Time to do what we do best! Dive into a movie with a narrative that we feel is unearned. Today we start to tackle the Hobbit trilogy. Is it really that bad? Does it just stink? Did Peter Jackson just forget how to make movies? Or is there more to it than that? (Spoiler... yes!) We will unpack the 'why' behind this underrated fantasy film that doesn't deserve near the crap it gets. We also have fun in our 5x5 segment with the Top 5 Wizards/Magicians in films of all time. So don't drop that ring, get on your ponies, and run if your sword glows blue... it's time for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on The Movie Defenders podcast!

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• 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching
• 00:29:32 Top 5 Wizards/Magicians in Film History
• 01:04:40 Movie Discussion Starts
• 01:40:30 The Hobbit Begins
• 01:58:58 Bilbo Meets Gandalf
• 02:14:56 A Plan Takes Shape
• 02:36:04 Troll Time!
• 02:47:09 Elrond Reads the Map
• 03:09:46 Bilbo, Gollum, and Riddles
• 03:29:15 Bilbo Returns to the Group
• 03:38:53 The Ending

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