Ep 94: X-Men - Apocalypse

It's time to defend a film that represents the final chapter in the second X-Men trilogy... X-Men: Apocalypse! A film that has gotten a lot of grief since it came out, it's a film that the hosts of this show love and don't understand that grief... so we'll talk about it! It's a long one! But it's all devoted to deep analysis of story, characters, arcs, and even score. If you love deep-dives on films, you'll love this one. (Don't forget to check the descriptions for time stamps so you can skip around if short on time!) Before we dive into the movie we start a new show segment: Defenders Remember. This segment celebrates the lives of recently passed-on celebrities that often don't get much publicity. Next we talk the news of the new Flash movie beginning filming, and we play a fun game of "This or That"! Then we unpack X-Men: Apocalypse unlike any movie review show can. This movie was made for our original format, and this is one we easily can defend. So put on some Eurythmics, get in your X-Jet, and head into the Danger Room... it's time for X-Men: Apocalypse! Click here to listen and connect from anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:24:12 Defenders Remember 00:32:16 The Buzz 00:45:04 This or That 01:03:23 X-Men: Apocalypse Discussion Starts 01:46:13 Scott Meets Jean and Charles 01:58:33 Jean Dreams and Finding Moira 02:16:11 Moira Explains Apocalypse 02:37:06 Raven Returns and Magneto is Recruited 02:44:42 Magneto Returns to Auschwitz 02:56:13 Raven and Charles Talk 03:06:59 Charles Finds Erik, Charles is Kidnapped, Mansion Explodes, and Raven is Revealed 03:30:19 Apocalypse Broadcasts His Message 03:50:24 Raven Reassures the Team 04:05:18 Raven and Peter Try to Reach Erik 04:14:38 The Final Battle 04:23:57 The X-Men Are Born Special thanks to all of our amazing Patreon supporters! Brett Bowen Barrett Young Brev Tanner Kevin Athey Marcin Miduch Joshua Loy Josh Evans Mark Martin Richard Cree Nate Lesan Alexis Borchardt Mark Nattress Bart German Jeremy Bensley Mark Waters Owen Payne Alex Kirby Michael Puckett Ena Haynes Daryl Ewry Sean Masters Randal Silver Attack of the Killer Podcast