In Defense of: A Movie Podcast

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We are Back! Our Return from Hiatus Explained Aug 30, 2024

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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 that you enjoy the new episodes! Don't forget to subscribe and drop us a rating. In Defense of: A Movie Podcast is back!

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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke

Outro music composed by Johannes Bornlof

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In Defense of Madame Web Aug 28, 2024

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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-man characters. If you love movies about motherhood, spider-people, and the Pepsi family of products, this one is for you.

To all those who have supported us over the years and encouraged us to return, a very special thank you, we couldn't do this without you. We can't wait to hear what you think about the new episodes!

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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke

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In Defense of Alien 3 Apr 24, 2020

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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 installment would bring the mighty Xenomorph to Earth. Turns out 20th Century Fox had other plans. More specifically, 20th Century Fox had no plans at all! With a release date set in stone before a story or script were locked in, the stage was set for box office disappointment. "Why are the innocent punished? Why the sacrifice?" Against all odds, Director David Fincher somehow managed to scrape together a film that is dark, dreary, and wildly divisive among fans. But is it all bad? Not by a long shot! 3 Times the Episode, 3 Times the Defending, 3 Times the Jokes! Let's go!

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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke

Outro music composed by Johannes Bornlof

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In Defense of The Predator Apr 08, 2020

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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 Shane Black had to walk in order to bring this soft reboot to the big screen. They discuss the history of the franchise, the bizarre reshoots, and take a second look at stuff they didn't like about it with fresh eyes. Did nostalgia set unrealistic expectations? Is this movie actually just mad trash? Is there more good to it than meets the eye? Come find out why "The Predator" might actually be a better Predator movie than you think it is.

NOTE: This episode has been flagged as Explicit due to some language from the film clips included. Assuming you're a Predator fan, this shouldn't come as a surprise.

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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke

Outro music composed by Johannes Bornlof

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In Defense of The Happening Mar 19, 2020

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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, or a completely botched and misguided horror film? Close your windows, lock your doors, and let's dig in and find out. It is time once again to ask ourselves, is M. Night Shyamalan a good filmmaker?

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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke

Outro music composed by Johannes Bornlof

Used under license from Epidemic Sound

In Defense of Jingle All the Way Dec 24, 2019

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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 less-than-stellar dads face off in a battle to the death over the Nation's hottest selling action figure: Turbo Man! On this episode, Dan and Aaron plumb the depths of this film, and read way too much into everything in the quest for truth. That truth? What exactly was this movie supposed to be? Stay tuned to the end for a special so-bad-it's good musical number by Dan!

Merry Christmas and see you in 2020!

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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke

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In Defense of The Stupids Dec 11, 2019

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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 returning mail to? Do aliens exist? Can you really be your own Grampa? Is Tom Arnold really that bad at rollerblading? Aaron and Dan hop in their time machine elevator and head back to 1996 to tackle all these questions and more! Let's get stupid!

Credit to AHEL Library on YouTube for their video, "The Stupids Die Read Aloud." They are a non-profit school encouraging students to learn English through reading high quality books.

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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke

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In Defense of ThanksKilling - Featuring Director Jordan Downey Nov 27, 2019

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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't miss this awesome and motivational episode as we journey into the hilarious world of killer turkeys and killer one-liners! Now that's what I call fowl play!

A huge thank you to Jordan Downey for appearing on this episode. You can watch ThanksKilling, ThanksKilling 3 and his newest film, The Head Hunter on Amazon and most other streaming platforms. Please show your support by checking out his awesome films!

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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke

Outro music composed by Johannes Bornlof

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In Defense of The Last Witch Hunter Nov 15, 2019

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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's actually a lot of elements worth a second look. Could Kaulder see a sequel in the future? We hope so. Come find out why!

Also, Dan mispronounces the word "Dolan" repeatedly!

You can check out more of Cody on his podcast called, "alsoalso" available through Podbean!

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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke

Outro music composed by Johannes Bornlof

Used under license from Epidemic Sound

In Defense of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) Oct 30, 2019

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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 tale full of many firsts, a bizarre cast, and a lot of strange decisions. Whether you're already fan of this movie, or you didn't know it existed, ring in your Halloween right with some ghoulish fun! Happy Halloween, everyone!

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