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 as much as you do!

  1. Oct 18

    Ep 235: Obsession

    It's time to discuss the most discussed film of 2026... Obsession. A movie that burst onto the scene and has raised two incredible actors to Oscar status, is also perhaps the finest screenplay of the year. There are many misconceptions about this film that we clear up. Is Bear the villain? What is the wish doing exactly? Why are our characters acting how they are? We dive into it all. We also have a 5x5 segment discussion our top 5 relationships in horror films of all time. There are chapter headings to jump around if you wish. So grab your One Wish Willows, get some duct tape, and make sure the cat is still in the trash... it's time for Obsession on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Crystal Lake Show Discussion 00:26:25 Top 5 Relationship-Based Horror Movies 00:54:38 Obsession Discussion Starts 01:12:26 Movie Opens 01:33:24 A Night Out 01:38:00 Bear Strikes Out 01:52:56 The Wish is Made 02:12:05 Ian Asks What Happened 02:22:07 A Date Off the Rails 02:33:07 The Sex (What's Really Happening Here?) 02:43:29 Calling Customer Support 02:52:36 That Party Scene 03:01:31 Bear Confronts "Nikki" 03:11:26 The Car Scene Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Chris Santiago 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 Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast

  2. Oct 5

    Ep 234: The Lost Boys w/ Nathalie Cox

    Do we have a fantastic show for you today! Not only are we reviewing a banger film, but we do so with the great Nathalie Cox (Juno in The Force Unleashed, Kingdom of Heaven, Jumper, Exam, Clash of the Titans)! We break down one of her absolutely favorite films of all time and have a blast doing it! We also pick our Top 5 vampire designs of all time. So grab your garlic, even though it doesn't work, stock up on holy water, and get on your bikes... it's time for The Lost Boys on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:31:44 Top 5 Vampire Designs of All Time 01:00:04 Introducing Nathalie Cox 01:10:15 The Lost Boys Discussion Starts 01:38:20 Grandpa Got Rules 01:50:09 Meet the Frog Bros. 02:05:18 Michael's Initiation 02:24:49 Michael Can Fly 02:41:59 Dinner Vampire Tests 02:54:11 Feeding Time 02:57:50 Star Visits Michael 03:14:39 The Ending Sequence 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 Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast

  3. Sep 20

    Ep 233: Krull

    It's time to head to the early 1980s to a film that helped forge a generation. Yes we had Star Wars and The Last Starfighter and things... but we also had Krull! A film with loveable flaws, we will unpack every moment and celebrate the goodness within. We also pick our Top 5 Actors/Actresses that have been in music videos. So grab your Glaive, don't worry about the Lava, and mount your Fire Mares... it's time for Krull on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:23:07 Top 5 Actors/Actresses in Music Videos 00:58:26 Movie Discussion Begins 01:30:26 Movie Opens 01:50:57 Ynyr Arrives for Colwin 02:14:26 Torquil and His Men 02:55:53 The Widow of the Web 03:26:46 Ending 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 Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast

  4. Sep 7

    Ep 232: Masters of the Universe (2026)

    It's time to celebrate the film that is our hosts' favorite film of the year! Maybe it's not the best, but we haven't had more fun at the theater this year! Travis Knight knew what he was doing when he made this film. It knew when to be serious, it knew when to be silly, and it he understood the assignment. Before we break down the movie we also choose our top 5 toy/cartoons that need a live action Hollywood film. So grab your swords of power, look out for the crazy HR lady, and saddle up your Battle Cats... it's time for Masters of the Universe on the Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:35:06 Top 5 Toys/Cartoons That Need Movies 01:19:32 Movie Discussion Begins 01:50:37 Movie Opens 02:05:12 Adam Escapes 02:15:14 HR Hell 02:36:16 Escape and He-Man Appears 02:50:23 Duncan Teaches Adam About Being a Man 03:03:44 Rallying the Troops 03:16:54 Adam Truly Becomes He-Man 03:28:01 6 Months Later 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 Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast

  5. Aug 23

    Ep 231: The Hobbit - Battle of the Five Armies

    It's time to bring this underrated trilogy home with an examination of Battle of the Five Armies. A film that, in fairness, has a couple hiccups we'll discuss, it doesn't deserve the nonsense narrative that it sucks. Come along with us and we'll show you why. Before that we break down our Top 5 'In Media Res' opening moments in film history. So get out your wizard staff, go find the Arkenstone, and don't ever underestimate a Dwarf... it's time for Battle of the Five Armies on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:36:21 Top 5 In Media Res Openings 01:16:23 Movie Discussion Begins 01:47:59 Smaug is Dead 02:10:01 Thorin Starts to Lose It 02:34:16 Bilbo Turns Over the Arkenstone 02:42:02 Bartering With the Arkenstone 02:58:32 Thorin is Back! 03:22:14 Thorin's Goodbye 03:28:54 Gandalf and Bilbo Say Goodbye 03:32:23 Satisfying Ending 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 Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast

  6. Aug 9

    EP 230: Terminator Salvation

    Shields up! This movie does NOT deserve the narrative it has as a horrible Terminator film. We have a consensus that this movie is the third best of the films after the first two. How does it hold up? Do you remember watching this a long time ago and never did again? Wish you liked it better? Come with us and friend of the show Sean Masters as we make our case. We also break down our top 5 killer robots of all time! So grab your red patches, watch out for landmines, and turn up the power on the signal... it's time for Terminator Salvation on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:31:07 Top 5 Killer Robots 01:08:40 Movie Discussion Begins 01:28:36 Movie Opens 01:46:23 John at HQ 02:01:03 Meet Kyle Reese 02:14:11 John's Message to Humanity 02:26:52 The Signal Works 02:31:07 Marcus is Revealed 02:43:50 John Plea to the Resistance 02:54:16 Marcus Learns the Truth 03:07:37 Sacrifice and The End 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 Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast

  7. Jul 27

    Ep 229: Step Brothers

    It's time for a movie that will have us cracking up the entire show... Step Brothers. A film that Scott criminally hasn't seen, we find out what he thinks of this classic comedy! We play a lot of scenes from the flick and laugh the entire time. We also break down our Top 5 movies with and about brothers in them of all time. So grab your fancy sauce, pick up your boats and hoes, and don't touch the drum set! It's time for Step Brothers on the Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 The Odyssey and Obsession Discussion 00:31:18 Top 5 Movies About Brothers 01:08:38 Step Brothers Discussion Starts 01:24:37 First Dinner Together 01:36:43 First Night in Same Room 02:03:44 Dale Gets Hit On 02:21:49 The Brothers Have to Move Out 02:34:34 Fight and Buried Alive 02:38:35 Brennen Asks For the Catalina Wine Mixer 02:45:57 Brennen Is Fired, Robert Encourages Them 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 Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast

  8. Jul 13

    Ep 228: Head

    Today at a Patreon request we dive back into the 1968s cinema world and unpack a musical by the Monkees with our great friend of the show, Doug! If you haven't seen it you should check out our show! We go deep and nerdy on this one, and also break down our top 5 movies with Pop Music Stars. So let's head back to the 60s on this one... Hey Hey we're the Movie Defenders! 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 Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michal Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast

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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 as much as you do!

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  • Creator
    Movie Reviews for your favorite movies
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    275
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    Explicit
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