The Movie Defenders

Scary movie season is upon us and we tee up our first movie of the season... The Cabin in the Woods! Whedon and Goddard serve up a masterpiece for us and we dive into all of it with our great friend, Megan Bush. There is so much great writing here if you pay close attention! We unpack it all. We also break down our top 5 horror movie deaths of all time. So take down that creepy painting, collapse...

"It's hard out here for a couple of (movie) pimps like Tyler and Brev, but we're whoopin' those tricks as we plow ahead into the films ranked 30-26. Apocalypse Now Double Indemnity All About Eve High Noon Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg...

This is a special episode of our second show, The Backlot Tour, usually only available for Patrons. Today we dive into a brand new game Brev brings us about ranking films, actors, moments, you name it! Then we kick around the global phenomenon that is K-Pop Demon Hunters! Why is this movie resonating with almost all who watch it? We will tell you exactly why we think that is as we celebrate and ab...

Season 1 of Alien: Earth is in the books... and we break down the final episode! What did we think? What are our predictions for next season? Is there a next season? We also throw in some Stranger Things talk and preview our upcoming slate of shows! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helm...

Gearing up for spooky season our Patrons teed this one up for us! A wild ride of mental health, manipulation, break ups, and some good old ritual sacrifice. We dive into our review of Midsommar today and also break down the guys' top 5 brainwashing/decent into madness films ever. So grab your flower crowns, avoid the yellow building, and for God's sake check what you're drinking... it's time for M...

The first of two episodes left of Alien: Earth and wow... lots happened! The shortest episode yet but lots going on. How are all the pieces coming into place with the finale around the corner? Find out now with the guys who dive into the episode moments after it airs! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex...

Alien: Earth continues back in Neverland as we're done with the flashbacks and back with our characters. Factions are aligning, and the pieces are falling into place. Come along with the guys and let's break it down! 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 Bret...

Today with our dear friend Kat, we jump back to the start of an incredible action film career and revisit David Leitch's Atomic Blonde! While John Wick put his company on the map, Atomic Blonde put his first stamp on directing. We dive into all the juicy goodness there is! We also break down our Top 5 Cold War movies of all time! So grab your Stoli, don't misplace your watch, and play some Blue Mo...

Alien: Earth rolls on with a flashback episode that fills in a ton of gaps and absolutely gave us the icks! A fantastic episode directed by the series writer and creator, the series is ramping up with only three more episodes after this. So come along for the ride with The Movie Defenders as we break down our thoughts minutes after the episode aired! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: http...

Over the halfway point now and just wait for the surprises ahead of you. If you haven't seen these films, you have some homework to do, "Movie Fan". ;) Numbers 40-36. The Sound of Music Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb The Treasure of the Sierra Madre The Best Years of Our Lives The Bridge on the River Kwai Click here to listen and connect anywhere:   https://li...

Alien: Earth continues with a very heady episode that puts more chess pieces into place. Right after the episode airs, our hosts jump on the air and give their thoughts. Check out Episode 4: Observation with the guys. 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 Bre...

We head back to Cybertron with friend of the show, Nick Nager! Last year this movie snuck up on us as we didn't think much of it after the trailer, but after seeing it... wow! There is a LOT more here and some fantastic writing! This movie is so much better than it has any business being. Before we break the movie down, we pick our Top 5 Transformers franchise moments as well. So don't forget your...

It's time to continue our trek through the incredible show, Alien: Earth! Episode 3 really gets the series off and running. We saw things we've never seen as more and more chess pieces are put into place. The Movie Defenders react to the episode just minutes after it airs! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters!...

"...and the party never ends!" Debates are getting heated, but the fun rolls on. Join the Tanner Brothers ranking of the AFI's 100 with numbers 50-46! The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Intolerance Rear Window A Streetcar Named Desire It Happened One Night

It's time for a new companion podcast, this time for Alien: Earth. We watch every episode the moment it drops and break it down immediately after. We've got it all right here. Weyland-Yutani, Synthetics, Xenomorphs, Facehuggers, eggs, pulse rifles, and even a cat. Listen each week as we break down this INCREDIBLE show. Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders Spe...

It's time to head back to Star Trek... sorta! Fulfilling a request from our dear friend, Daryl Ewry, we unpack Galaxy Quest! Not only is it hilarious but there is a LOT of spectacular writing in a brilliant screenplay here and we will talk about it all! We also break down our segment of There Can Be Only One with the cast of Galaxy Quest. So don't forget your Beryllium Spheres, make sure you have...

"The road goes on forever..." as the brothers keep pumping caffeine and no-doze, they tackle the great films ranked 60-56! Duck Soup Nashville The Gold Rush Rocky Jaws

"We're ramping up now, crusin' through the Southwest portion of the US, dodging the police and responsibilities. Check out our thoughts on numbers 70-66. A Clockwork Orange Tootsie Unforgiven Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Raiders of the Lost Ark"

The biggest movie of the year is here and The Movie Defenders bring you our review like only we can. This time, with help from our dear friend Amy Cass, Production Manager at Warner Brothers Animation, who helped make the first chapter of the DCU, Creature Commandos. Amy brings her unique perspective and experience to the show as we play scenes, get nostalgic, and maybe almost cry. We interview Am...

While we wait for Brev to heal and have to postpone our Superman show one week we wanted to drop a free Backlot Tour show for everyone! Patreon.com/moviedefenders has the best deal on the net... $1 a month and you get a full second show just like this one. You'll have immediate access to almost 150 shows if you sign up now. Double your MD experience today while we dive into all the big DC news aft...

"Going down the only road we've ever known..." We're back for more RTRs. This week's episode covers numbers 80-76. The Apartment The Wild Bunch Modern Times All the President's Men Forrest Gump Have fun!"

Today with our amazing friend Stephanie Ewry, we celebrate the work of one of the greatest comedians of all time by breaking down the incredible Robin Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam. In what is arguably his best performance, Robin does what Robin does... make us laugh. And that's what we do the entire show today! We also pick each of our Top 5 Robin Williams films of all time. So get out the vi...

Welcome back to Road Trip Reviews! We hope you survived the experience. This episode covers numbers 90-86. The movies we cover today are: Swing Time The Sixth Sense Bringing Up Baby 12 Angry Men Platoon Enjoy, everyone!

It's summertime! What better way to kick off the summer season with some incredible summertime nostalgia and talk The Sandlot!? The Movie Defenders today reach back for a timeless family classic. Benny, Smalls, Ham, and the rest of the gang are all here as we roll into Summer the right way. We also break down our top 5 Summertime movies of all time! So beware the Beast, don't forget the Smore stuf...

Welcome to Road Trip Reviews! This is a joint effort from Brev at the Movie Defenders and his brother Tyler at 2nd Look Cinema. The brothers are traveling literally halfway across the country and decided to talk about movies. Particularly the AFI's Top 100. Join them to listen to their discussion numbers 100-96.