Category: 1990s
Movies from the 1990s
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279 – The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Dudes celebrate Christmas in July with 1992’s The Muppet Christmas Carol! It successfully blends the emotions of the classic tale with outstanding puppetry and humor. And Michael Caine gives one of his most memorable performances. Humbug? I think not. QUESTION OF THE WEEK What kids movies are the most enjoyable for adults? Thanks for… Read more
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278 – City Slickers
The dudes discover the meaning of life in 1991’s City Slickers! The movie poster promises a good time with lots of laughs, but it doesn’t mention the existential torment you’ll have to endure. There is a cute calf though. HELLOOOO. QUESTION OF THE WEEK What are your favorite movies about mid-life crises? Thanks for listening!… Read more
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276 – Boys Don’t Cry
The 4th entry for Pride 2025 is 1999’s incredible Boys Don’t Cry. Brandon Teena’s life story is more important than ever, so please watch the film, then tune in for our discussion. WARNING: This films contains a graphic rape scene. We discuss it at the following time stamp which you can skip if needed –… Read more
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275 – The Watermelon Woman
Pride 2025 rolls on with 1996’s The Watermelon Woman. Cheryl Dunye’s debut from the best era of Independent American Cinema combines a narrative Romantic Comedy-Drama with a faux documentary about Hollywood History and representation. So join The Dudes as they review both the film and the irregularities in their VHS rental account activity. QUESTION OF… Read more
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269 – Interview With The Vampire
Drink from The Dudes and live forever with 1994’s Interview With The Vampire. This adaptation of the first entry from Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles was long-awaited, and with a few exceptions, mostly lived up to fan expectations. It’s a sumptuous good time featuring elegant costumes and music, along some of the best hair in Cinema… Read more
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Boogie Nights : Re-Dude #1
Here we go everybody, it’s the first in a series of Bonus episodes where we’ll re-visit movies we covered when we originally started. For the first Re-Dude, we’re taking on Paul Thomas Anderson’s legendary 1997 epic Boogie Nights! Please stay tuned to the feed for our normal episodes, and look out for other swell upcoming… Read more
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262 – White Men Can’t Jump
The Dudes talk a lot of trash with 1992’s White Men Can’t Jump. The chemistry between Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson, both on screen and on the court, is magnetic. But can they use their talents to hustle peace into their lives? Either way, it’s going to be fun. And remember, sometimes when you win,… Read more
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261 – Topsy-Turvy
The Dudes perform without their corsets with 1999’s Topsy-Turvy. This story of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Mikado collaboration, along with the inner-workings of the Savoy Theatre is one of Mike Leigh’s greatest achievements. A successful opera isn’t easy to pull together, and neither is a film that dramatizes such a production. It’s also Leigh’s funniest film,… Read more
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259 – The Wedding Singer
The Dudes accept meatballs as payment with 1998’s The Wedding Singer. From everything we see, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore are obviously meant for each other, but the movie won’t let that happen, and almost takes pleasure in torturing you. What keeps you interested is the chemistry of the leads, and some genuine laughs. 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
