Ep 194: Constantine
At long last, it's time for Constantine! One of the most requested films since we started the show, we figured it was about time as the movie reached 20 years old. Also a treat is the fact that until this show, Brev and…
The Movie Defenders
Ever feel like your favorite film just got a bad rap? The Movie Defenders is here to change the conversation. While so much film criticism focuses on flaws and nitpicks, this podcast digs into the genuine merits, clever choices, and pure joy of popular movies that often face undue ridicule. Each episode is a dedicated re-appraisal, a lively discussion that aims to articulate why a maligned blockbuster or a critically panned genre piece actually works. You’ll hear thoughtful analysis that goes beyond simple praise, exploring the artistic decisions, cultural impact, and hidden strengths that might have been overlooked. It’s for anyone who’s ever left a theater loving a movie only to see it torn apart online, or who has a soft spot for a film they’re almost embarrassed to admit they enjoy. This isn’t about blind fandom, but about giving these films a fair shake and celebrating what makes them resonate with audiences. Tune in for a refreshing take that might just make you see an old favorite-or even a former disappointment-in a completely new and appreciative light. If you believe a movie deserves a second chance, you’ve found your audio home.
Episodes
Ep 193: The 2025 Defender Awards
It's that time of year again... time for our Defender Awards! We celebrate the best in movies in 2024 and give out our own awards, Shields, to our picks just like the Oscars. Ours are just more fun. It's a long one so li…
Ep 192: Transformers - The Movie
Nostalgia, here we come! We jump back in to an all-time classic from our youth... Transformers: The Movie! A gorgeously animated film that the filmmakers thought was to serve one purpose, while the kids in the audience h…
Ep 191: Trap
M. Night Shyamalan is back with his latest film, and while the reviews are mixed, the opinions of the Movie Defenders is the flick is great! One of M. Night's best! So much is underrated in this movie. The performances,…
Ep 190: Ghostbusters 2
Happy New Year! Time to celebrate a sequel that needs defending that also celebrates the New Year... Ghostbusters 2! A film that is often considered far inferior to the first, it's also one that's extremely underrated an…
Ep 189: Batman Returns
Time to wrap up the holiday season in 2024 with a holiday film from 1992... Batman Returns! We go back to what many consider to be one of the best super hero films ever... how does it hold up? Do all three of us like it?…
Ep 188: Die Hard 2
Another Christmastime, another Die Hard movie because it just feels so right. This time we dive back into 1990's Die Hard 2. How does this movie stack up to the OG? How well is it written? Renny Harlin's bite at the Die…
Ep 187: Coming to America
Time to laugh with one of the greatest comedies of all time... Eddie Murphy's genius film, Coming to America! A classic that helped propel the star into the stratosphere of fame, this movie hits all the right buttons wit…
Ep 186: Trading Places
Today we kick off the holiday season by heading back to 1983 to a film that helped launch two of the greatest comedy careers in Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy... Trading Places! This comedy combines excellent writing, soci…
Ep 185: Deadpool & Wolverine
Suck it, Fox... we're going to Disneyland! Time to jump into the fabulous new entry into the MCU, Deadpool and Wolverine! The guys analyze the writing of course but mostly we play scenes and laugh our asses off! Before d…
