The Movie Defenders

Now more than ever, it is important to remember the true meaning of Christmas. Don't miss the Movie Defenders show on Scrooged. Your life... might just depend on it! We are halfway done with our December movie line-up chosen by our Patrons, and it's time for Scrooged! Before we jump into this take on the Dickens classic, we each give our lists of the top 5 Bill Murray films of all time. So be careful when the clock hits noon, send out your bath towels, and duck when someone has a toaster... it's time for Scrooged on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:25:44 Top 5 Bill Murray Movies 00:51:03 Scrooged Discussion Begins 01:07:58 Trailers! 01:29:15 A Dead Mentor 01:39:13 Claire, Nipples, and Staples 01:50:24 Meeting Claire 02:04:58 The Bitch Hit Me With a Toaster 02:19:26 Eliot Has a Gun 02:31:51 A Change of Heart Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kat Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

We start the holidays off right with one of our favorite Christmas movies ever... The Muppet Christmas Carol! We are huge Muppet fans and this movie has so much going for it, including an incredible performance by Michael Caine who plays the part straight up with all the emotion you could ask. Great songs and soundtrack and a wonderful take on a classic, this film has it all. Before we talk the movie however... we each discuss movies that we want to change the cast out for The Muppets! It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it's time to meet the Muppets on this episode of The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:27:43 Replacing Movie Casts With Muppets 00:51:52 The Movie Discussion Begins 01:14:36 The Movie Opens 01:30:03 Marley and Marley 01:38:24 Don't Forget Your Jellybeans 01:48:06 Ghost of Christmas Present 01:59:50 The Cratchits Talk About Scrooge 02:12:47 Scrooge Sees Tim's Future 02:18:53 Scrooge Wakes on Christmas 02:25:13 Scrooge Has Christmas at the Cratchits Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kat Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

FINALLY! It's time to put one of the Movie Defenders favorite all-timers on the channel: Clue! Brought to us by great friend of the show, Stephanie Ewry, we basically laugh for the entire show. A stacked cast, witty dialogue, snappy jokes, and incredible physical comedy all wrapped up into a great whodunit! We play many of the best scenes from the movie to make your day go by right. So let's go back to 1985 and re-live Clue! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 01:22:37 Dinner 01:36:22 Weapons Passed Out & Mr. Boddy Killed 01:46:23 Wadsworth Confesses His Involvement 02:14:46 Wadsworth Explains What Happened 02:23:30 1st Ending 02:32:38 2nd Ending 02:40:38 3rd Ending Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

Today we release a Backlot Tour episode for free! The Backlot Tour is a second show reserved normally for Patrons starting at just $1 per month. As a sample, here's some of what you'll get if you sign up. PREPARE TO LAUGH! After this show we have headaches and our sides and stomachs hurt. We laughed non-stop for 90 minutes and the movies that AI writes are INSANE. Last show we drafted who's in our films... today we let AI write them. And... ohhhh boy does it... and things go off the rails pretty quickly!

Time for a new comic book movie review, this time a bit different with V for Vendetta! A very deep character study and examination of everything from the news to politics and religion, this movie doesn't hold back with the messages it's trying to convey. Before we dive into this fantastic movie we break down our Top 5 Political Thriller movies of all time. So grab your knives, your capes and Guy Fawkes masks, and always remember the 5th of November... it's time for V for Vendetta on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:25:17 Top 5 Political Thrillers 00:56:16 V for Vendetta Discussion Starts 01:26:36 Prologue 01:37:35 V Saves Evey 01:45:53 Meet Norsefire 01:54:41 V's TV Message 02:18:28 Hiding History 02:30:20 V Kills and Important Flashback 02:50:18 Evey Overcomes Fear 02:57:35 V Trusts Finch 03:12:02 "My Turn" 03:20:18 Who was V? Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's Halloween time! To celebrate we continue our scary movie reviews and visit one of the best modern horror films around... It Follows! A low budget film filled with no-name young cast members, this wildly intelligently written film keeps you on the edge the entire time. Most who see this film think it's simply an STD metaphor, but as we will discuss at length, there is SO much more here! Before we dive into the film we all give our top 5 low-budget horror films of all time! So grab your electrical appliances, make sure you keep looking behind you, and avoid all public naked people... it's time for It Follows on the Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:29:52 Top 5 Low-Budget Horror Films 01:04:04 It Follows Discussion Begins 01:36:08 That Score, Bruh! 01:41:47 The Opening Scene is KILLER! 02:00:35 The Trade Game 02:07:46 Waking Up in a Wheelchair 02:33:22 Confronting Jeff 03:10:17 Showdown at the Pool Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to visit the long-awaited sequel to one of the greatest horror films of all time... Dr. Sleep! This sequel to the Shining was long awaited, so how does the movie hold up!? This time, we examine the Director's Cut for the definitive version and vision of the film. But before we dive into Dr. Sleep, we start a new segment introducing Donald to horror films... Horrifying Donald! So hide your axes, be leery of women in top hats, and don't forget to shine... it's time for Doctor Sleep on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Horrifying Donald 00:37:19 Doctor Sleep Discussion Starts 00:59:32 Violet 01:15:09 Danny and Halloran 01:35:34 Rose and Snakebite Andi 01:55:30 Danny at A.A. 02:16:21 Rose Wants Abra 02:26:48 A Debt Owed 02:54:39 Abra and Crow 03:12:15 Danny and the Bartender 03:26:38 An Offer Made 03:31:52 Dan Confronts Abra 03:36:35 Ending Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

Our Patrons have voted and handed us The Untouchables to review and boy are we excited! This 1987 Brian De Palma classic has one of the finest casts in history, with Sean Connery winning Best Supporting Actor for his performance. This is a timeless classic and we play several scenes right from the film, along with interviews and more! Oh... and that score, yo! So grab your trench coats, hide the liquor, and someone hide the baseball bats... it's time for The Untouchables on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:14:39 Top 5 Breakout Performances 00:48:46 The Untouchables Discussion Starts 01:15:05 Meet Al Capone 01:23:53 Meet Elliot Ness 01:30:39 Ness Meets Malone 01:36:39 Recruiting Malone 01:40:29 What are you prepared to do? 01:47:38 George Stone 01:56:44 Batter Up 02:12:25 Touchable and Face Off 02:22:17 The Death of Malone 02:25:48 The Train Station 02:31:03 Nitti Is in the Car 02:37:02 The End Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to celebrate 6 years of The Movie Defenders podcast! We return today to our tradition of showing the hosts movies they've never seen. Brev had never seen Jumper, an underrated sci-fi flick, and Scott and Donald had never seen Sing Street, a modern musical that flew criminally under the radar. We review both films in a double episode to celebrate our show with all of you! So chase after that snow globe, don't leave behind a jump scar, and drive it like you stole it... it's 6 years of The Movie Defenders! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:16:38 Jumper Discussion Starts 01:11:23 Roland Finds David 01:19:11 David Tracks Down Millie 01:33:43 A Marvel Team Up 01:47:35 The Final Battle 01:58:03 Sing Street Discussion Starts 02:22:46 School is Changing 02:45:01 Putting the Band Together 02:59:02 Brenden Disapproves 03:18:20 Brenden Approves 03:52:10 Brenden Blazed the Trail 04:06:41 Talk of Making It Big 04:15:49 Going to London Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

In a very special double episode of The Movie Defenders, we are joined this episode by friend of the show, Amy Cass! Amy is currently a Senior Assistant Production Manager at Warner Brothers Animation and has studied recently with the immortal Don Bluth! We spend the first half of our episode talking to Amy about animation... the past, present, and future. We also talk some about something she might be working on (*COUGH* James Gunn *COUGH COUGH*). After learning a lot about modern Hollywood animation we then dive into Scott's sentimental favorite Disney classic, 1973's Robin Hood! Amy brought this one to us and we jump right in to all the classic scenes, music, and Amy even clues us into a specific, new (at the time) animation style they used to make the movie. So grab your bows and arrows, suck your thumb while you're thinking about mom, and always keep the safety on 'ol Betsy. It's time for Disney's Robin Hood on The Movie Defenders Podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:33:03 Interview with Amy Cass! 01:40:09 Robin Hood Discussion Starts 02:15:40 The Movie Starts 02:25:46 The Stage Coach Robbery 02:44:24 A Birthday Present 03:04:12 An Archery Contest 03:23:56 Castle Escape Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to talk The Flash! A movie that all three hosts LOVED very much, and one in which we each went into with different levels of expectations and excitement. In the hosts' humble opinion, this film deserves to rest near the top of the DCEU. We examine every moment and play the big moments from the movie while we break it all down. But before we get started with The Flash we reveal a new segment as Scott shares his James Bond journey now getting caught up and watching all the James Bond movies from scratch. How does he like the first few? Find out! Then it's time to head into the Speed Force and get into The Flash! So grab your candy bars, don't phase through the floor without your clothes, and yes... this show straight Beeves. It's The Flash on The Movie Defenders Podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:16:26 Bonding with Scott 01:00:30 The Flash Discussion Starts 01:38:11 The Movie Begins 01:48:51 Flash's Origin 02:10:35 Barry Meets Barry 02:24:18 Barry 2 Doesn't Get It 02:39:15 Why Barry Needs His Powers 02:54:37 Everyone Dies and it Can't Be Fixed 03:10:23 Barry's Mom, Dad, and the End Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

Today we return to one of the classic dark comedies ever... Death Becomes Her! With the help of our great friend, Megan Bush, we go back and revisit this Robert Zemeckis gem and are reminded how awesome this oft-forgotten film are. In fact, for our hosts, this was basically a first-time watch. Before we dive into the movie though we reveal our Top 5 Dark Comedies of all time. So get out your #9 acrylic paint, gather up your Fabio guys, and don't forget to ask questions before you drink strange potions... it's time for Death Becomes Her on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:45:30 Top 5 Dark Comedies 01:14:15 Meet the Characters 01:52:50 Madeline Takes the Potion 02:07:45 The Staircase Scene 02:18:05 Madeline Goes to the Doctor 02:29:03 Helen Has a Hole 02:34:56 Ernest Is Tempted 02:52:21 Funeral and End Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

Ridley Scott is one of the GOATs and we revisit one of his more recent works, The Martian! Along with friend of the show, Mark Martin, we head back to Mars and dissect this film and play a dozen scenes from the movie to talk about. A film nominated for many Academy Awards we see how it holds up today. Also as part of our discussion we review our top 5 movies about survival before getting into the movie. So, grab your duct tape, put on some disco music, and don't forget the potatoes... it's time for The Martian on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:23:50 Top 5 Survivor Movies 00:53:52 The Martian Discussion Begins 01:16:05 Mark is Left Behind 01:33:00 Mark is Alive 01:44:52 The Problem is Water 01:57:52 Thinking Long Term 02:11:07 Making a New Language 02:23:08 The Crew Talks to Mark 02:33:32 The Counsel of Elrond 02:41:51 The Crew Discuss the Plan 02:52:48 The Bad News 03:00:46 Rescue 03:10:10 Teaching Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to let three Generation Xers relive one of the movies that cut the cloth from which the Movie Defenders were cut... The Goonies! An absolute perfect family film, and one that makes us laugh and smile every time we see it, is a movie we haven't yet taken a deep dive analysis into yet... so today we remedy that! Before we talk about the film today we all give our Top 5 treasure hunting movies of all time! So, make sure you get to the lowest point of the floor, get out your Bully Blinders, and do the Truffle Shuffle... it's time for The Goonies on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:18:45 Top 5 Treasure Hunting Movies 00:40:16 The Goonies Discussion Starts 01:37:31 The Map is Found 01:56:53 The Kids Find the Restaurant 02:14:50 It All Starts Here 02:23:48 Chunk is Interrogated 02:29:30 Fake Vomit 02:35:33 "It's Our Time Down Here" 02:47:13 Playing the Bones 02:52:52 Donner on Showing the Ship to the Kids 02:57:12 Mikey Meets Willie 03:03:52 Sloth Helps the Goonies 03:11:56 The Ending Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

On this Father's Day we re-visit one of the best drama films ever from the 1980s, Stand By Me. A film that launched many careers, it is considered by many to be Rob Reiner's best film, and the best Stephen King film adaptation. Our hosts were the exact same age as these kids when the movie dropped. How did it land with us then, compared to how did it land with us now? Find out on the show today! Before we unpack the many layers of the story, we each give our favorite film picks from the movie's cast in a segment of There Can Be Only One. So make sure you pack some food, don't forget the comb, and always remember... two for flinching... it's time for Stand By Me on the Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements / There Can Be Only One 00:37:04 Movie Discussion Begins 01:01:56 Opening Narration and Scenes 01:18:15 Ace Takes Gordie's Cap 01:30:59 Chopper Sic Balls 01:41:49 Chris and Gordie Talk About School \01:58:42 Milk Money 02:29:09 No Ace, Just You 02:39:52 Ending Narration Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

The wait is over! After 4 years of waiting, we finally get to watch and discuss Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse! In late 2018, The Movie Defenders saw, and then reviewed, one of the best movies they had ever seen in their lives: "Into the Spider-Verse", and then that show changed our format forever. Now we finally get to dive into the film and peel back the layers of the sequel. We play clips right out of the theater for you to relive this incredible movie. As part of our discussion, we do a deep dive into Keeping Score, our segment in which we break down the music of a film, as there was a lot of it! So grab your Spider-verse wrist band day-passes, stop talking about your holes, and whatever you do, don't break canon... it's time for Across the Spider-Verse on the Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:14:14 Keeping Score 00:33:43 Across the Spider-Verse Discussion Starts 01:19:28 Gwen's Opening 01:39:17 Gwen's Father Catches Her 02:10:00 Gwen Visits Miles 02:22:00 Gwen Meets Miles Parents and Rio Talks to Miles 02:54:58 Miguel Explains Everything 03:11:02 Peter Talks to Miles and Miles Escapes 03:24:25 Gwen Talks to her Dad 03:34:56 Wrong Dimensions 03:46:02 The Band is Back Together Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to talk about a surprise hit of the early 2023 movie season... Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! A movie we nerds had our eyes on and knew it looked fun... but we had no idea what kind of treat we were in for. A hilariously smart movie that paid homage to everything we love about D&D. First, we have an RPG 5x5 as we each choose our top 5 movie characters we want to play in RPGs! So smell that fresh cut grass, remember it's harder to be slightly blurry, and always wait for Jarnathan... it's time for Dungeons & Dragons on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:09:19 Top 5 Movie Characters to Play in RPGs 00:38:12 Dungeons & Dragons Discussion Starts 00:53:35 Meet Ed and Holga 01:00:56 Waiting for Jarnathan 01:21:35 Meet Simon 01:33:27 Meet Doric 01:44:12 Making Plans 01:51:29 The Graveyard 02:03:39 Enter Xenk 02:46:56 Ending Exposition Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to revisit a movie that many sci-fi fans have forgotten... the hidden treasure that is The Black Hole from 1979. Capitalizing on the newfound success of Star Wars and Star Trek at the box office, The Black Hole was one of the great sci-fi space adventures during a time in which they were exceedingly rare. But before we talk about this great movie, we break down our top 5 movie henchmen of all time! So come along with the Movie Defenders as we play scenes and break down this incredible Disney classic sci-fi adventure! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:17:44 Top 5 Movie Henchmen 00:44:18 The Black Hole Movie Discussion Starts 01:17:20 The Black Hole is Spotted 01:43:00 Introducing Reinhardt 02:05:44 The Black Hole is Discussed 02:23:56 Kate Pleads with Alex 02:31:06 BOB Reveals the Truth 02:35:50 Reinhardt Prepares to Enter the Black Hole 02:56:59 Those Aren't Robots Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to get back to what we do around here and talk about a movie that gets more grief that, in our humble opinions, it deserves... The Dark Knight Rises. A much anticipated ending to a fantastic trilogy, but one that had to follow one of the greatest movies ever, The Dark Knight Rises regularly catches crap from critics and fans alike. Is it earned? There's way more here than many see. Before we dissect the film, we break down our top 5 trilogy ending movies of all times. So grab your batarangs, make sure whatever it is comes in black, and don't forget to fix the autopilot... it's time for The Dark Knight Rises on The Movie Defenders Podcast. Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:10:46 Top 5 Trilogy Ending Films 00:31:40 The Movie Discussion Begins 01:02:38 The Movie Opens 01:18:05 Alfred Gets Worried 01:30:50 Bruce Dances With Selena 01:39:35 The Legend of Bane 01:46:16 Batman is Back 01:55:45 Goodbye, Alfred 02:06:19 Do you feel in charge? 02:12:57 Bane Wins 03:03:46 Talia Revealed, Bane Defeated 03:17:17 Batman Saves Gotham 03:25:35 The End Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Attack of the Killer Podcast

After reviewing both games as if they were a movie, it's time to review the actual show... The Last of Us! A show that broke many records at HBO and took the world by storm gets the Movie Defenders treatment. Joining us as well this time is Scott's daughter, the TLOU encyclopedia, Alyssa to ensure she chimed in after joining us on the first three shows. Also, a special guest interviewer who... well... you can hear for yourself. This is a free version of The Backlot Tour, our Patreon subscriber show. So if you like this content, head to https://patreon.com/moviedefenders to sign up to get content like this all the time. So craft your shivs, stay quiet around the clickers, and get out those puns... it's time for The Last of Us! Click here to connect and listen anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to do what we do best... re-visit a film that deserves way more love than it gets... 10 Cloverfield Lane! A film that isn't long, only has 3 characters basically, and was directed by a man who, at the time, had barely director experience. Despite that, it turned out to be one of the most intelligently written horror/thrillers in modern times! But before we dive into the movie, we honor the incredible performance of John Goodman by rating our top 5 underrated actors/actresses of all time. So barricade yourself in your bunker, don't forget Monopoly, and be weary of the barrel of acid... it's time for 10 Cloverfield Lane! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:18:34 Top 5 Underrated Actors 00:54:40 10 Cloverfield Lane Discussion Starts 01:21:45 Michelle Meets Howard 01:31:26 Howard Explains Some More 01:44:01 Meet Emmett 01:53:15 Dinner and a Woman Outside 02:14:31 Emmett and Michelle Backstories 02:40:21 Howard Kills Emmett Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Emily Elliott Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Attack of the Killer Podcast

Today on The Movie Defenders we revisit a forgotten classic which got lost in the shuffle of the time... Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World! This Peter Weir gem is one of the best movies ever made in our humble opinion, and we're going to tell you all about why! But first, we unpack and discuss our Top 5 Historical Dramas of all time. So prepare the batten down the hatches, run out the cannons, and always choose the lesser of two weevils... it's time for Master and Commander on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to connect and listen anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:10:57 Top 5 Historical Dramas 00:39:02 Master and Commander Discussion Starts 01:21:44 Surprise Attack 01:45:29 Jack Brings a Book 01:51:40 Model of the Acheron 01:59:34 Dinner 02:30:31 Two Friends Talk 02:38:31 Rescuing Whalers 02:45:19 Blakeney's Beetle 02:49:38 Mr. Hollum and Failing to Salute 03:24:12 Surprise is on Our Side 03:28:27 Let Fly 03:40:02 Dr. Died Months Ago Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Emily Elliott Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to travel back to 2019 to a film lauded during awards time... Jojo Rabbit! A movie we consider to be Taika Waititi's best work, a story about the battle for a young boy's soul wrapped in satire, humor, and excellent writing. Before we analyze the film however, we break down our Top 5 Satire films of all time! Which made our list? Listen and check it out! Then, we dive into the masterful writing, characters, themes, symbols, etc. prevalent in the film and unpack it in a way no one else can while playing many scenes right from the film. So, be careful of folks hiding in your walls, be sure to tie your shoes, and for goodness sake be careful with that grenade... it's time for Jojo Rabbit on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:08:29 Top 5 Satire Films 00:40:48 Jojo Rabbit Discussion Begins 01:14:43 Meet Adolf 01:24:34 Captain K 01:43:45 Jojo Returns to Captain K 01:52:56 Meeting Elsa 02:18:23 Where Jews Live 02:37:04 Gestapo 02:53:29 Elsa Comforts Jojo 02:58:18 Yorki 03:09:39 Kicking Adolf Out Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Emily Elliott Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to celebrate the movies from 2022 in an award show like none other... the Defender Awards! Better movies, more fun categories, and fun hosts! Speaking of hosts, this is our first show where we welcome our newest host Brev Tanner to the podcast! So kick up your feet and enjoy a show the Oscars only wishes it was! We play a lot of scenes, hand out the same awards, and we even have an In Memorium segment! It's time for the 2023 Defender Awards! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:17:22 Top 10 Favorite Films of 2022 01:30:52 Best Trailer of 2022 01:44:00 Best Scene 02:10:19 Best Music 02:18:34 Best Supporting Actress 02:32:42 Best Supporting Actor 02:43:20 In Memorium 02:59:41 Best Actress 03:19:16 Best Actor 03:29:04 Best Cinematography 03:42:56 Best Screenplay 03:56:47 Best Surprise Movie 04:05:08 Best Genre Movie 04:08:50 Best Director 04:22:34 Best Picture of the Year Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Emily Elliott Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to revisit a film that despite stellar reviews and reputation has become a bit lost today as we talk 2012's Dredd! What a fantastic movie this is as we are joined by long-time friend of the show, Mark Nattress to help us break it down. We discuss what makes this film so great and why it possibly has been forgotten by so many or never given the chance. Before we talk the movie though, we pick our top 5 movies that should have had a sequel, but didn't get one. So grab your futuristic motorcycles, get your Lawgivers, and whatever you do, don't take off your helmet... it's time to talk Dredd on The Movie Defenders Podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:18:59 Top 5 Movies That Should Have Sequels 00:54:52 Dredd Discussion Begins 01:29:28 Meet Judge Dredd and Anderson 01:51:49 The Ma-Ma Clan 02:06:05 Lockdown and Dredd Intimidates 02:27:38 Anderson Gets Answers 02:41:26 Anderson Escapes and Facing the Judges 02:52:43 Letting an Innocent Go 03:02:21 Ending Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Eric Blattberg Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Jason Chastain Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to head back to 1995 and unearth a Katherine Bigelow/James Cameron forgotten gem... Strange Days! With the help of our great friend Brett Bowen, we have so much fun reaching back for this one which was so underrated when it came out, and forgotten by many. Strange Days is a strong sci-fi entry and one we unpack and play many scenes from. To lead into our discussion, first we break down the lead cast's best works in a segment, There Can Be Only One. Then, it's back to the 90s and Los Angeles and Strange Days. So, don't forget your squid rigs, get your pocked of fake Rolexes, and make sure you're paranoid enough... it's time for Strange Days! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:17:27 There Can Be Only One 00:40:29 Strange Days Discussion Starts 01:14:47 We Meet Lenny 01:41:10 Meeting a Client 01:59:08 A Rap Star is Murdered 02:18:34 We Meet Today's Faith 02:30:12 Iris is Assaulted 02:50:55 Tick and the Murder Cops 02:58:07 Mace Watches the Clip 03:12:09 Are You Paranoid Enough? 03:22:31 Lenny Explains His Promise to Faith 03:28:46 Mace Gives Lenny an Ultimatum 03:33:42 Max Confesses Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Eric Blattberg Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Jason Chastain Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

Happy New Year from The Movie Defenders as we punctuate the holiday season reviewing and laughing our butts off at Chevy Chase and Christmas Vacation! We play lots of scenes from the movie and listen and laugh while we relive all the greatness! Before we jump into the movie, we break down our top 5 Chevy Chase movie moments of all time. So make sure you check all 25,000 imported Italian twinkle lights, don't light that cigar, and don't forget the rubber sheets and the gerbils... it's time for 1989's Christmas Vacation on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:23:57 Top 5 Chevy Chase Movie Moments 00:53:51 Christmas Vacation Discussion Begins 01:14:45 Bend Over and I'll Show you 01:23:45 Clark is Blousing 01:39:34 Lighting the House - 1st Attempt 01:51:54 Lighting the House - 2nd Attempt 02:04:35 Eddie is Staying 02:12:00 Microwaves and Metal Plates 02:21:48 Aunt Bethany Arrives 02:40:00 Where's the Tylenol? 02:51:06 SWAT and the National Anthem Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Eric Blattberg Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Jason Chastain Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

After a decade in the making it's finally time to head back to Pandora with Avatar: The Way of Water. We have a full NON-Spoiler discussion so you can listen to it before you go over the holidays. Can James Cameron re-capture part of the magic of the first one? We'll find out as we play many scenes right from the movie and dissect this long, giant of a film in ways only we do. Before heading back to Pandora, we discuss the giant news out of the world of DC, and we pick our Top 5 "Water" movies of all time. Which movies did we choose? Find out on the show! Then we head back to cryo-sleep and wake up in the world of Avatar for round 2. So hug your spirit animals, grab your 3D glasses, and whatever you do, escape the shame of being useless because Sullys stick together... it's time for Avatar: The Way of Water on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:11:42 DCEU Reset 00:23:13 Top 5 "Water" Movies 00:55:02 NON-Spoiler Discussion Begins 01:19:41 Spoiler Discussion Begins & Themes 01:46:27 Opening Narration 02:08:05 War Party 02:38:28 Spider is Captured and the Sullys Must Leave 02:50:36 Meet the Metkayina 03:18:28 Kiri Has a Seizure 03:25:52 Quaritch Hunts Jake 03:40:02 Metkayina Want to Fight 03:49:05 Stand Off 04:04:27 A Death in the Family 04:13:35 A Son for a Son 04:30:06 Setting Up a Sequal Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Eric Blattberg Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Jason Chastain Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to head to the Oasis and tackle Ready Player One with our great friend, Daryl Ewry! We get in the DeLorean and head back a few years to visit Spielberg's sci-fi gem and see how it holds up! But before we get started we each break down our top 5 movies that have a riddle/test/challenge in them. Find out which we picked! Then, we get our X1 Boot Suits on and respawn in the Oasis! So grab your visors, watch out for Kong, and don't forget the microfiber crotch inlays... it's time for Ready Player One on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:20:17 Top 5 Movies w/ Riddles/Tests/Challenges 00:54:01 Ready Player One Discussion Starts 01:39:34 Meet Art3mis 01:59:59 IOI, I-R0k, and the Orb 02:16:51 The Distracted Globe 02:33:38 Sorrento Makes an Offer 02:47:20 Welcome to the Rebellion 03:02:15 IOI Attacks 03:16:20 We're Not Gonna Take It 03:41:58 The Cataclyst 03:50:22 Wade Wins the Contest 03:57:21 Morrow, Lawyers, and the End Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Eric Blattberg Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Jason Chastain Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

Today it's time for Round 2 in Wakanda as we discuss Wakanda Forver! This time our great friend of the show, and author, Brev Tanner steps in for some pinch hitting, and dive deep (see what we did there?) into the MCU once again. Before talking about the latest installment by Ryan Coogler, Donald and Brev break down their top 5 "passing the torch" movies of all time! So protect that Vibranium, get your spears, and get ready to ride some whales... it's time for Wakanda Forever! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:08:27 Top 5 Passing the Torch Movies 00:41:38 Wakanda Forever Discussion Starts 01:36:30 Queen at the UN 01:58:20 Enter Namor 02:15:12 Finding Riri 02:30:34 Okoye Faces the Queen 02:38:01 Namor's Backstory 02:53:58 Riri, Nakia, and Attack 03:02:36 Queen's Funeral and Evacuation 03:12:23 Shuri Makes and Takes the Herb 03:21:56 Shuri Addresses the Counsel 03:38:44 Namor is Defeated 03:48:39 An Heir is Born Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Eric Blattberg Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Jason Chastain Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to laugh and cry on this episode of The Movie Defenders because it's Clerks 3 time! If you haven't seen this or feel like you might not for a while, we'll talk a lot about what happens and play all the best parts! A movie that hits you in the feels a lot more than you'd expect, it also keeps you laughing like crazy! This time we bring in special guest and friend of the show Bart German to help us break this one down! Before we talk the movie however, we break down our top 5 movies where the writer or director starred in it in our 5 by 5 segment. Then, it's time to laugh until our sides hurt, and cry until our eyes hurt. So grab your Jesus kites, don't forget the weed, and don't forget to lock the store when you play hockey on the roof because we aren't even supposed to be here today... it's time for Clerks 3! Click here to listen or connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:18:33 Top 5 Movies Starred in By the Writer/Director 00:44:44 Clerks 3 Discussion Starts w/ Intro by Kevin Smith 01:19:46 Randall's Heart Attack 01:32:17 Elias and Satan's Lube 01:38:55 Randall is Going to Make a Movie 01:50:19 Dante is Dak? 02:03:39 Veronica Returns 02:13:03 Everyone Gets a DP 02:22:36 Find Your Way Back 02:32:14 Dante Drunk & Another Heart Attack 02:47:49 Sobfest Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Eric Blattberg Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Jason Chastain Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

The DCEU has breathed new life as the film The Rock wanted made for 7 years finally comes to fruition... so we get to talk Black Adam! There are already multiple narratives out about the film. Are they fair? We take a look and see! First, we dust off our news segment to bring you all the glorious DCEU news that the Hollywood Reporter has dropped, and then we have a fun discussion of the top 5 super hero fights we still want to see on screen. After that we dive into the movie to see if The Rock's addition to the DCEU holds up! (That mid-credits scene, tho!) So grab your Helmets of Fate, don't bother with doors, and remember any plan is better than no plan at all... it's time for Black Adam on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:10:28 The Buzz - DC News 00:38:37 Top 5 Super Hero Fights We Want On Screen 00:55:43 Non-Spoiler Black Adam Discussion Begins 01:19:36 Spoiler Discussion Begins 01:39:44 Black Adam Awakens 01:49:19 The Justice Society 01:57:50 Black Adam & Amon 02:15:09 Justice Society vs. Black Adam Rd 1 02:23:53 A Different Back Story 02:35:35 Rescue Attempt 02:47:04 Rescuing Amon and Killing Ishmael 02:56:04 Black Adam Agrees to Sleep 03:04:29 Dr. Fate Knows It Isn't Over 03:11:23 Dr. Fate's Sacrifice 03:25:22 He's Back! Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Eric Blattberg Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Jason Chastain Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's scary season so we decided to reach back for one of the greatest horror films ever made... John Carpenter's iconic The Thing! A movie that was panned by critics and bombed at the box office has, since then, rightly taken its place among the best horror films of all time, and we dive deep and analyze it! We also do a full breakdown of who got to who, who was The Thing and when, and in what order everything happens using clues the film gives us. But before our breakdown of this classic, Donald reports live from PFPN's Halloweenapalloza convention this weekend, where he and his son spent some time. Next, we break down our top 5 movie monsters of all time before jumping into Scott's favorite horror film ever. So grab your J&B scotch, only eat out of cans, and don't forget the flame throwers and dynamite... it's time for The Thing on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:08:01 Live From Halloweenapalooza 00:41:57 Top 5 Movie Monsters 00:59:28 The Thing Discussion Begins 01:22:28 The 2011 Prequel 01:59:08 Dogs Are Attacked 02:10:57 Macready Describes the Ship 02:19:57 Bennings is Assimilated 02:29:27 Blood & Leadership 02:50:24 You've Gotta Be F-ing Kidding 03:13:13 Blair Has Been Busy 03:30:34 The End Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Eric Blattberg Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Jason Chastain Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

We hope you all enjoy this free episode of The Backlot Tour for the patrons of The Movie Defenders. If you like this content and would like access to over 80 shows like this right away, head to https://patreon.com/moviedefenders and sign up today! All tiers get the 2nd show. Today it's time to play our Tier List Making game again... this time with someone smarter than us! Pinch hitting for Donald while he's away, great friend of the show Megan Bush comes in and elevates our thinking as we rank some of the best movies to watch at Halloween. We grabbed some old, some new, some sorta new... some comedies, some horror, and even some cartoons... mixed them together and ranked them. Where do some of your favorite films rank? Find out on a special longer Halloween episode of The Backlot Tour!

It's time to pay homage to one of the greatest westerns of all time, Tombstone! We play a lot of scenes right from the movie and enjoy, appreciate, and revel in some of the best performances you'll ever see. We also play a new game of "Real, Fake, or Exaggerated" with each movie moment and character. Which parts of Tombstone were made up? Which were historically accurate? We give you all the answers and we're sure some will entirely surprise you! So grab your spurs, hand Doc the street howitzer, and grab your red sashes... it's time for Tombstone on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect from anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:15:10 Tombstone Discussion Begins 00:43:47 Meet the Cowboys 01:00:32 Enter Doc Holliday 01:12:55 Wyatt vs. Johnny Tyler 01:34:39 Ringo vs. Doc - Rd 1 01:54:23 Curly Bill Kills the Marshall 02:24:16 Shootout at the OK Corral 02:47:23 Ringo Wants Blood 03:03:41 Hell's Comin' With Me 03:15:06 It's a Reckoning 03:25:26 I Can't Beat Him Can I? 03:29:44 Ringo vs. Doc - For Blood 03:38:10 The Death of Doc Holliday Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Eric Blattberg Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Jason Chastain Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to talk about the surprise hit of the summer... it's time for Prey! A movie many scoffed at when it was announced, it's a prequel that has garnered positive reviews and acclaim for being a more than worthy entry into the Predator lore! Come with us as we play scenes and break things down in only the way we can. First however, we talk about our favorite duels in movie history! So grab your orange flowers, make sure your weapon has a leash, and be sure your dog is fully trained... it's time for Prey on the Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:14:11 Top 5 Duels in Movies 00:53:16 Prey Discussion Begins 01:51:06 Hunting a Lion 02:01:58 Taabe Brings the Lion Home 02:45:36 Naru is Smarter Than a Beaver 03:00:14 Naru Gets the Gun 03:11:20 The Death of Taabe 03:20:15 Naru Baits the Predator Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Eric Blattberg Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Jason Chastain Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's a packed double-episode of the podcast today as we celebrate 5 years of talking movies, capped off with a fun discussion of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. (Time stamps and chapter headings are in the description.) First, we celebrate 5 years of our podcast by hearing from listeners, playing some of our old favorite bits, and talking the history of the show. After that, we review one of our favorite movies ever... Scott Pilgrim vs. the World by the great Edgar Wright. A misunderstood movie that bombed at the box office but has had a giant life among fans since, we explore what makes the movie great by talking about everything, a bit of Keeping Score, lots of scenes to play, and lots of things you probably missed when you watched it. So get that giant mallet in your purse, grab your bass guitar, and do your best grindy thingy... it's time for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World as we celebrate 5 years! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:12:24 5 Year Anniversary Discussion Starts 01:49:36 Scott Pilgrim Discussion Begins 02:14:39 Keeping Score: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World 02:39:01 Dating a High Schooler 03:01:50 Scott Meets Ramona at a Party 03:15:18 Package Arrives 03:23:56 Matthew Patel 03:32:13 New New Girlfriends 03:43:54 Lucas Lee 03:58:52 Todd & the Vegan Police 04:11:28 Roxy 04:24:51 Scott Gets Dumped 04:31:03 The Power of Love 04:37:27 The Power of Self-Respect 04:49:40 Scott Gets the Girl Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Eric Blattberg Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Jason Chastain Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to revisit another movie from the past, this one Donald hasn't seen... a movie that has become a sci-fi cult classic since its release in 2000... Titan A.E.! A Don Bluth film, this movie is one that is often forgotten about or dismissed. However, is this a worthy sci-fi adventure, worthy of a re-watch? Well we'll see as we tackle this animated masterpiece. Before we talk the movie, we play a game of There Can Be Only One and pick just one movie from each cast member's filmography as their best! So grab your laser blasters, get a nap if the fighting gets too rough, and keep that ring on your finger... as long as you do, there is hope... as we discuss Titan A.E. on The Movie Defenders Podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:21:04 There Can Be Only One 00:44:15 Titan A.E. Discussion Starts 01:10:38 That Opening Tho! 01:24:54 Recruiting Cale 01:37:23 Meet the Crew 02:07:01 Double Cross 02:21:55 Double Double Cross? Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Jason Chastain Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to correct a grave error! Scott, one of our hosts, has never seen Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in his life! So today, we remedy this problem! We watch Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and look back at an 1980s classic by playing several scenes and having a great time. Before we talk about the film, however, we play a game of There Can Be Only One with the movie's cast. So grab your wheelchairs, slick your hair back with a pile of gel, and don't forget your Trident... it's time for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to connect and listen anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:22:44 There Can Be Only One 00:41:40 Movie Discussion Begins 01:08:08 They Meet 01:21:24 The Bet 01:30:52 Enter Ruprecht 01:57:40 Can You Feel This? 02:14:04 A New Bet 02:23:44 The Twist 02:31:39 A New Scam Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Jason Chastain Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

More MCU? Yes, please! Thor makes his return in Thor: Love & Thunder and it's time to talk about it! Joining us on the show is longtime friend Joshua Loy to help us talk about this film. This movie is one that's causing some chatter among critics, so let's see how it goes. Before we talk about Thor, however, we discuss our Top 5 Comic Book movie villains of all time. So gather up all the pieces of your hammer, don't make your other weapon jealous, and above all, hitch your screaming goats to your boat... it's time for Thor: Love & Thunder on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:15:51 Top 5 Comic Book Villains 00:45:32 Thor Discussion Begins 01:24:36 Thor Fights With the Guardians of the Galaxy 01:50:22 Enter Jane 02:08:52 Catchphrases and Gorr 02:20:43 Zeus 02:36:05 Serious Talk 02:43:41 Gorr Gets the Axe 02:59:27 Jane in the Hospital Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Jason Chastain Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

Welcome to a FREE episode of our Patreon-Only show, The Backlot Tour! This is a special episode of The Backlot Tour with our great friend Sean, a helicopter pilot in the Air Force to tell us how real, fake, or exaggerated selected helicopter scenes are in films. Are they more real than you think? Or... entirely faked? Come watch and find out! To join us all it takes is $1 per month for a full second show! Head to patreon.com/moviedefenders to sign up!

Sometimes you just have to laugh, and that's what we're gonna do... it's time for Spies Like Us! Not much to analyze, break down, and get into character studies on this one... but man we do laugh! One of the 1980s films we cut our teeth on becomes one of the movies we laugh and have fun with on the show. As a leadup to the movie, we also break down our Top 5 spy movies of all time! So get your test cheat sheets ready, get your decoder wheel out of your Lucky Charms, and put on those Reagan musicals... it's time for Spies Like Us! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:18:31 Top 5 Spy Movies 00:49:39 Spies Like Us Discussion Begins 01:09:05 Meet the Guys 01:31:33 Training 01:50:27 Doctor, Doctor 02:01:52 The Surgery 02:14:36 Emmett is Interrogated 02:21:37 The ICBM Site 02:39:46 You Have a Tent? 02:50:52 Trivial Pursuit Decides Negotiations Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

Let's turn and burn! Top Gun: Maverick is finally here and has taken the world by storm. Come experience it with The Movie Defenders in a way you will NOT get anywhere else. We play scenes right from the film throughout as we analyze and dissect this surprising sequel. Also, we play a game you can play along with at home during the entire show... is what you saw real, exaggerated, or entirely fake!? We break down tons of detail from the movie and hear from REAL Top Gun pilots and instructors to see if we are right. So start writing checks your body can't cash, remember that it's not the plane, it's the pilot, and feel your need for speed... it's Top Gun: Maverick time on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:16:21 Top Gun: Maverick Discussion Begins 01:15:12 Mav is Sent Back to Top Gun 01:22:16 Maverick is Briefed on the Mission 01:46:01 Mav Meets the Pilots 01:59:39 Rooster, Maverick, and a COBRA 02:18:34 Mav Teaches the Mission 02:58:44 Miracles 03:23:54 Rooster and Mav Have it Out 03:36:57 The Mission 03:55:54 Tomcat Time 04:24:27 "It's what my Dad would have done." Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to tackle an oft-discussed, but never analyzed movie on the podcast... 2007's Stardust! With the help of our dear friend Megan Bush, we all watch a film that Donald has seen often, but Scott never had. What did he think? Before we find out, we all discuss our Top 5 High Adventure/Quest movies of all time, and our lists were a lot of fun. Then we dive headfirst into the magical world of Stardust! So grab your unbreakable chains, don't forget your Babylon Candle, and for goodness sake think about the right place when you use it... it's time for Stardust! Click here to connect and listen anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:12:54 Top 5 High Adventure/Quest Films 00:45:15 Stardust Discussion Begins 01:22:03 The King and the Star 01:50:44 Tristan Uses the Candle 02:04:22 Witches Collide on the Road 02:23:01 Lamia's Hotel and Meet the Captain 02:35:06 Shakespeare 03:01:59 Returning to Victoria and Witch Fight 03:15:15 Ending Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to head back into the MCU with the latest chapter, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! We examine everything from the writing, character arcs, themes, score, and everything in between in this long-form discussion in which we play several scenes right from the film. We also kick around our top 5 movies of all time about magic! After that it's time to discuss the latest Marvel film. So grab your Sling Ring, remember dream walking is dangerous, and careful which book you read from... it's time for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness on The Movie Defenders podcast. Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:19:50 Top 5 Movies About Magic 00:39:32 Dr. Strange Discussion Begins 01:20:12 Meet America 01:30:44 Wanda is The Scarlett Witch 01:59:56 Mordo the Good Guy 02:12:04 Enter Christine 02:21:30 The Illuminati 02:35:27 Professor X Explains 02:59:55 Strange Possesses Strange 03:07:18 America Controls Her Powers Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to take a look at an oft-forgotten sci-fi flick by one of the best modern sci-fi directors, Jon Favreau, as we dig into Cowboys & Aliens! We examine if there is more here than the public has forgotten, and get into the characters, writing, effects, and an absolutely stellar cast. Before we examine the film, we discuss our top 5 genre-blending movies in the same way that this movie is a sci-fi/western! Then we unpack the movie in a way like only we do. So grab your wrist-guns, get your six-shooters, and don't forget the dog... it's time for Cowboys & Aliens on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:22:09 Top 5 Genre Blending Movies 00:50:50 Cowboys & Aliens Discussion Starts 01:26:58 Percy Shoots Up the Place 01:42:02 Jake Gets Arrested 02:02:17 Doc Practices, Woodrow & Nat 02:20:30 Jake's Old Gang 02:38:46 Captured and Ella's Return 02:49:39 Plans and Reinforcements 03:00:13 The Battle Begins Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time for us to review a very well-received and award-winning whodunit thriller... Knives Out! With a fantastic ensemble cast, Rian Johnson weaves a creative mystery that's honestly unlike most modern films in all the best ways. We'll talk about all the incredible writing, performances, nuance, things you might not have caught, and every plot twist. But before that, we play "There Can Be Only One" as we are forced to pick the very best film from several of the cast members. Then it's time to analyze the winner for Best Screenplay at the Oscars! So don't forget to clean your shoes, hide all the evidence, and make a copy of that toxicology report... it's time for Knives Out on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:16:32 There Can Be Only One 00:33:16 Knives Out Discussion Starts 01:00:10 Enter Benoit Blanc 01:23:34 Marta Makes a Big Mistake 01:44:22 Blanc Recruits Marta 01:58:38 Ransom Makes an Appearance 02:27:08 Walt Confronts Marta 02:48:42 Blanc Figures It All Out Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to talk about and analyze an underrated movie that many aren't giving a lot of credit... The Matrix: Resurrections! With great friend of the show, Sean Masters, we dive deep into nerdy discussion about the writing, filmmaking, themes and more with this big sequel. But before we start talking about the movie, we each break down our top 5 helicopter scenes from films with a fun 5 x 5 segment! (Sean is a helicopter pilot!) After that we start to talk about a sequel that many love, and many didn't get. So look into the mirror, beware of black cats, and for goodness sake... TAKE THE RED PILL! It's time for The Matrix: Resurrections on The Movie Defenders Podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders Listen to Sean's Savage Rifts RPG podcast, The Voice of Hope: https://voiceofhopepodcast.podbean.com/ 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements and RIP Taylor Hawkins 00:20:20 Top 5 Helicopter Scenes in Movies 01:01:00 The Matrix Resurrections Discussion Begins 01:31:34 Bugs Gets Morpheus Out 02:06:01 Neo Takes the Red Pill 02:22:54 Everything Mattered 02:55:44 Enter Smith, Merv, and the Exiles 03:08:17 The Analyst Chews the Scenery 03:31:42 The Plan 03:41:39 Trinity's Rescue 04:00:15 Confronting the Analyst / The End Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time to venture back to Gotham with the help of Matt Reeves with The Batman! This incredible movie is a film lover's dream with so much to chew on and talk about. We play a lot of scenes from the film and analyze them, break them down, and discuss in a way you'll only hear with us! First, we play a new game: There Can Be Only One, as we pick the very best from the cast of The Batman. Then we dissect and discuss this beast of a DC Comics movie. So grab your carpet tuckers, write some greeting cards, and don't forget the duct tape... it's time for The Batman on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:13:33 There Can Be Only One 00:36:45 The Batman Discussion Begins 00:56:21 Keeping Score: The Batman 01:30:53 The First Crime Scene 01:57:53 Annika is Gone & The Riddler 02:04:14 Selena Spies in 44 Below 02:26:54 The Mayor's Memorial 02:43:41 The Car Chase Tho! 02:53:59 Interrogating the Penguin 03:08:30 Selena Wants to Talk 03:26:01 Alfred Explains the Past 03:33:32 Selena Sends a Signal 03:44:51 Falcone Assassinated 03:55:10 Batman & Riddler in Arkham 04:24:14 Batman Has a New Purpose Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's time for some fun while we revisit what we feel is an unfairly criticized film, and one that was skipped and forgotten a couple years back... The New Mutants. 20th Century Fox, before the merger, had big plans for this franchise, and friend of the show Brev Tanner joins us to help break down this misunderstood film. Before we talk about the movie, we break down our Top 5 casting choices for the X-Men franchises, but not including Magneto, Professor X, or Wolverine! Some of our choices may surprise you! Then it's off to talk the film! So, grab your dragon puppets, don't forget your bear necklace, and always make out in the pool... it's time for The New Mutants! Click here to connect and listen anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:17:38 Top 5 X-Men Casting Choices 00:48:34 The New Mutants Discussion Begins 01:17:57 Dani Wakes Up to a Nightmare 01:49:08 Illyana Picks on Dani 02:05:30 Kids in the Attic 02:31:22 Dani Causes Nightmares 02:45:20 Dani Shows Kindness to Illyana 02:54:01 Dr. Reyes Is Going to Kill Dani 03:02:57 Playing With the Demon Bear Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Megan Bush Richard Cree Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast