Ep 178: The Last Starfighter

The Movie Defenders

Ready for three Gen Xers to get misty eyed over a kids movie? Your wait is over! Today the three Movie Defenders re-live their childhood with The Last Starfighter! A film that means so much more to the three of us than just a movie, this one helped forge who we are. A timeless tale, ground breaking VFX, and a movie score that absolutely pushes all the right buttons.. The Last Starfighter is a dazzling film that captured our hearts in the 1980s. Before we jump into the galaxy, however, we break down our Top 5 Video Games we wish were tests by aliens in our 5x5 segment! So grab your video game controller, get in your Gunstars, and don't activate Deathblossom until they're all in range... it's time for The Last Starfighter on The Movie Defenders Podcast!

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• 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching
• 00:34:20 Top 5 Video Games We Wish Were Alien Tests
• 01:06:55 The Last Starfighter Discussion Starts
• 01:32:42 Alex's Life
• 01:43:19 Breaking the Starfighter Record
• 01:57:24 Centauri's Surprise
• 02:09:02 The Mission
• 02:14:40 Alex Refuses the Call
• 02:21:30 "... then that's all you'll ever be."
• 02:36:19 A Scout Ship
• 02:45:48 Beta and Gland Games
• 02:57:01 Deathblossom
• 03:03:33 "We die."
• 03:06:12 Rylos Needs Alex
• 03:15:41 One of the Best Endings Ever!

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