The Movie Defenders

Movie Reviews for your favorite movies
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The Movie Defenders Podcast

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. SEP 8

    Ep 181: Blazing Saddles

    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 everyone, and let's get into this authentic frontier gibberish... it's time for Blazing Saddles on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:33:00 Top 5 Mel Brooks Movie Moments 01:06:00 Blazing Saddles Discussion Starts 01:25:23 The Camptown Ladies 01:45:28 Authentic Frontier Gibberish 01:56:13 The Sherriff is Near 02:03:54 The Waco Kid 02:09:49 Where are the white women at? 02:20:38 Lily Von Shtupp 02:35:44 Working Together 02:43:27 The French Mistake Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

    2h 59m

  2. AUG 26

    Ep 180: Cloud Atlas

    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... listening to our show on it won't spoil it either! So make sure you got your birthmarks, be careful what's in that juice box, and always yarn the true-true... it's time for Cloud Atlas on The Movie Defenders Podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:29:35 Cloud Atlas Discussion Starts 01:05:07 Movie Starts 02:04:59 A Seer, and Ewing Smuggles Food 02:33:49 That's Not a Hotel 02:42:34 All Stories Move Forward 03:15:26 Frobisher, Sunmi, and Ewing 03:22:03 Autua Saves Ewing 03:25:12 Exaltation 03:36:12 Frobisher Final Letter 03:44:36 Leaving for the East Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

    3h 60m

  3. AUG 18

    Free Backlot Tour: The Movie Quote Game

    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, Donald and Brev have to guess what movie a quote came from, and we play the answers on the show!  Play along at home and see how well you do! 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 Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

    1h 25m

  4. AUG 11

    Ep 179: Ladyhawke

    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 sun in the sky... it's time for Ladyhawke on The Movie Defenders podcast. Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:28:06 Top 5 80s Fantasy Films to Reboot 01:02:55 Ladyhawke Discussion Starts 01:27:53 Phillipe Escapes 01:33:27 Navarre Returns 01:52:21 Phillipe Tells of Isabeau 01:56:42 The Bishop is Warned 02:02:35 Imperius 02:07:09 The Curse Explained 02:21:23 Navarre is Envious 02:31:24 After the Frozen Lake 02:37:58 The Curse is Broken Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

    3h 6m

  5. JUL 28

    Ep 178: The Last Starfighter

    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 our Top 5 Video Games we wish were tests by aliens in our 5x5 segment! So grab your video game controller, get in your Gunstars, and don't activate Deathblossom until they're all in range... it's time for The Last Starfighter 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 00:34:20 Top 5 Video Games We Wish Were Alien Tests 01:06:55 The Last Starfighter Discussion Starts 01:32:42 Alex's Life 01:43:19 Breaking the Starfighter Record 01:57:24 Centauri's Surprise 02:09:02 The Mission 02:14:40 Alex Refuses the Call 02:21:30 "... then that's all you'll ever be." 02:36:19 A Scout Ship 02:45:48 Beta and Gland Games 02:57:01 Death Blossom 03:03:33 "We die." 03:06:12 Rylos Needs Alex 03:15:41 One of the Best Endings Ever! Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

    3h 49m

  6. JUL 14

    Ep 177: Furiosa

    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 anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:28:08 5 X 5 00:58:51 Furiosa Discussion Starts 01:35:11 Furiosa Meets Dementus 01:58:01 Furiosa Watches an Execution 02:04:44 Dementus Tries the Citadel 02:15:02 Truce 02:37:45 Captured 02:45:27 Getting Vengence Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

    3h 6m

  7. JUN 30

    Ep 176: Terminator 2 - Judgement Day

    Today we pay homage to one of the best films ever made... Terminator 2: Judgement Day! (Director's Cut too!) A movie that certainly needs no 'defending', but one where we peek under the hood and examine all the reasons why this movie is one of the best ever. With the help of friend-of-the-show Eric Blattberg, we unpack the movie, focusing on the writing, and work to explain why this is one of those movies that stands the test of time. Before we do, we each rank our Top 5 best chase scenes of all time! So reload your shotgun with one hand, don't forget your CPU chips, and beware liquid nitrogen... it's time for T2 on The Movie Defenders Podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:28:05 Top 5 Chase Scenes of All Time 01:22:42 T2 Discussion Starts 01:58:04 Meet Sarah 02:09:46 Dreams of Kyle (Director's Cut) 02:19:20 Sarah's Nightmares 02:35:35 John Wants Answers 02:44:00 John Realizes His Mom Was Right 03:24:58 Sarah Becomes a Terminator 03:46:56 Lowering Into the Fire 03:56:15 Endings: Theatrical vs. Director's Cut Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

    4h 9m

  8. JUN 16

    Ep 175: Real Steel

    Happy Father's Day! To honor today's holiday we're visiting a modern Father/Son film hidden behind robots... Real Steel! This film has SO much going for it and was written so incredibly well. Many critics got lost in the fighting robot aspects, but look under the hood with us, and we'll walk thru all the genius writing and performances! Before we tackle Real Steel, we talk through our top 5 Father/Son movies of all time! So grab your voice recognition remote, stay out of the corner, and have as many Dr. Peppers as Donald can drink... it's time for Real Steel on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:32:10 Top 5 Father and Son Movies 01:19:17 Real Steel Discussion Starts 01:42:19 Ambush 01:58:08 Max and Noisy Boy Arrive 02:07:02 Crash Palace 02:27:08 The Zoo 02:38:35 Max and Charlie Make a Deal 02:47:09 Twin Cities and the Challenge 02:56:34 Charlie Fights for Max 03:06:37 Zeuz and the End Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

    3h 21m
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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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    Movie Reviews for your favorite movies
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    191
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
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