Ep 216: The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey
The Movie Defenders
Time to do what we do best! Dive into a movie with a narrative that we feel is unearned. Today we start to tackle the Hobbit trilogy. Is it really that bad? Does it just stink? Did Peter Jackson just forget how to make movies? Or is there more to it than that? (Spoiler... yes!) We will unpack the 'why' behind this underrated fantasy film that doesn't deserve near the crap it gets. We also have fun in our 5x5 segment with the Top 5 Wizards/Magicians in films of all time. So don't drop that ring, get on your ponies, and run if your sword glows blue... it's time for The Hobbit: An Unexpected...
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2026 Oscar Nomination Preview Show
The Movie Defenders
Hello Defendants! Oscar Season is here again and the Movie Defenders are bringing you a special episode where Brev and his son Nathan discuss their Oscar predictions. They run through (almost) every category, providing their predictions and some dark horses. It’s a fun short(er) episode for us. Hope you enjoy! Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michal...
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Ep 215: Tron - Ares
The Movie Defenders
It's back to the grid we go! A movie that needs some defending, today Scott and Donald go and dissect Tron: Ares. What was it about the movie that didn't work for some? We think we know. What did work for us? We know ALL that and we'll break it all down. Add in a helping of There Can Be Only One and we have a packed show for you! So grab your identity discs, stay away from particle lasers, and be sure to hurry up, we only have 29 minutes! It's time for Tron: Ares on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:20:21...
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Free Backlot Tour: Stranger Things Retrospective and Final Season Review
The Movie Defenders
Today is a free Backlot Tour show, normally reserved just for Patrons so you can hear some of the extra content we make for our subs! Today it's a Stranger Things retrospective with a focus on the final season and that incredible finale. Scott and Brev play interviews, clips, and more as we discuss what made Stranger Things a global phenomenon, and why the Duffer Bros. really know how to write! Become a part of our Patreon family over at patreon.com/moviedefenders and for just $1 a month get this content regularly! Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex...
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Ep 214: Weird Science
The Movie Defenders
It's time to end 2025 with a bang... a weird bang... this time we watch a John Hughes classic filled with so much nostalgia and laugh our rear ends off. It's time for Weird Science! Perhaps the most misunderstood of John Hughes' movies, this one has all sorts of hidden depth and character behind a lot of wacky stuff, and many miss it. We'll break it all down as this film has just as much to say about teens as any of his other works. Before we jump into the film we also discuss our Top 5 John Hughes movie moments of all time. So grab your Cuban missiles, watch out for Mad Max biker gangs, and...
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Ep 213: The Sword in the Stone
The Movie Defenders
There is nothing better than classic Disney animation! And today the Gen Xers who host the show are throwing back to one of their favorites of all time, The Sword in the Stone! A fantastic film with so many life lessons wrapped up into a great, short animated film, are the reasons parents back then trusted Disney to help raise their kids. We will dive into all the best and classic scenes in this one. Prior to talking the movie, however we get to a lot of stuff! We talk the new Supergirl trailer, all the stuff we've been watching, and break down our top 5 picks for Disney animated movies they...
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Ep 212: F1
The Movie Defenders
Time to rev the engines today with the blockbuster hit of Summer 2025... F1! Joseph Kosinski's follow-up effort to Top Gun: Maverick doesn't disappoint and lives up to the hype! We break down our top 5 Brad Pitt performances and then we dive into all the racing and movie goodness. We break down things the movie didn't explain to give you even more knowledge about what you saw on screen. If you love racing, or if you don't, this movie is for everyone! So grab tennis balls, don't drop the wheel gun, and make sure you go for Plan C... it's time for F1 on The Movie Defenders Podcast! Click here to...
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Ep 211: The Star Wars Holiday Special
The Movie Defenders
Yes, it's really happening. We, the Movie Defenders, are going to defend the un-defendable. Actually, no... we aren't. But we're going to have fun! Can't defend it so let's just lean into the chaos :). We break down the craziness that is this special and we jump into the 'why' behind it, as well as the documentary, "A Disturbance in the Force" which tells the story of this special. Also, we discuss our top 5 pieces of Star Wars toys/memorabilia that we each have. So grab your life day glow balls, call up your favorite holo-net program, and yes... that's really Bea Arthur... it's time for The...
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Ep 210: Shaun of the Dead
The Movie Defenders
Let's cap off spooky season with a classic and laugh our butts off while we do it... Shaun of the Dead! We look back at the movie that made Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg stars. We also look at and pick our Top 5 bars/pubs in movies. So make sure you don't have red on you, find your cricket mallet in the shed, and always throw the Batman soundtrack... it's time for Shaun of the Dead on the Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:32:58 Top 5 Bars/Pubs in Movies 01:08:21 Movie Discussion Starts 01:19:08 Meet Our Characters...
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Ep 209: Weapons
The Movie Defenders
We stay in spooky season today with one our brother Donald will be glad he missed. It's time to dive into the fantastic horror triumph... Weapons! Zach Cregger's follow-up to Barbarian hit theaters this summer... and wow is it awesome. We love more things about it every time we see it. We also give our Top 5 horror film debuts for directors of all time. So beware the weird little tree, don't let anyone cut your hair, and for goodness sake don't step over the salt... it's time for Weapons on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: 00:00:00 Intro and What We've...
info_outlineThe biggest movie of the year is here and The Movie Defenders bring you our review like only we can. This time, with help from our dear friend Amy Cass, Production Manager at Warner Brothers Animation, who helped make the first chapter of the DCU, Creature Commandos. Amy brings her unique perspective and experience to the show as we play scenes, get nostalgic, and maybe almost cry. We interview Amy to begin the show and then dive into all the Superman goodness there is by playing scenes right from the film. So grab your red boots, don't mess around with a pocket universe, and keep those drones away from Krypto! It's time for Superman on The Movie Defenders Podcast!
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- 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching
- 00:22:09 Interview with Amy Cass
- 01:18:31 Superman Discussion Starts
- 01:56:58 The Hammer of Boravia
- 02:10:43 Lois Interviews Superman
- 02:40:01 The Message
- 02:56:49 Superman Has to Save Krypto
- 03:05:08 Superman in Lex's Prison
- 03:13:51 Lex Interrogates Superman
- 03:30:50 Pa Kent and Clark
- 03:49:34 Clark's Humanity
- 03:59:26 Supergirl and Krypto
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