schaffer's 2012 comedy, The Watch. The Boys discuss Ben Stiller, The Lonely Island, mourn the studio comedy and get a surprise visit from The Podcast Watch!-Episode Edited by: Sam FenkelNext Week's Episode: Foxcatcher (2014)

Is AI the future? Or is it all just CHAPPiE? On this week's Shelf Warmers Sam and Andrew take Neil Blompkamp's critically maligned film, CHAPPiE... and Andrew has a psychotic break. Listen to hear Andrew's heart explode as well as an extended riff on Ras As Ghul!Episode Edited By: Sam FenkelNext Week's Episode: The Watch (2012)

Crim or Peak?-Happy Halloween! This unfortunately brings an end to our month of spooky season films, but what better way to end things off than by watching a film by legendary director Guillermo del Toro? Come and join the boys as they talk about one of our best movies yet, starring Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, and Charlie Hunnam. Will Shelf warmers be able to save this film from the red clay of Crimson Peak, or will it be lost in the sludge forever?-Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Chappie

Shine, Steam, and other vocab-That's right, Andrew and Sam are back with another legacy sequel! In the third installment of our Halloween specials, the boys are joined by Ewan McGregor and Rebeca Ferguson, who face off in an intense shining-inspired conflict that sees both characters pushed to their limits. Will the Shelf Warmers shine be enough to save this film from the shelf, or will the steam sucking vampires of this world suck away any chance of this film being seen? -Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Crimson Peak

Freaky Ghosts and Scary Monsters-If you like ghosts, ghouls, and monsters, then this week's film might be for you! Join Andrew and Sam on their second Halloween episode, where they are joined by Jack Black playing R.L. Stine, working together with a band of kids to return the monsters from his books back to where they belong. Will we be able to keep this film from the grasp of the likes of Slappy the puppet and the Abominable Snowman, or will they seal it away forever in the works of R.L. Stine? -Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Doctor Sleep

The movie where a guy gets ripped in half-Howdy partners, it's back to the Wild West as Andrew and Sam are joined by a star-studded cast, most notably Kurt Russel, as they venture deep into the desert to rescue loved ones from a cannibalistic tribe known as Troglodites. Will we arrive in time to save this film, or will the cannibals keep it hidden forever on the shelves of their dark cave? -Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Goosebumps

Drugs, Money, Sex, and Death...in that order. -On this week's episode, Andrew and Sam smoke a blunt that takes them back to the 1990's, where a young Timothee Chalamet establishes himself as a drug dealer in a beach town where no one knows his name. Will this film make it to the big leagues and push product like never before, or will it get caught and spend the rest of its life behind the bars on the shelf?-Edited by: Andrew AlexanderInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Bone Tomahawk

JGL, you just wanna punch him.-This week, Andrew and Sam take a look at Joseph Gordon-Levitt speeding around NYC delivering packages on his trusty bike with no brakes. But no good story is without its villain, a dirty cop played by Michael Shannon who gives a terrifying performance and will stop at nothing until JGL's package is his. Will this film be delivered on time, or will it be returned to sender, never to see life off the shelf ever again?-Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Hot Summer Nights

Lol, that's not funny-On this week's episode, Andrew plays a prank on Sam, and they discuss this American remake of a French film starring Miley Cyrus and Demi Moore. Will this film make us laugh out loud with joy, or will it be sent back to France to never be taken off the shelf again? -Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Premium Rush

Aloha and Aloha-This week, Andrew and Sam have a special episode for you featuring old friend Ryan Dailey. Together, they take on this bizarre film and share a couple of laughs. Will we say aloha to this film and finally take it off the shelf, or will we say aloha to this film and let it collect dust on the beautiful island shores? -Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: LOL

The Winter Stoner-In this week's movie, Andrew and Sam dive down the MK Ultra rabbit hole and take a look at Jessie Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart playing stoners who are secretly CIA agents. Will we utter the passkey to activate this film's killer skills, or will we let it sit on the shelf collecting dust, unaware of its true potential?-Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: LOL

Death, Drinks, and Drama-This week on Shelf Warmers, Andrew and Sam take to the skies as they follow air marshal Bill Marks, played by Liam Neeson, as he attempts to stop a terrorist attack in the clouds. Will this movie have a safe flight, or will it explode on the shelf, never to be watched ever again?-Edited by: Sam FenkelFeaturing: Ryan Morales as John FerbanoInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: American Ultra

Really Really Ridiculous-This week on Shelf Warmers, Andrew and Sam jump into celebrity cameo central as they talk about all of the good-looking people playing very strange roles. Will this film taste the waters of the fountain of youth and be beautiful forever, or will it grow old and become ugly, destined to be forgotten by time?-Edited by: Rachel MihatovInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Non-Stop

Red Light Chills-On this weeks episode Andrew and Sam take a look at the chilling acts of violence perpetrated by a child superman not upheld by his typical morals and values. Will we leave this movie to be blown to bits by a fit of rage, or will we save it and hide it away somewhere safe?-Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week’s Episode: Zoolander 2

Bad CGI and a 9 year old-Travel faster than light in this week's episode as Andrew and Sam jump across the stars with the help of some astral travelers, two love birds, and an underwhelming 9 year old. Will light prevail in forcing back the darkness, or will this movie be lost to the deepest darkest corner of the shelf?-Edited by: Rachel MihatovInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week's Episode: Brightburn

Tomorrow is sleek buildings and big robots-Leap into a different dimension with Andrew and Sam on this week's episode as they talk about robots, George Clooney, and evil British guys giving monologues. Will we change the course of our future by taking this off the shelf, or will we give in to the reality that this is a shelf warmer?-Edited by: Rachel MihatovInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week's Episode: A Wrinkle in Time

Awesome and Racist?-Venture to the wild west in this week's episode featuring an unlikely yellow opponent. For a change of pace, Andrew and Sam disagree on something and debate on whether or not Johnny Depp gave a good performance. Will this film be left to pass on into the spirit world, or will it earn its Ranger badge and finally get off the shelf?-Edited by: Sam FenkelInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastYouTube: @ShelfWarmersNext Week's Episode: Tomorrow Land

Goo Goblins?-This week on Shelf Warmers, Sam and Andrew travel to mars to cover, John Carter! The boys discuss Taylor Kitsch as a movie star, Pixar transitioning to live action and why is everyone so obsessed with Star Wars? Will this film be left to die in the dust on Earth? Or live a fruitful life on Mars?-Edited by: Kaushik TareInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastNext Week's Episode: The Lone Ranger

HERE COMES SANTA CLAUSE!-This week on Shelf Warmers, Sam and Andrew go undercover into the streets of LA with the Gangster Squad. The boys discuss Sean Penn, alternative casting for the movie and the ideal way to watch a shelf warmer! Will this film be gunned down in a blaze of glory? Or will it get another chance to ride off into the beautiful Californian sunset? -Edited by: Kaushik TareInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastNext Week's Episode: John Carter

Funny Men Slapping Babies-This week on Shelf Warmers, Sam and Andrew dive deep into politics as they discuss the thrilling debates between Will Ferrell and Zack Galifianakis. Will this film be voted off the shelf or will it be left behind, never to see office again?-Edited by: Andrew AlexanderInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastNext Week's Episode: Gangster Squad

Not so Gangster Gangsters-Welcome back to Shelf Warmers, where this week, Andrew and Sam go back in time to 1981 to watch Oscar Issac and Jessica Chastain tackle the business of selling oil. Will this movie stay on the shelf, or will we dip it in oil and watch it burn bright?-Edited by: Rachel MihatovInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastNext Week's Episode: The Campaign

CGI Slop -Join Andrew and Sam this week as they take a look at the fascinating world of CGI Neverland. Is this a film that should never have come off the shelf? Find out on this week's episode. -Edited by: Andrew AlexanderInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastNext Week's Episode: A Most Violent Year

Introductions and Diarrhea-Join Andrew and Sam as they begin their journey through the pump and dump era of Hollywood as they tackle their first film, The Judge. -Edited by: Andrew AlexanderInstagram: @shelfwarmers.podcastNext Week's Episode: Pan

Join Andrew and Sam every Wednesday to see what films are pulled from the shelf. Join us for our first episode covering The Judge starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall.