In Defense of: A Movie Podcast

Its another jam-packed Jury Duty streaming episode! We recorded this in September but wanted to drop it into the mix. Jury Duty episodes will be more timely moving forward. On this episode we talk The Rings of Power, Trap, Only Murders in the Building and Terminator Zero! Check it out, and let us know what you think!   If you enjoy the show, please help us reach more people by dropping a review or...

Hello and welcome to In Defense of: a Movie Podcast! This is the show where we look for redeeming qualities in critically-panned films. Hosted by Dan McIntyre and Aaron Masih, this lighthearted podcast delves into the often troubled and always-interesting productions behind some of Hollywood's most notorious films. We look for any and all redeeming qualities and tell you why the film might be wort...

Are you ready to Slam Evil? Back in 1996, this beloved comic book hero was brought to the big screen for the first time. But with a Tomatometer rating of 44%, an Audience Score of 31% and a box office take of only 17.3 million, clearly people were not ready for the campy authenticity of The Phantom. Starring Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson and Treat Williams, this movie has become something of a cult c...

It is high-time that we tackle a Netflix movie! Not only that, we come full-circle with our second Jennifer Lopez vehicle! With the weight of this production on her shoulders, Jennifer tackles her most ambitious role to date. With a Tomatometer rating of 19% and an Audience Score of 46%, you might think that there isn't anything here worth defending, but we dug deep on this one. Join us as we pull...

Jury Duty is back! Spooky Season is here! We play catch-up sharing our thoughts on the highly-anticipated Alien Romulus and the not-so-highly anticipated Night Swim! We also discuss the state of commercial horror movies and announce the next main-line episode.   If you enjoy the show, please help us reach more people by dropping a review or a rating! It really helps us with the algorithms.   https...

With a Tomatometer rating of 15% and an Audience Score of 17%, The Wicker Man remake from 2006 is ripe for the defending. As our first Nicolas Cage film on the podcast, we discuss his range as an actor and his sometimes 'operatic' performances. We also compare and contrast the original film from 1974. While this could be seen as an almost obligatory episode, given so many reviewers have dunked on...

It looks like this is the season of reunions because we are officially BACK! In this special episode of Jury Duty, we shake the dust off by discussing our absence, our comeback, and a few tidbits of movie news! We discuss RDJ returning as Dr. Doom, Marvel, movie marketing, the state of Hollywood, and we announce the next movie that we will be defending. We are so excited to be back, and we hope th...

After a 4-year hiatus, we are happy to announce that In Defense of: A Movie Podcast has returned! Dan and Aaron are back and ready to dig in to a new season of stunning movies. What better way to return than to tackle 2024's Madame Web! With a Tomatometer rating of 11% and an Audience Score of 57%, join us as we shake off the cobwebs and study the long-running custody battle over beloved Spider-ma...

The time has come to finally take on the film that inspired the very concept of this podcast! Dan and Aaron finally take on "Alien 3". With a Tomatometer rating of 43% and an Audience Score of 47%, Alien 3 is a prime example of what studio meddling can do to a beloved franchise. With expectations sky-high after the blockbuster success of 1986's "Aliens" fans were lead to believe that the next inst...

  Sequel Season is in full-swing as Dan and Aaron take on 2018's "The Predator" Sitting on the Tomatometer at 32% with an Audience Score of 33%, it is pretty easy to see that this film didn't resonate with die-hard or casual fans alike. However, being the most successful film of the franchise does raise a few eyebrows and prompt some investigation. Dan and Aaron discuss the fine lines Director Sha...

Dan and Aaron are back - just in time for the world to go full-on Mad Max. Grab a hot dog and take shelter from the doom and gloom with this bizarre film. Dan and Aaron dig into the hilarious mess that is, 2008's "The Happening." With 18% on the Tomatometer, and a 24% Audience Score, this film will have you laughing, crying, and shaking your head all at the same time. Is it a comedic masterpiece,...

We knew that sooner or later Dan and Aaron would tackle an Arnold Schwarzenegger film, and what better time than for the Season One Finale! It is the Holiday Season once again and Christmas is upon us. The roads are busy, the stores are crowded, and one regular everyday bodybuilding mattress salesman needs to prove to his wife that he has what it takes to make his son happy! It's Turbo time as two...

If you grew up in the 90's, you might recall coming across this bizarre gem of a film while channel surfing one lonely afternoon. It starts simple enough: you know, middle-class suburban family with stop-motion pets, nothing serious. Next thing you know, you find yourself in a world of wild and deep rooted conspiracy theories. Who is taking your garbage and why? Who is this "Sender" we keep return...

  On this episode, Dan and Aaron celebrate American Thanksgiving the only way they know how: by defending 2009's ThanksKilling! They unpack this gem of a film and talk about what makes a movie "so bad it's good" - sharing some of their favorites. This jam-packed episode also features an extended interview with the actual co-writer and director of the film, Jordan Downey - an IDO Podcast first! Don...

On this episode we welcome back our friend Cody Buhler to the show to talk about "The Last Witch Hunter". Sitting on Rotten Tomatoes at a 17% Critical Rating and a 43% Audience Score, we unpack the many reasons why this particular Vin Diesel vehicle failed to get its franchise due. There's a whole ton going on in this movie for being under 2 hours run-time. But as wacky as the movie can be, there'...

Happy Halloween! Are you ready to dance till you just can't dance? Dan and Aaron head back to 1992 for a nostalgia-fueled journey into campy blood-sucking comedy! Before Sarah Michelle Gellar graced us with her run as Buffy in 1997, there was another. Enter Kristy Swanson: vampire hunter and valley girl extraordinaire. Joss Whedon's first attempt at getting Buffy off the ground is an interesting t...

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! There's been a bit of an episode shake-up due to an awesome series of events, as explained in this episode! Therefore ThanksKilling has been swapped to American Thanksgiving! So the time has finally come to discuss Adam Sandler films - Jack and Jill in particular! Come along as Aaron and Dan discuss Adam Sandler's impressive career trajectory, and the impact he's had o...

After swimming half-way around the world and crossing the Panama Canal, Godzilla is finally ready to make her nest and hatch her young! Much can be said about 1998's failed Americanized Godzilla, but that doesn't mean there isn't some stuff worth liking here! Dan and Aaron embark on a nostalgia-fueled journey into late-90's advertising campaigns, craftsmanship, and visual effects, and explore the...

On this special episode, Dan and Aaron subvert the genre of their own podcast to talk about a show that famously subverts a genre! It's Amazon Studios' The Boys! So it's not a movie, and it's not terrible, so why are they talking about it? It's a jam-packed episode about the state of streaming services, identity, superhero fatigue, parody, and adaptation. They pick up where they left off on their...

People have a lot of very strong opinions about the current state of Star Wars under Disney's leadership. Many fans were sent reeling after Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi - taking to the internet to vent their anger and frustrations. Now, with the final film in the Skywalker Saga fast approaching, many are asking, "Will this one unite the fractured fan base? Or plunge it into darkness forever...

If it's one thing that both critics and fans of the beloved series can agree on, it's that M. Night Shyamalan's "The Last Airbender" failed to deliver the goods. In fact, as far as sheer anger goes, this one really seems to take the cake. From name pronunciations to major character arc omissions, "The Last Airbender" is a fascinating cautionary tale on how NOT to approach an adaptation. So the que...

In celebration of their 10th episode, Dan and Aaron travel back to 10,000 BC - a time where Mammoths and Saber-tooth Tigers roamed the earth! Come along on this self-proclaimed epic journey from Writer/Producer/Director/Fan of Destruction Roland Emmerich! On this episode, Dan and Aaron discuss historical accuracy in film - exploring both sides of the argument, and dig in to a theory as to why main...

Guess what? It's overtime! Dan and Aaron take on what might be the most literal and bizarre interpretation of a superhero you've ever seen in 2004's Catwoman. So pour yourself a White Russian, no ice, no vodka... and hold the Kahlua, and get ready to explore why this movie HAD to happen, and why it holds a very special place in cinema history. Twitter: @DefenseofMovies Instagram: indefenseofmoviep...

Is it solvable? Is it entertaining? Does it sparkle? This is the metric by which Sandra Bullock's character, Mary Magdalene Horowitz judges crossword puzzles. But now, Dan and Aaron must ask the same thing of this 2009 "Rom-Com" misfire in their ongoing quest for redemption. But what started as a simple task takes an extraordinary and unexpected turn, and nearly melts their brains. This episode is...

You knew this was coming. It's impossible to talk about legendarily bad movies without eventually mentioning John Travolta's epic Sci-Fi misfire, Battlefield Earth. Dutch angles, terrible special effects, Scientology, George Lucas, - there's a lot to unpack here. But for all this, does Battlefield Earth manage to deserve "so bad it is good" status? Or is it truly as bad as people say it is? Dan an...