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Jury Duty - Mickey 17, The Gorge, Paradise, and Disney News

It's time for some Jury Duty!
On this episode, Dan discusses the season finale of Paradise, Aaron talks about Apple TV's, The Gorge, and then they discuss Mickey 17! Also on this episode, the boys get a little salty discussing the latest Disney news, and the pitfalls of streaming shows and season finales. Let us know what you think!
 
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Jury Duty - Aftermath, The Killer's Game, Paradise, and Captain America: Brave New World

We're back for some Jury Duty!
On this episode, we share our thoughts on the movies Aftermath and The Killer's Game, then talk about the series, Paradise, and end off with a heaping scoop of Captain America: Brave New World!
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In Defense of Coneheads

The wait is finally over. It is time for us to tackle 1993's Coneheads. This movie, based on the classic reoccurring SNL characters played by Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin sits on Rotten Tomatoes at 37% with a Popcorn Meter rating of 38. But why? How? Beldar and Prymatt (Aykroyd and Curtin) find themselves stranded on the planet Earth and on the run from the INS, as they attempt to blend in and start a family while they await rescue from their fellow Remulak - their home planet. But is Remulak really all its cracked up to be? Is Earth more suited to their family now? What about their daughter, Connie? Filled to the brim with SNL cast members, visual gags, and a surprising amount of heart and depth, this movie deserves the status of cult-classic. Let us explain why...
Stay tuned after the show for a candid discussion about our opinions on the current state of 'UFOlogy' and the testimony of whistleblower, Jake Barber.
 
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Jury Duty - Nosferatu, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Looking Ahead into 2025

Happy New Year! It's time for some Jury Duty! On this episode, we dive into Nosferatu, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, we touch on Wicked, and take a look at just some of the biggest movies coming up this year in 2025! In fact, there are so many hot releases coming this year that we might have to do another list entirely!
 
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In Defense of Christmas with the Kranks

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from In Defense of: A Movie Podcast! On this cheer-fueled special episode, we tackle 2004's Christmas with the Kranks, starring Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis! Based on the John Grisham novel, 'Stealing Christmas', and sitting on Rotten Tomatoes at 5%, with an Audience score of 39%, this holiday classic is as divisive as it is interesting. On this episode, we go deep, examining the cultural relevancy of the film, explore the timeline and logistics, and unpack the deplorable behavior of Luther Krank! Is there anything worth defending in this bizarre film? You bet there is, but you may have to stick around a while to find out! So, curl up with a cup of Hot Chocolate for this extra long episode, and let the good times roll!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you and yours!
 
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Jury Duty - Moana 2, The Madness, Cross, and Stardust

In our final Jury Duty episode before the New Year, we tackle Disney's Moana 2, Netflix's The Madness, Amazon's Cross, and offer up a classic pick that doesn't get nearly enough attention: 2007's Stardust! We also announce our upcoming Christmas Special Episode! Check it out!
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In Defense of Deck the Halls

Ho Ho Ho! Welcome to December! We hope you're ready to get into the spirit of the season with this classic Christmas movie featuring Matthew Broderick, Danny Devito, Kristin Chenoweth and Kristin Davis. Buddy Hall, played by Devito is tired of being a measly salesman bouncing from one gig to the next. He wants to do something BIG that will make a difference in people's lives. When his daughters, Ashley and Emily (played by Kelly and Sabrina Aldridge respectively) alert him to the fact that their new house is the only house in the neighborhood that can't be seen from space, Buddy hatches a plan to spend every last penny he has decorating his house to make it as bright and elaborate as possible. The townsfolk love it, all except for his neighbor across the street: Steve Finch, the stick-in-the-mud control-freak played by Broderick. It's a head-to-head Christmas neighborhood showdown! Is it worth the lousy 6% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes? Come along with us and find out!
 
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Jury Duty - Gladiator 2, Dear Santa, Pantheon, Nutcrackers, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Welcome to December 2024!
Come warm your ears by the digital fire of Dan and Aaron's... voices? On this episode we tackle Gladiator 2, Pantheon, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and a couple of Christmas films in the spirit of the season - Dear Santa and Nutcrackers! Check it out!
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In Defense of Scooby Doo

Are you ready for a blast from the past? It is time for In Defense of Inc. to tackle 2002's Scooby Doo! Sitting on Rotten Tomatoes at 32% with a Popcorn meter rating of 40%, this film was a divisive new take on Mystery Inc. injected with a heavy dose of early 2000's camp. Does it work? What's to like? Join us on this nostalgia-fueled episode as we dive into the zany world of Scooby Doo and discuss its past, present and future.
 
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Jury Duty - The Quest, Don't Move, Venom: The Last Dance, Agatha All Along, and More!

It is time for a Jury Duty Megasode!
On this jam-packed episode Dan and Aaron tackle The Quest, Don't Move, Late Night with the Devil, Ancient Apocalypse Season 2, Venom: The Last Dance, Agatha All Along and Alien news!
If you're a little unsure, Jury Duty episodes are where we give our initial thoughts on more recent films and make recommendations, as well as announce upcoming episodes and more. The episodes vary in length but are always snappy, unscripted, and to-the-point. We hope you enjoy!
 
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In Defense of Reign of Fire

Are you ready to witness the father of modern dragon design on film? Are you ready to see Christian Bale square off against Matthew Mcconaughey? Travel back with us to 2002 to experience the macho post-apocalyptic dragon grudge match that is, Reign of Fire! Sitting of Rotten Tomatoes at 41%, with a Popcornmeter Audience rating of 49%, this is not a film without fault, but there is SO much to like and SO much to defend. Check it out!
 
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Jury Duty - Transformers One, Caddo Lake, and more on The Penguin

Welcome to November! We hope you had a great Halloween and that you got all the candy you wanted!
On this episode of Jury Duty, we talk about the new animated feature film, Transformers One, the HBO max thriller Caddo Lake, and touch more on The Penguin now that Aaron has gotten a chance to watch it! We also announce the next main episode. Check it out!
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In Defense of Jeepers Creepers

Ready to get spooky?
Dan and Aaron ring in 2024 Halloween with 2001's Jeepers Creepers - starring Justin Long, Gina Philips and Jonathan Breck.
A film that is held in high regard among horror fans, carries an impressive list of accolades in the genre, yet sits on Rotten Tomatoes at a critical rating of 46% and a Popcornmeter rating of 49%. How is this possible, you ask? We may have figured it out. Big yikes. Still, lots to admire, and lots to laugh about! Join Dan and Aaron as they dive into the details and realize that the production of this series may be even spookier than the movie itself.
Happy Halloween!
 
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Jury Duty - Megalopolis, Arcadian, and The Penguin

Jury Duty time! We hope you are enjoying Spooky Season! On this episode we talk Megalopolis, Arcadian, and The Penguin. We also announce our Halloween episode! Check it out!
 
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In Defense of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey

Oh, Bother! Its time to kick of spooky season with a micro-budget horror movie! From director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and ITN Studios comes this controversial and bizarre take on everyone's favorite bear now that Winnie-the-Pooh has entered the public domain. Turns out Pooh and friends have been re-imagined as blood-thirsty killers! But is this admirable, or is this cultural vandalism? Sitting on Rotten Tomatoes at 3%, but a Popcorn Meter rating of 50%, clearly there is a conversation worth having here. And as the first entry of the Twisted Childhood Universe, there's a lot to look forward to. Check out this episode as we chronicle one man's journey from the Walmart bargain bins, to silver screen box office success!
 
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Jury Duty - The Rings of Power, Trap, Only Murders in the Building and Terminator Zero

Its another jam-packed Jury Duty streaming episode! We recorded this in September but wanted to drop it into the mix. Jury Duty episodes will be more timely moving forward.
On this episode we talk The Rings of Power, Trap, Only Murders in the Building and Terminator Zero! Check it out, and let us know what you think!
 
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Welcome Trailer!

Hello and welcome to In Defense of: a Movie Podcast! This is the show where we look for redeeming qualities in critically-panned films. Hosted by Dan McIntyre and Aaron Masih, this lighthearted podcast delves into the often troubled and always-interesting productions behind some of Hollywood's most notorious films. We look for any and all redeeming qualities and tell you why the film might be worth a second-look! Full of twists and turns, fun facts, theories, interviews and surprises, this podcast always strives to keep it fresh. From action, comedies, rom-coms, horror, musicals, nothing is off the table here - so long as it has a critical rating below 50% on Rotten Tomatoes. Come check it out! You will be surprised!
 
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In Defense of The Phantom

Are you ready to Slam Evil?
Back in 1996, this beloved comic book hero was brought to the big screen for the first time. But with a Tomatometer rating of 44%, an Audience Score of 31% and a box office take of only 17.3 million, clearly people were not ready for the campy authenticity of The Phantom.
Starring Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson and Treat Williams, this movie has become something of a cult classic. So what happened? Why the icy reception? Come check out this episode as we investigate and discuss the history of this character, the incredible production of this film and what the future could hold for The Phantom.
 
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In Defense of Atlas

It is high-time that we tackle a Netflix movie! Not only that, we come full-circle with our second Jennifer Lopez vehicle! With the weight of this production on her shoulders, Jennifer tackles her most ambitious role to date. With a Tomatometer rating of 19% and an Audience Score of 46%, you might think that there isn't anything here worth defending, but we dug deep on this one. Join us as we pull back the layers and discuss this production in-depth in what might be our most comprehensive and well-edited episode to date.
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Jury Duty - Alien Romulus and Night Swim

Jury Duty is back! Spooky Season is here! We play catch-up sharing our thoughts on the highly-anticipated Alien Romulus and the not-so-highly anticipated Night Swim! We also discuss the state of commercial horror movies and announce the next main-line episode.
 
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In Defense of The Wicker Man (2006)

With a Tomatometer rating of 15% and an Audience Score of 17%, The Wicker Man remake from 2006 is ripe for the defending. As our first Nicolas Cage film on the podcast, we discuss his range as an actor and his sometimes 'operatic' performances. We also compare and contrast the original film from 1974. While this could be seen as an almost obligatory episode, given so many reviewers have dunked on this film, we are determined to find some things we liked about it, and maybe give you some food for thought the next time you sit down to watch it. So grab some honey and get ready to dive into this misguided thriller with us.
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We are Back!

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.
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In Defense of Madame Web

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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In Defense of Alien 3

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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In Defense of The Predator

 
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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In Defense of The Happening

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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In Defense of Jingle All the Way

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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In Defense of The Stupids

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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In Defense of ThanksKilling

 
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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In Defense of The Last Witch Hunter

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
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