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The Movie Defenders

Movie Reviews for your favorite movies

The Movie Defenders is a podcast which discusses the positive aspects of popular movies. Most movie review podcasts spend the entire time tearing down the movies you love instead of celebrating them. We take popular movies that have been ridiculed by critics and defend them. Come listen to a fun discussion of the movies you love, or perhaps re-consider a movie again that you didn"t like as much as you wish you did. If you like movies, you found the only podcast with movie reviews that loves them

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03:41:47

Ep 195: Saturday Night

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/03/23

Live from wherever the heck you are, it's Saturday Night! One of last year's surprising (and underrated) hits of 2024, Saturday Night tells the (mostly) true story of getting the first SNL show off the ground in a brilliant way! We have so much fun laughing our rear ends off and walking thru this fun film. We also dissect our top 5 movies with SNL cast members in them as well. So grab your bee costumes, sign those contracts, and be sure to feed your fingertips to the wolverines... it's time for

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03:35:29

Ep 194: Constantine

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/03/09

At long last, it's time for Constantine! One of the most requested films since we started the show, we figured it was about time as the movie reached 20 years old. Also a treat is the fact that until this show, Brev and Donald hadn't seen it, so Scott will lead the guys thru! Before we talk the movie, however, we break down a There Can Be Only One with the cast. So grab your crucifix brass knuckles, grab your screech beetles, and don't forget the holy water... it's time for Constantine on The Movie

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05:10:01

Ep 193: The 2025 Defender Awards

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/02/24

It's that time of year again... time for our Defender Awards! We celebrate the best in movies in 2024 and give out our own awards, Shields, to our picks just like the Oscars. Ours are just more fun. It's a long one so listen in chunks if you must and don't forget we have chapter headings to skip to your favs! Lots of clips, scenes, trailers, you name it. So strap in... let's head to the blue Movie Defenders carpet... and let's do The Defender Awards! Click here to listen and connect anywhere:

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03:33:09

Ep 192: Transformers - The Movie

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/02/09

Nostalgia, here we come! We jump back in to an all-time classic from our youth... Transformers: The Movie! A gorgeously animated film that the filmmakers thought was to serve one purpose, while the kids in the audience had much different thoughts and expectations. We break it all down, as well as the 'why' behind each moment. Before we talk the flick though we each rank our top 5 Transformers of all time. So don't forget your energon, don't make deals with giant planets, and transform and roll

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03:40:13

Ep 191: Trap

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/01/26

M. Night Shyamalan is back with his latest film, and while the reviews are mixed, the opinions of the Movie Defenders is the flick is great! One of M. Night's best! So much is underrated in this movie. The performances, the writing, the production, and so much more were top notch. Come with us as we give some love to an underrated 2024 film. Before that we also celebrate the return of Josh Hartnett and break down our Top 5 Actors we want to see have a comeback. So grab your concert tickets, don't

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02:53:27

Ep 190: Ghostbusters 2

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/01/12

Happy New Year! Time to celebrate a sequel that needs defending that also celebrates the New Year... Ghostbusters 2! A film that is often considered far inferior to the first, it's also one that's extremely underrated and needs some love. Lots of great bits, writing, and performances in it that we dive into. Before we discuss the movie, however, we break down our Top 5 Underrated Sequels of all time! So grab your proton packs, don't forget who to call, and be sure to make your own mood slime... it's

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03:16:57

Ep 189: Batman Returns

The Movie Defenders ·

2024/12/30

Time to wrap up the holiday season in 2024 with a holiday film from 1992... Batman Returns! We go back to what many consider to be one of the best super hero films ever... how does it hold up? Do all three of us like it? (Spoilers: Not 100% :) ) Before we review the film, however, we play a game we haven't played in 2 years with There Can Be Only One with the cast of the film. So grab your Batarangs, beware of poodles, and don't forget a kiss can be deadlier if you mean it... it's time for Batman

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03:33:18

Ep 188: Die Hard 2

The Movie Defenders ·

2024/12/16

Another Christmastime, another Die Hard movie because it just feels so right. This time we dive back into 1990's Die Hard 2. How does this movie stack up to the OG? How well is it written? Renny Harlin's bite at the Die Hard apple starts now... let's see how the movie holds up. Before we take a look at our Top 5 action movies from the 1990s. So grab your faxes and airphones, be sure you know where the ejector seat is, and get your one-liners ready... it's time for Die Hard 2 on The Movie Defenders

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02:56:00

Ep 187: Coming to America

The Movie Defenders ·

2024/12/01

Time to laugh with one of the greatest comedies of all time... Eddie Murphy's genius film, Coming to America! A classic that helped propel the star into the stratosphere of fame, this movie hits all the right buttons with hilarious comedy mixed with some great heart. Before reliving all the great scenes in this one, we break down our top 5 fictional places on earth from movies too! So grab your Soul Glo, get ready to be bathed thoroughly, and be sure to call for those wipers... it's time for Coming

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03:15:13

Ep 186: Trading Places

The Movie Defenders ·

2024/11/17

Today we kick off the holiday season by heading back to 1983 to a film that helped launch two of the greatest comedy careers in Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy... Trading Places! This comedy combines excellent writing, social commentary, and some incredible performances in a comedy for the ages! Before we jump in the film we also break down our top 5 movie villain duos of all time. So grab your Santa suits, jump in your limo, and don't forget to secure those pork belly futures... it's time for Trading

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03:43:56

Ep 185: Deadpool & Wolverine

The Movie Defenders ·

2024/11/03

Suck it, Fox... we're going to Disneyland! Time to jump into the fabulous new entry into the MCU, Deadpool and Wolverine! The guys analyze the writing of course but mostly we play scenes and laugh our asses off! Before doing that however, we break down our top 5 Wolverine Movie Moments of all time. So grab your deformed dogs, jump in your Honda Odyssey, and get ready for some NSYNC choreography... it's time for Deadpool and Wolverine on The Movie Defenders Podcast! Click here to listen and connect

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03:58:58

Ep 184: Alien: Romulus

The Movie Defenders ·

2024/10/20

We believe Alien: Romulus is the best Alien film in decades. Today we dive into EVERYTHING! The story, the writing, the performances, the score, the effects, and the Easter eggs. (OMG The Easter eggs!) Fede Alvarez knocked this one out of the park, and into the parking lot. Before we dive into that, we break down the top 5 evil corporations in movies. So grab your space suits, cover you mouth, and remember in space, no one can hear you scream. It's time for Alien: Romulus on The Movie Defenders

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03:09:35

Ep 183: Evil Dead (2013)

The Movie Defenders ·

2024/10/06

It's scary movie season so we decided to dig up (get it?) a modern horror film remake that needs more love and attention... 2013's Evil Dead. The first film by modern horror master Fede Alvarez, it was also produced by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell, guaranteeing it would be handled by those who love the Evil Dead. This film has so much more going for it than a typical reboot or splatter-fest film, and we dive into all the reasons why. Before that, we give our top 5 horror remakes of all time... and

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05:07:05

Ep 182: Pacific Rim, Mean Girls, Talk to Me

The Movie Defenders ·

2024/09/23

It's time to celebrate 7 years of The Movie Defenders podcast! This year we showed each host a film that he hasn't seen, but the other two have. Brev watches Pacific Rim, Scott takes in Mean Girls, and Donald checks out Talk to Me. How will each movie land with our hosts? Find out on a special anniversary episode of The Movie Defenders! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:37:36 Pacific Rim Discussion Starts 00:55:40 Movie

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02:58:54

Ep 181: Blazing Saddles

The Movie Defenders ·

2024/09/08

Time to laugh! Our comedy poll winner blew away the competition so it's time to do Blazing Saddles! A classic 1974 comedy that stands the test of time, our three hosts dive into this incredible funny film and shows how much serious plot there is behind the crazy humor. We play the best parts from the film and we promise you'll have a great time with this one. Before we start the movie talk we break down our top 5 Mel Brooks movie moments as well. So keep your horses upright, bring enough gum for

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03:59:51

Ep 180: Cloud Atlas

The Movie Defenders ·

2024/08/26

Everything is connected! Today with the help of our great friend, Kat, we are going to defend a movie that's either beloved, or reviled... Cloud Atlas! A DENSE movie that has multiple stories all going on at once, one of the biggest independent films of all time is certainly a controversial one. If you ever loved this film, or wish you did, this show is for you. We dissect the film, discuss what connects each story and why, the acting, the score, stories. If you haven't seen this one, don't worry..

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01:26:15

Free Backlot Tour: The Movie Quote Game

The Movie Defenders ·

2024/08/18

This is a free episode of our second show, The Backlot Tour. This second show is produced for Patrons as a perk of all tiers at patreon.com/moviedefenders! Head there now and help financially support the show, participate and vote on shows, add content to our episodes and much more. All patrons get access to our second show, which drops in off-weeks giving you weekly Movie Defenders content. Today's episode is one of our most requested content, one of our many movie-related games. In this one,

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03:05:44

Ep 179: Ladyhawke

The Movie Defenders ·

2024/08/11

Today we head back to the 1980s to a film that helped launch the fantasy genre in Hollywood... Ladyhawke! A film that's dated in some ways, and amazing in so many more, it's also one that two of the three hosts grew up watching all the time. Does it hold up? Well, we show Brev the film for the first time, we'll see how he liked it! We also reveal our top 5 80s fantasy films that need a good reboot or remake. So grab your father's sword, watch for small storm drains, and always keep your eye on the

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03:48:44

Ep 178: The Last Starfighter

The Movie Defenders ·

2024/07/28

Ready for three Gen Xers to get misty eyed over a kids movie? Your wait is over! Today the three Movie Defenders re-live their childhood with The Last Starfighter! A film that means so much more to the three of us than just a movie, this one helped forge who we are. A timeless tale, ground breaking VFX, and a movie score that absolutely pushes all the right buttons.. The Last Starfighter is a dazzling film that captured our hearts in the 1980s. Before we jump into the galaxy, however, we break down

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03:05:51

Ep 177: Furiosa

The Movie Defenders ·

2024/07/14

Today we jump into our latest movie poll winner, and raise our shields for Furiosa! A movie that got the summer movie season started with a revved engine. An outstanding prequel to the immortal Fury Road, this movie also brings some of the best of George Miller. Not only that... but Hemsworth crushed it! So grab your seeds and bloodbags, get your silver spray paint, and head for your places of abundance... it's time for Furiosa on The Movie Defenders Podcast! Click here to find us

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