The Movie Defenders

For today's special episode of The Movie Defenders, Scott and Brev go back to Batman '66 and move all the way through Superman 2025... tier rank every film.  Which ones are GOAT?  Which are Not Good?  Agree or disagree?  Listen to the nerdy discussion as we go back for movies you probably forgot existed!  Head to Patreon.com/moviedefenders and for just $1 a month you can get a full second show filled with episodes like these!
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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
Jason Chastain
Josh Evans
Joshua Loy
Katherine Boulware
Kevin Athey
Mark Nattress
Mark Martin
Megan Bush
Michal Kaczmarek
Michael Puckett
Nick Nagher
Randal Silver
Sean Masters
Stephanie Ewry
Tim TJ Walker
Attack of the Killer Podcast

Time to go back to one of the OG horror anthology films ever with Twilight Zone: The Movie! A film plagued by tragedy, but still managed to capture the magic of the original series, and was helmed by some of the best directors that have ever made movies. We break it all down with our great friend Eric Blattberg! We also rank our Top 5 anthology films of all time. So buckle your seat belt, watch yourself around the creepy kid, and be sure you want to see something really scary... time for Twilight Zone: The Movie on The Movie Defenders podcast!
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00:00:00 Hail Mary and They Follow News!
00:33:13 Top 5 Anthology Movies
01:08:23 Twilight Zone Movie Discussion Starts
01:32:46 The Prologue
01:43:31 "Time Out"
02:10:34 "Kick the Can"
02:30:54 "It's a Good Life"
02:59:35 "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet"
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
Jason Chastain
Josh Evans
Joshua Loy
Katherine Boulware
Kevin Athey
Mark Nattress
Mark Martin
Megan Bush
Michal Kaczmarek
Michael Puckett
Nick Nagher
Randal Silver
Sean Masters
Stephanie Ewry
Tim TJ Walker
Attack of the Killer Podcast

It's that time of year... time for our entry into awards season with the 2026 Defender Awards, celebrating the films of 2025. We have all the categories the Oscars have, as well as other fun ones. Sit back and listen to the year that was in films! We put a lot of work into this for all of you, and we hope you enjoy! Maybe you'll find some films that you didn't catch that this show will make you want to watch. It's time for the 2026 Defender Awards!
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00:00:00 2026 Defender Awards Begins
00:21:16 Most Unfairly Criticized Movie
00:28:08 Best Trailer
00:43:47 Best Picture Nominee: Companion
00:47:16 Best Scene
01:04:23 Best Music
01:21:13 Best Picture Nominee: F1 - The Movie
01:28:04 Best Supporting Actress
01:36:45 Best Supporting Actor
01:50:42 Best Picture Nominee: Hamnet
01:55:38 In Memorium
02:19:52 Best Picture Nominee: K-Pop Demon Hunters
02:25:45 Best Actress
02:36:59 Best Actor
02:49:21 Best Picture Nominee: No Other Choice
02:51:40 Best Cinematography
02:55:54 Best Picture Nominee: One Battle After Another
02:59:30 Best Quote or Monologue
03:09:47 Best Picture Nominee: Predator - Killer of Killers
03:14:16 Best Screenplay
03:20:15 Best Opening Scene or Credits
03:24:16 Best Picture Nominee: Sinners
03:28:13 Biggest Surprise Movie
03:32:02 Best Genre (Documentaries) Movie
03:36:05 Best Picture Nominee: Superman
03:41:25 Best Ending
03:49:48 Best Director
03:55:15 Best Picture Nominee: Weapons
03:58:53 Best Picture of 2025
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
Jason Chastain
Josh Evans
Joshua Loy
Katherine Boulware
Kevin Athey
Mark Nattress
Mark Martin
Megan Bush
Michal Kaczmarek
Michael Puckett
Nick Nagher
Randal Silver
Sean Masters
Stephanie Ewry
Tim TJ Walker
Attack of the Killer Podcast

Tommy Boy quite simply is one of the iconic comedies of a generation, and a staple of a tragically short, but powerful career in Chris Farley. He and Spade together are like chocolate and peanut butter. But beyond the slapstick, physical humor of Farley, there is some really terrific writing in here, and Farley himself even delivers a dramatic and nuanced performance when it's called for. You won't watch Tommy Boy the same way again once you hear our break down. We also give our top 5 Chris Farley moments of all time. So don't let in the moths, watch your hair piece, and celebrate that D+... it's time for Tommy Boy on The Movie Defenders podcast!
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00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching
00:35:37 Top 5 Chris Farley Moments
01:04:20 Tommy Boy Discussion Starts
01:29:47 Richard Picks up Tommy
01:50:58 Tommy In Over His Head
02:02:56 Wind is Gone From the Sails
02:29:26 Richard Wrecks Tommy
02:32:26 Tommy Want Wingys
02:39:38 Spanktravision
02:50:56 Tommy Pleads His Case
02:58:29 Tommy Gets On the News
03:05:55 President Tommy Boy
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
Jason Chastain
Josh Evans
Joshua Loy
Katherine Boulware
Kevin Athey
Mark Nattress
Mark Martin
Megan Bush
Michal Kaczmarek
Michael Puckett
Nick Nagher
Randal Silver
Sean Masters
Stephanie Ewry
Tim TJ Walker
Attack of the Killer Podcast

We think the work Dan Trachtenberg has been doing with the Predator franchise has been top-notch. In 2025 he was two for two, with Killer of Killers and this film, Predator: Badlands! A film unlike we've seen in the franchise, there is a lot more writing, character growth, and lore here than most see. We unpack everything... and there is a lot! We also break down our top 5 "Bad Dads" in films and tv! So grab your shoulder blaster, watch out for those thorns, and please don't drop your weapons... it's time for Predator: Badlands on the Movie Defenders Podcast!
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00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching
00:25:16 Top 5 Bad Dads
01:12:04 Predator: Badlands Discussion Starts
01:56:38 Meet Thia
02:19:34 The Alpha Protects the Pack
02:34:57 Tessa's Plans
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
Jason Chastain
Josh Evans
Joshua Loy
Katherine Boulware
Kevin Athey
Mark Nattress
Mark Martin
Megan Bush
Michal Kaczmarek
Michael Puckett
Nick Nagher
Randal Silver
Sean Masters
Stephanie Ewry
Tim TJ Walker
Attack of the Killer Podcast