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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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03:51:52

Ep 209: Weapons

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/10/19

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

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01:35:07

Road Trip Reviews: Episode 19 - (AFI 10-6)

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/10/12

"The End is Nigh. The Tanner Brothers are on the home stretch with the Top Ten. These are some truly epic motion pictures everyone see should see at least once. Join us for the penultimate episode of RTR Season One: Movies 10-6! The Wizard of Oz Vertigo Schindler's List Lawrence of Arabia Gone with the Wind 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

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01:14:45

Road Trip Reviews: Episode 17 - (AFI 20-16)

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/10/12

"Looks like we made it!" Top Twenty here we are! Can't believe it's finally happened, but the films recognized as numbers 20-16 by the AFI get the Tanner Brother treatment. We apologize in advance. It's a Wonderful Life On the Waterfront The General The Graduate Sunset Blvd 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

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03:41:25

Ep 208: The Cabin in the Woods

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/10/05

Scary movie season is upon us and we tee up our first movie of the season... The Cabin in the Woods! Whedon and Goddard serve up a masterpiece for us and we dive into all of it with our great friend, Megan Bush. There is so much great writing here if you pay close attention! We unpack it all. We also break down our top 5 horror movie deaths of all time. So take down that creepy painting, collapse that giant bong, and for goodness' sake don't read the Latin! It's time for The Cabin in the Woods on

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01:29:26

Road Trip Reviews: Episode 15 - (AFI 30-26)

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/10/03

"It's hard out here for a couple of (movie) pimps like Tyler and Brev, but we're whoopin' those tricks as we plow ahead into the films ranked 30-26. Apocalypse Now Double Indemnity All About Eve High Noon Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 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

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01:42:08

Free Backlot Tour: Movie Ranking Game and K-Pop Demon...

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/09/28

This is a special episode of our second show, The Backlot Tour, usually only available for Patrons. Today we dive into a brand new game Brev brings us about ranking films, actors, moments, you name it! Then we kick around the global phenomenon that is K-Pop Demon Hunters! Why is this movie resonating with almost all who watch it? We will tell you exactly why we think that is as we celebrate and absolutely fantastic film that came out of nowhere. For more content like this head to

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01:40:58

Alien: Earth - Ep 8 - "The Real Monsters"

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/09/24

Season 1 of Alien: Earth is in the books... and we break down the final episode! What did we think? What are our predictions for next season? Is there a next season? We also throw in some Stranger Things talk and preview our upcoming slate of shows! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 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

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03:44:51

Ep 207: Midsommar

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/09/22

Gearing up for spooky season our Patrons teed this one up for us! A wild ride of mental health, manipulation, break ups, and some good old ritual sacrifice. We dive into our review of Midsommar today and also break down the guys' top 5 brainwashing/decent into madness films ever. So grab your flower crowns, avoid the yellow building, and for God's sake check what you're drinking... it's time for Midsommar on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere:

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01:11:22

Alien: Earth - Ep 7 - "Emergence"

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/09/17

The first of two episodes left of Alien: Earth and wow... lots happened! The shortest episode yet but lots going on. How are all the pieces coming into place with the finale around the corner? Find out now with the guys who dive into the episode moments after it airs! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric

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01:01:41

Alien: Earth - Ep 6 - "The Fly"

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/09/10

Alien: Earth continues back in Neverland as we're done with the flashbacks and back with our characters. Factions are aligning, and the pieces are falling into place. Come along with the guys and let's break it down! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 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

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03:36:34

Ep 206: Atomic Blonde

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/09/08

Today with our dear friend Kat, we jump back to the start of an incredible action film career and revisit David Leitch's Atomic Blonde! While John Wick put his company on the map, Atomic Blonde put his first stamp on directing. We dive into all the juicy goodness there is! We also break down our Top 5 Cold War movies of all time! So grab your Stoli, don't misplace your watch, and play some Blue Monday, it's time for Atomic Blonde on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect

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01:22:38

Alien: Earth - Ep5 - "In Space, No One..."

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/09/03

Alien: Earth rolls on with a flashback episode that fills in a ton of gaps and absolutely gave us the icks! A fantastic episode directed by the series writer and creator, the series is ramping up with only three more episodes after this. So come along for the ride with The Movie Defenders as we break down our thoughts minutes after the episode aired! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis

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01:13:45

Road Trip Reviews: Episode 13 - (AFI 40-36)

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/08/31

Over the halfway point now and just wait for the surprises ahead of you. If you haven't seen these films, you have some homework to do, "Movie Fan". ;) Numbers 40-36. The Sound of Music Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb The Treasure of the Sierra Madre The Best Years of Our Lives The Bridge on the River Kwai Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Helman

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01:14:49

Alien: Earth - Ep4 - "Observation"

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/08/27

Alien: Earth continues with a very heady episode that puts more chess pieces into place. Right after the episode airs, our hosts jump on the air and give their thoughts. Check out Episode 4: Observation with the guys. Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 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

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03:19:54

Ep 205: Transformers One

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/08/23

We head back to Cybertron with friend of the show, Nick Nager! Last year this movie snuck up on us as we didn't think much of it after the trailer, but after seeing it... wow! There is a LOT more here and some fantastic writing! This movie is so much better than it has any business being. Before we break the movie down, we pick our Top 5 Transformers franchise moments as well. So don't forget your cogs, mine for some energon, and transform and roll out... it's time for Transformers One on The Movie

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01:07:48

Alien: Earth - Ep 3 - "Metamorphosis"

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/08/20

It's time to continue our trek through the incredible show, Alien: Earth! Episode 3 really gets the series off and running. We saw things we've never seen as more and more chess pieces are put into place. The Movie Defenders react to the episode just minutes after it airs! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes

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Road Trip Reviews: Episode 11 - (AFI 50-46)

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/08/18

"...and the party never ends!" Debates are getting heated, but the fun rolls on. Join the Tanner Brothers ranking of the AFI's 100 with numbers 50-46! The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Intolerance Rear Window A Streetcar Named Desire It Happened One Night

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01:24:15

Alien: Earth - Episodes 1 & 2

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/08/13

It's time for a new companion podcast, this time for Alien: Earth. We watch every episode the moment it drops and break it down immediately after. We've got it all right here. Weyland-Yutani, Synthetics, Xenomorphs, Facehuggers, eggs, pulse rifles, and even a cat. Listen each week as we break down this INCREDIBLE show. Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German

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03:13:27

Ep 204: Galaxy Quest

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/08/10

It's time to head back to Star Trek... sorta! Fulfilling a request from our dear friend, Daryl Ewry, we unpack Galaxy Quest! Not only is it hilarious but there is a LOT of spectacular writing in a brilliant screenplay here and we will talk about it all! We also break down our segment of There Can Be Only One with the cast of Galaxy Quest. So don't forget your Beryllium Spheres, make sure you have the right communicator, and don't just open that door, is there air??! You don't know! Today on The

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44:58

Road Trip Reviews: Episode 7 - (AFI 60-56)

The Movie Defenders ·

2025/08/04

"The road goes on forever..." as the brothers keep pumping caffeine and no-doze, they tackle the great films ranked 60-56. Duck Soup Nashville The Gold Rush Rocky Jaws

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