Category: 1980s
Movies from the 1980s
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Bloodsport : Re-Dude #3
Hey Dudes! It’s our third Bonus episode where we re-visit movies we covered when we originally started. And even though we’re a little young for full contact, we’ve got the Dim-Mak touch with 1988’s Bloodsport. Watch this movie, then listen to us celebrate it for 90 minutes. It’ll make your life better. And as always, Read more
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283 – Chopping Mall
The Dudes continue the Summer of Sleaze with 1986’s Chopping Mall. This Corman-related Horror movie doesn’t deliver everything you’re expecting, but it’s got just enough of the Hard-R 80s fun to keep you coming back, and you’ll also appreciate it’s run-time and references. Our podcast is longer than the movie, and we’re proud of that. Read more
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277 – A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 : Freddy’s Revenge
The final entry for Pride 2025 is 1985’s fun, if uneven A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 : Freddy’s Revenge. While this sequel doesn’t have the gore you’d expect from the franchise, the gay subtext and 80s style keeps you returning for multiple rewatches. Plus, it’s always fun to see Marshall Bell get his for Read more
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Cruising : Re-Dude #2
Hey Dudes! It’s our second Bonus episode where we re-visit movies we covered when we originally started. And in this Party-Sized Re-Dude, we’re taking on William Friedkin’s infamous Cruising! Please stay tuned to the feed for our normal episodes, and look out for other swell upcoming bonus stuff as well. For those interested, here is Read more
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273 – Maurice
Pride 2025 kicks off with class and panache with 1987’s Maurice, a Merchant-Ivory joint full of wit and sophistication. This tale of repression in early 20th Century England will both move you and outrage you, sometimes within the same scene. We’ve come a long way, and yet much of this movie that takes place in Read more
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264 – Blue Velvet
The Dudes discover the dark side of suburbia with 1986’s Blue Velvet. If you’ve never experienced David Lynch, this is the place to start. It’s got all the hallmarks: thrilling mystery, unsettling characters, and psycho-sexual encounters with people you probably shouldn’t be involved with. Throw in an off-the-rails Dennis Hopper, and you’ve got a masterpiece. Read more
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257 – The Burbs
The Dudes mow their lawn for the 800th time and then snap with 1989’s The Burbs. This comedic study of life in a very sheltered environment exposes ugly secrets about how Americans view anything they’re not used to. It also features an illogical ending that sends Dave on a filibuster. And just remember everybody: Satan Read more
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253 – The Beastmaster
The Dudes gyrate around a cauldron with 1982’s The Beastmaster. Full of imagination and ideas, this ambitious film that played for years on Basic and Premium Cable is a worthy Sword and Sorcery entry, an unfairly maligned genre. So strip to your loincloths and cacaw from mountaintops, because if you’re in the right headspace, this Read more
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250 – A Dudes Kind of Christmas
We’re celebrating our 250th episode by discussing our favorite holiday films in multiple genres. That’s right folks – 16 films are discussed in this episode! We also do a gift exchange and chat about our personal holiday memories. So curl up by the fire, get yourself some eggnog, and prepare for a holiday spectacular like Read more
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249 – My Dinner With Andre
After referencing it for years, The Dudes finally cover 1981’s My Dinner With Andre. Wallace Shawn and Andre Gregory are very different people, but as writers and performers, their collaboration is perfectly synchronized. Written by the two leads, this film is a dramatization of a conversation based on real events and experiences from each man’s Read more
