We put the Oscars to shame! Time to celebrate the year of film that was 2023 in a way only The Movie Defenders can... with more fun categories, scenes, actors and actresses, and awards for movies you actually watched! Today is our favorite show of the year where we get to gush about our favs all year. Join us now for the 2024 Defender Awards! We also reveal the winners of our Listeners and Patreon polls. So grab your popcorn, turn off those boring Hollywood awards, and kick back with The Movie Defenders and celebrate movies right!

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• 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements
• 00:16:18 Top 10 Favorite Films of the Year
• 01:03:22 Most Unfairly Criticized Movie
• 01:10:47 Best Trailer
• 01:27:58 Best Scene
• 01:37:27 Best Music
• 01:54:41 Best Supporting Actress
• 02:08:49 Best Supporting Actor
• 02:24:04 In Memorium - 2023
• 02:36:41 Best Actress
• 02:55:16 Best Actor
• 03:06:57 Best Cinematography
• 03:23:00 Best Screenplay
• 03:35:11 Biggest Surprise Movie
• 03:46:02 Best Historical Film
• 03:49:24 Best Director
• 04:02:45 Best Picture of the Year

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It's time for one of our shows where we just laugh... so it's time for Ted! We examine this raunchy comedy (that somehow Brev never saw) which has a lot more heart and drama in it than you might think. Before we talk about Ted and play a lot of scenes from the film, we pick our top 5 CGI characters from films of all time. So grab your bongs, turn up Tiffany, and make sure those hookers don't crap on your floor... it's time for Ted on the Movie Defenders podcast!

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• 00:00:00 Announcements and Awards Show News
• 00:30:00 Top 5 CGI Characters
• 01:08:22 Ted Movie Discussion Starts
• 01:31:01 Ted is Alive
• 01:39:43 Where Are They Now?
• 01:46:00 A Special Dinner
• 01:58:04 Cell Phones and Hookers
• 02:11:18 White Trash Names
• 02:15:45 Tami-Lynn Goes Off
• 02:26:11 Sam Jones and James Franco
• 02:38:20 All Time High
• 02:49:08 Kidnapped
• 03:01:04 Ted Does Darth Maul
• 3:10:41 Ted is Alive... Again!

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It's time to re-visit a fan-favorite and one of the most iconic anime films or shows of all time... Akira! This 1988 film took the west by storm and for many it introduced them to the world of Japanese animation. For some, this film is a beloved classic. For others, they aren't sure what they hype is about. Hopefully at the end of this episode everyone can appreciate what a truly fantastic piece of film this is. Before we peel back the many deep layers of this film we go over our Top 5 Anime Movies or Shows of all time. So grab your tricked out bikes, watch out for elderly children, and always scream the name of your best friend... it's time for Akira on The Movie Defenders podcast!

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• 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements
• 00:31:54 Top 5 Anime Movies and Shows
• 01:04:14 Akira Discussion Begins
• 01:55:40 Tetsuo Has Powers
• 02:11:39 Visiting Akira
• 02:19:19 Shikishima vs. Parliament
• 02:33:49 Tetsuo Learns the Truth
• 02:36:41 Kaneda vs. Tetsuo Begins
• 02:44:03 Kei Talks About the Past
• 02:55:01 The Truth About Akira
• 03:10:21 Akira Will Save Tetsuo

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It's time to revisit one of the very best's very best! Today we review the immortal Nicolas Cage in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent! A self-aware meta-comedy about the career of Nic Cage, Hollywood, ridiculous actors and agents, you name it. Hilarious! We do all this with the help of our great friend, Megan Bush, as we also break down our top 5 Nicolas Cage films of all time. So, watch the LSD intake, and make sure you saw Paddington 2, because we're back... not that we went anywhere... on The Movie Defenders podcast!

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• 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements
• 00:28:37 Top 5 Nic Cage Movies
• 00:59:50 Movie Discussion Starts
• 01:22:54 Nicky and the Therapist
• 01:38:36 The CIA is Here!
• 01:52:52 Meet Javi's Crew
• 02:04:48 Neuvaue Shamanitc Acting
• 02:25:55 Face Off!
• 02:37:17 Escape

Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kat Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

We ring in the New Year right on The Movie Defenders Podcast! We end it with a bang(er): Die Hard! The OG 1988 action movie that to this day is still considered one of the best films ever. Is it a Christmas movie? YES! But who cares? It's amazing! We will focus on the writing, details, nuances in the performances, and things you might not know as we dive into this classic film. Before that though, we go through each of our Top 5 Bruce Willis films of all time! So don't forget your detonators, grab your Twinkies, and always remember your shoes... it's time for Die Hard on the Movie Defenders Podcast!

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• 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements
• 00:33:32 Top 5 Bruce Willis Movies
• 01:08:59 Die Hard Discussion Starts
• 01:43:11 Meet Argyle
• 02:19:20 Hans Means Business
• 02:38:23 Bodies Falling on Al
• 02:54:24 A S--t Load of Screen Doors
• 03:01:37 Ellis is Killed
• 03:10:20 John, Al, and a Radio
• 03:30:48 Happy Trails, Hans
• 03:37:31 Keeping Score

Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kat Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

Now more than ever, it is important to remember the true meaning of Christmas. Don't miss the Movie Defenders show on Scrooged. Your life... might just depend on it! We are halfway done with our December movie line-up chosen by our Patrons, and it's time for Scrooged! Before we jump into this take on the Dickens classic, we each give our lists of the top 5 Bill Murray films of all time. So be careful when the clock hits noon, send out your bath towels, and duck when someone has a toaster... it's time for Scrooged on The Movie Defenders podcast!

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• 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements
• 00:25:44 Top 5 Bill Murray Movies
• 00:51:03 Scrooged Discussion Begins
• 01:07:58 Trailers!
• 01:29:15 A Dead Mentor
• 01:39:13 Claire, Nipples, and Staples
• 01:50:24 Meeting Claire
• 02:04:58 The Bitch Hit Me With a Toaster
• 02:19:26 Eliot Has a Gun
• 02:31:51 A Change of Heart

Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kat Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

We start the holidays off right with one of our favorite Christmas movies ever... The Muppet Christmas Carol! We are huge Muppet fans and this movie has so much going for it, including an incredible performance by Michael Caine who plays the part straight up with all the emotion you could ask. Great songs and soundtrack and a wonderful take on a classic, this film has it all. Before we talk the movie however... we each discuss movies that we want to change the cast out for The Muppets! It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it's time to meet the Muppets on this episode of The Movie Defenders podcast!

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• 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements
• 00:27:43 Replacing Movie Casts With Muppets
• 00:51:52 The Movie Discussion Begins
• 01:14:36 The Movie Opens
• 01:30:03 Marley and Marley
• 01:38:24 Don't Forget Your Jellybeans
• 01:48:06 Ghost of Christmas Present
• 01:59:50 The Cratchits Talk About Scrooge
• 02:12:47 Scrooge Sees Tim's Future
• 02:18:53 Scrooge Wakes on Christmas
• 02:25:13 Scrooge Has Christmas at the Cratchits

Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kat Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

FINALLY! It's time to put one of the Movie Defenders favorite all-timers on the channel: Clue! Brought to us by great friend of the show, Stephanie Ewry, we basically laugh for the entire show. A stacked cast, witty dialogue, snappy jokes, and incredible physical comedy all wrapped up into a great whodunit! We play many of the best scenes from the movie to make your day go by right. So let's go back to 1985 and re-live Clue!

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• 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements
• 01:22:37 Dinner
• 01:36:22 Weapons Passed Out & Mr. Boddy Killed
• 01:46:23 Wadsworth Confesses His Involvement
• 02:14:46 Wadsworth Explains What Happened
• 02:23:30 1st Ending
• 02:32:38 2nd Ending
• 02:40:38 3rd Ending

Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast

Today we release a Backlot Tour episode for free!  The Backlot Tour is a second show reserved normally for Patrons starting at just $1 per month.  As a sample, here's some of what you'll get if you sign up.  PREPARE TO LAUGH!  After this show we have headaches and our sides and stomachs hurt.  We laughed non-stop for 90 minutes and the movies that AI writes are INSANE. Last show we drafted who's in our films... today we let AI write them.  And... ohhhh boy does it... and things go off the rails pretty quickly!

Time for a new comic book movie review, this time a bit different with V for Vendetta! A very deep character study and examination of everything from the news to politics and religion, this movie doesn't hold back with the messages it's trying to convey. Before we dive into this fantastic movie we break down our Top 5 Political Thriller movies of all time. So grab your knives, your capes and Guy Fawkes masks, and always remember the 5th of November... it's time for V for Vendetta on The Movie Defenders podcast!

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• 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements
• 00:25:17 Top 5 Political Thrillers
• 00:56:16 V for Vendetta Discussion Starts
• 01:26:36 Prologue
• 01:37:35 V Saves Evey
• 01:45:53 Meet Norsefire
• 01:54:41 V's TV Message
• 02:18:28 Hiding History
• 02:30:20 V Kills and Important Flashback
• 02:50:18 Evey Overcomes Fear
• 02:57:35 V Trusts Finch
• 03:12:02 "My Turn"
• 03:20:18 Who was V?

Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Borchardt Barrett Young Brett Bowen Brev Tanner Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast