Ep 163: Die Hard

Ep 163: Die Hard

Author: Movie Reviews for your favorite movies January 1, 2024 Duration: 4:00:00

We ring in the New Year right on The Movie Defenders Podcast! We end it with a bang(er): Die Hard! The OG 1988 action movie that to this day is still considered one of the best films ever. Is it a Christmas movie? YES! But who cares? It's amazing! We will focus on the writing, details, nuances in the performances, and things you might not know as we dive into this classic film. Before that though, we go through each of our Top 5 Bruce Willis films of all time! So don't forget your detonators, grab your Twinkies, and always remember your shoes... it's time for Die Hard on the Movie Defenders Podcast!

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  • 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements
  • 00:33:32 Top 5 Bruce Willis Movies
  • 01:08:59 Die Hard Discussion Starts
  • 01:43:11 Meet Argyle
  • 02:19:20 Hans Means Business
  • 02:38:23 Bodies Falling on Al
  • 02:54:24 A S--t Load of Screen Doors
  • 03:01:37 Ellis is Killed
  • 03:10:20 John, Al, and a Radio
  • 03:30:48 Happy Trails, Hans
  • 03:37:31 Keeping Score

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