In Defense of: A Movie Podcast

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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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke
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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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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke
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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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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke
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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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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke
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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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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke
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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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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke
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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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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke
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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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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke
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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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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke
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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.
 
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Intro music composed by Gavin Luke
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