In Defense of: A Movie Podcast

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!
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In Defense of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)

Happy Halloween! Are you ready to dance till you just can't dance? Dan and Aaron head back to 1992 for a nostalgia-fueled journey into campy blood-sucking comedy! Before Sarah Michelle Gellar graced us with her run as Buffy in 1997, there was another. Enter Kristy Swanson: vampire hunter and valley girl extraordinaire. Joss Whedon's first attempt at getting Buffy off the ground is an interesting tale full of many firsts, a bizarre cast, and a lot of strange decisions. Whether you're already fan of this movie, or you didn't know it existed, ring in your Halloween right with some ghoulish fun! Happy Halloween, everyone!
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In Defense of Jack and Jill

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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In Defense of Godzilla (1998)

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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Dan and Aaron talk The Boys

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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Dan and Cody talk The Rise of Skywalker

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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In Defense of The Last Airbender

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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In Defense of 10,000 BC

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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In Defense of Catwoman

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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In Defense of All About Steve

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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In Defense of Battlefield Earth

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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In Defense of The Love Guru

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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In Defense of Wild Wild West

Travel back in time to 1999 when Will Smith was larger-than-life, and cinema was being reshaped forever with heavy hitters like Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, The Matrix, Fight Club, The Mummy, Toy Story 2, and... Wild Wild West? Dan and Aaron unpack this box-office blunder's intriguing and troubled production, and believe it or not, actually find some stuff worth liking! All aboard for the wildest ride in the wilderness!
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In Defense of The Emoji Movie

Imagine a movie entirely based on Emojis. Now imagine that your lead character is the physical embodiment of "Meh". Now imagine that movie bloated with product placement deals. Sounds like a drag, right? On this episode Dan and Aaron discuss the twisty tale of the Emoji movie, review embargo's, product placement, and the ongoing litigation of one T.J. Miller. I guess if you're going to make a movie about Emoji's this is how you do it?
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In Defense of Gigli

Buckle up for Bennifer! Dan and Aaron attempt the impossible: defending 2003's Gigli. A film so misguided, so tonally confused, so offensive, and so over-long that it could be used in psychological warfare. Is there really anything to take away from this mess besides a headache and a deep rooted sorrow for humanity? The answer might surprise you. Come along for the toughest challenge yet. It's turkey time!
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In Defense of The Master of Disguise

Love it or hate it, you've no doubt had Dana Carvey's Turtle Guy burned into your memory from 2002's The Master of Disguise. But does this chaotic mess of a film really deserve the abysmal 1% it sits at on the Tomatometer? Dan and Aaron don't think so, and are willing to bet that they can give you a fresh perspective on this bizarre little comedy.
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In Defense of Waterworld

In their debut episode, Dan and Aaron tackle the stunt-packed box office disaster that is, Waterworld. Arguably the first film to suffer pre-release internet wrath, we dig into the troubled production and learn a few neat tidbits along the way. But what could there possible be to like about a movie that opens with the protagonist drinking his own urine? Surprisingly a lot! Climb aboard to learn more about the bizarre twisted tale that is, 1995's Waterworld and why it may deserve a second chance. Nothing's free in Waterworld, but this podcast is.
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Introduction to Season One

In this episode, Dan and Aaron introduce themselves, their backgrounds, their love of movies, and tee up what this podcast is all about, and what's to come in Season One! They also touch on the upcoming Disney+ streaming service, and the state of Hollywood.