In Defense of: A Movie Podcast

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In Defense of Jack and Jill Oct 11, 2019

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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 on Hollywood. And as far as Jack and Jill goes, why does this movie have so much product placement? Why are there so many cameos? How much bodily humor is too much? Does it really deserve a 3% Critical Rating on Rotten Tomatoes? So much to discuss! Come kick off the long weekend with us!

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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 Godzilla (1998) Oct 02, 2019

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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 rich and troubled production of this failed trilogy. Also, Dan pitches a wild conspiracy theory about this film that may actually make sense...

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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke

Outro music composed by Johannes Bornlof

Used under license from Epidemic Sound

The Boys Season One Sep 18, 2019

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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 characterization conversation in "In Defense of The Last Airbender" and dive deep into why this series speaks volumes about the current state of Hollywood.

Due to the nature of "The Boys" this episode has been rated Explicit in order to discuss some of its darker elements.

Also a correction from this episode: This series does indeed have a Rotten Tomatoes Score: 83% Critical, and 94% Audience.

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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke

Outro music composed by Johannes Bornlof

Used under license from Epidemic Sound

The Rise of Skywalker Predictions Sep 11, 2019

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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 and ever?" Is such a thing even possible? Are people forgetting how good of a time it is to be a Star Wars fan right now? Dan sits down with friend of the show, Cody Buhler to deep-dive all things Star Wars Episode 9! They discuss the state of the fandom, and share their deep thoughts and predictions on The Rise of Skywalker!

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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 The Last Airbender Sep 06, 2019

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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 question is, how do you defend a movie that the very creators of the source material hate and pretend doesn't exist? Come along on the journey as Aaron leads Dan through the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Is there anything worth admiring here? They have thoughts.

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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 10,000 BC Aug 21, 2019

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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 mainstream academia may have played a part in the lousy 8% Critical Rating this film receives on Rotten Tomatoes!

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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 Catwoman Jul 31, 2019

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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.

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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 All About Steve Jul 24, 2019

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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 All About Steve. Do not miss it!

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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 Battlefield Earth Jul 17, 2019

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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 and Aaron put their rat brains to the test!

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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 The Love Guru Jul 10, 2019

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After blazing his way through the Austin Powers trilogy and the Shrek trilogy (at the time) many were asking, "what will Mike Myers do next?" Well, this bizarre, zany, offensive, and often perverse comedy was the answer, and if the ratings are anything to go by, it wasn't what anybody had hoped for. But is there anything in The Love Guru worth redeeming? Dan and Aaron travel back to 2008 to seek inner peace. Mariska Hargitay!

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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke

Outro music composed by Johannes Bornlof

Used under license from Epidemic Sound