Best Dan McIntyre And Aaron Masih Podcasts (2025)

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Jury Duty - The Fantastic Four: First Steps, The Naked Gun, Heads of State, and Happy Gilmore 2 57:31

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1M ago57:31

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Time for another jam-packed Jury Duty episode! On this one, we tackle The Fantastic Four: First Steps, The Naked Gun, Heads of State, and Happy Gilmore 2. As summer movie madness rolls along, check out this mega-episode full of fun reviews! If you enjoy the show, please help us reach more people by dropping a review or a rating! It really helps us …

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Jury Duty - Superman, and Jurassic World: Rebirth 1:11:25

2M ago1:11:25

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On this episode, Dan and Aaron tackle at length James Gunn's Superman, Jurassic World: Rebirth, as well as discuss movie news surrounding Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Steven Spielberg's Disclosure! Check it out! If you enjoy the show, please help us reach more people by dropping a review or a rating! It really helps us with the algorithms. h…

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In Defense of Junior 1:03:51

2M ago1:03:51

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You know, 1994 was just a different time. It was a time when we asked big questions like, "what would it look like if the most famous bodybuilder of all-time decided to get pregnant?" Well, after all your patience, it's finally time for us to defend, Junior! Sitting on Rotten Tomatoes at 39% and a Popcornmeter rating at 22%, Junior is a complex tal…

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Jury Duty - Summer Movie Madness! (Pt.2) 51:22

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Welcome to our Summer Movie Madness Jury Duty Special! In Part 2, Dan and Aaron tackle some Star Wars and Disney tidbits, The Batman Part 2 tidbits, Sinners, and From the World of John Wick: Ballerina Our apologies in the delays between episode - we are doing our best to get new content out while life happens. Stick with us! If you enjoy the show, …

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Jury Duty - Summer Movie Madness! (Pt.1) 58:03

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Welcome to our Summer Movie Madness Jury Duty Special! It's a jam-packed episode full of snappy reviews of the summer's biggest releases thus far! In Part 1, Dan and Aaron tackle, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, The Studio, Predator: Killer of Killers, Friendship, Thunderbolts*, and Andor Season 2! Our apologies in the delays between episo…

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Jury Duty - A Minecraft Movie, White Lotus, and Daredevil: Born Again 43:01

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It's time for some more Jury Duty! In what really feels like the perfect follow-up to defending Gentlemen Broncos, Dan and Aaron dig into A Minecraft Movie, as well as White Lotus, and Daredevil: Born Again! They also discuss the potential future of movie theaters and meme movies. Check it out! Our apologies in the delays between episode - we are d…

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In Defense of Gentlemen Broncos 1:00:54

6M ago1:00:54

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Oooooo it's time for us to defend Gentlemen Broncos! From the brilliant minds of Jared and Jerusha Hess comes this touching and bizarre film about being true to yourself and rediscovering yourself after the death of a family member. After the hugely successful Napoleon Dynamite, and the iconic Nacho Libre, and LONG before this new Minecraft movie, …

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Jury Duty - Mickey 17, The Gorge, Paradise, and Disney News 45:48

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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! Our apologies i…

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Jury Duty - Aftermath, The Killer's Game, Paradise, and Captain America: Brave New World 39:48

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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! Our apologies in the delays between episode - we are doing our best to get new content out while life happens. Stick with us!…

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In Defense of Coneheads 1:14:55

8M ago1:14:55

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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 …

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Jury Duty - Nosferatu, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Looking Ahead into 2025 51:03

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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! If you enjoy the show, please help u…

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In Defense of Christmas with the Kranks 1:10:28

9M ago1:10:28

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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 divi…

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Jury Duty - Moana 2, The Madness, Cross, and Stardust 31:17

9M ago31:17

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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! If you enjoy the show, please help us reach more people by dropping a rev…

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In Defense of Deck the Halls 56:55

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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 d…

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Jury Duty - Gladiator 2, Dear Santa, Pantheon, Nutcrackers, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew 32:08

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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! If you're a little unsure, Jury Duty episodes are where we give our initial …

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In Defense of Scooby Doo 56:29

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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 …

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Jury Duty - The Quest, Don't Move, Venom: The Last Dance, Agatha All Along, and More! 45:02

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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…

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In Defense of Reign of Fire 1:08:21

11M ago1:08:21

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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…

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Jury Duty - Transformers One, Caddo Lake, and more on The Penguin 23:51

11M ago23:51

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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…

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In Defense of Jeepers Creepers 58:08

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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 t…

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Jury Duty - Megalopolis, Arcadian, and The Penguin 24:23

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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! If you enjoy the show, please help us reach more people by dropping a review or a rating! It really helps us with the algorithms. https://indefenseofpodcast.podbean.com/ Instag…

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In Defense of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 52:21

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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 admir…

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Jury Duty - The Rings of Power, Trap, Only Murders in the Building and Terminator Zero 38:58

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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! If you enjoy the show, please h…

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Welcome Trailer! 1:45

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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…

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In Defense of The Phantom 55:17

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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 Wil…

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In Defense of Atlas 1:05:39

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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 defendin…

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Jury Duty - Alien Romulus and Night Swim 30:52

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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. If you enjoy the show, please help us reach more people by dropping a review or a rating!…

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In Defense of The Wicker Man (2006) 47:15

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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 obligator…

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We are Back! 31:25

1y ago31:25

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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 defen…

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In Defense of Madame Web 55:17

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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 …

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In Defense of Alien 3 1:16:39

5+ y ago1:16:39

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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 "Al…

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In Defense of The Predator 1:10:58

5+ y ago1:10:58

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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. D…

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In Defense of The Happening 1:08:29

5+ y ago1:08:29

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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 a…

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In Defense of Jingle All the Way 1:15:59

6y ago1:15:59

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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 t…

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In Defense of The Stupids 52:18

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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 ga…

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In Defense of ThanksKilling 1:12:13

6y ago1:12:13

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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…

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In Defense of The Last Witch Hunter 58:57

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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 …

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In Defense of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) 55:55

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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 a…

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In Defense of Jack and Jill 1:09:06

6y ago1:09:06

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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 impre…

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In Defense of Godzilla (1998) 1:11:13

6y ago1:11:13

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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, c…

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Dan and Aaron talk The Boys 1:09:38

6y ago1:09:38

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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 adap…

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Dan and Cody talk The Rise of Skywalker 1:27:04

6y ago1:27:04

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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 fract…

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In Defense of The Last Airbender 1:09:16

6y ago1:09:16

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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 tal…

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In Defense of 10,000 BC 1:04:49

6y ago1:04:49

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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 t…

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In Defense of Catwoman 1:02:07

6y ago1:02:07

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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. Twit…

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In Defense of All About Steve 1:04:23

6y ago1:04:23

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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 tu…

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In Defense of Battlefield Earth 1:00:54

6y ago1:00:54

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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?…

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In Defense of The Love Guru 1:10:03

6y ago1:10:03

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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 rede…

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In Defense of Wild Wild West 1:14:50

6y ago1:14:50

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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, actu…

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In Defense of The Emoji Movie 1:11:44

6+ y ago1:11:44

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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…