The Movie Defenders

Today we start the show with a celebration and discussion of the legacy of Sir Patrick Stewart, who we lost this week. We play some greatest hits and peel back what he and his characters mean to us. Then we we go back to one of the greatest Cold War movies of the 1980s... WarGames! Not only that but we have a fun top 5 of 1980s movie tropes we thought would be more important as we grew up! So grab your WOPRs, watch that modem, and turn your key, Sir... it's time for WarGames on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 RIP Patrick Stewart 00:52:55 Top 5 80s Movie Things We Thought Would Be Important 01:31:43 WarGames Discussion Starts 02:09:21 "Turn your key, Sir!" 02:17:01 22% Didn't Turn the Keys 2:43:01 David Visits the Computer Nerds 02:52:17 "We've got something..." 03:09:58 Joshua is Still Playing the Game 03:20:48 Meeting Faulken 03:28:25 David and Jennifer 03:35:32 Waiting for Impact 03:48:33 The End Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Chris Santiago 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 time to discuss the most discussed film of 2026... Obsession. A movie that burst onto the scene and has raised two incredible actors to Oscar status, is also perhaps the finest screenplay of the year. There are many misconceptions about this film that we clear up. Is Bear the villain? What is the wish doing exactly? Why are our characters acting how they are? We dive into it all. We also have a 5x5 segment discussion our top 5 relationships in horror films of all time. There are chapter headings to jump around if you wish. So grab your One Wish Willows, get some duct tape, and make sure the cat is still in the trash... it's time for Obsession on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Crystal Lake Show Discussion 00:26:25 Top 5 Relationship-Based Horror Movies 00:54:38 Obsession Discussion Starts 01:12:26 Movie Opens 01:33:24 A Night Out 01:38:00 Bear Strikes Out 01:52:56 The Wish is Made 02:12:05 Ian Asks What Happened 02:22:07 A Date Off the Rails 02:33:07 The Sex (What's Really Happening Here?) 02:43:29 Calling Customer Support 02:52:36 That Party Scene 03:01:31 Bear Confronts "Nikki" 03:11:26 The Car Scene Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Chris Santiago 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

Do we have a fantastic show for you today! Not only are we reviewing a banger film, but we do so with the great Nathalie Cox (Juno in The Force Unleashed, Kingdom of Heaven, Jumper, Exam, Clash of the Titans)! We break down one of her absolutely favorite films of all time and have a blast doing it! We also pick our Top 5 vampire designs of all time. So grab your garlic, even though it doesn't work, stock up on holy water, and get on your bikes... it's time for The Lost Boys on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:31:44 Top 5 Vampire Designs of All Time 01:00:04 Introducing Nathalie Cox 01:10:15 The Lost Boys Discussion Starts 01:38:20 Grandpa Got Rules 01:50:09 Meet the Frog Bros. 02:05:18 Michael's Initiation 02:24:49 Michael Can Fly 02:41:59 Dinner Vampire Tests 02:54:11 Feeding Time 02:57:50 Star Visits Michael 03:14:39 The Ending Sequence 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 time to head to the early 1980s to a film that helped forge a generation. Yes we had Star Wars and The Last Starfighter and things... but we also had Krull! A film with loveable flaws, we will unpack every moment and celebrate the goodness within. We also pick our Top 5 Actors/Actresses that have been in music videos. So grab your Glaive, don't worry about the Lava, and mount your Fire Mares... it's time for Krull on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:23:07 Top 5 Actors/Actresses in Music Videos 00:58:26 Movie Discussion Begins 01:30:26 Movie Opens 01:50:57 Ynyr Arrives for Colwin 02:14:26 Torquil and His Men 02:55:53 The Widow of the Web 03:26:46 Ending 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 time to celebrate the film that is our hosts' favorite film of the year! Maybe it's not the best, but we haven't had more fun at the theater this year! Travis Knight knew what he was doing when he made this film. It knew when to be serious, it knew when to be silly, and it he understood the assignment. Before we break down the movie we also choose our top 5 toy/cartoons that need a live action Hollywood film. So grab your swords of power, look out for the crazy HR lady, and saddle up your Battle Cats... it's time for Masters of the Universe on the Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:35:06 Top 5 Toys/Cartoons That Need Movies 01:19:32 Movie Discussion Begins 01:50:37 Movie Opens 02:05:12 Adam Escapes 02:15:14 HR Hell 02:36:16 Escape and He-Man Appears 02:50:23 Duncan Teaches Adam About Being a Man 03:03:44 Rallying the Troops 03:16:54 Adam Truly Becomes He-Man 03:28:01 6 Months Later 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