Category: 1990s
Movies from the 1990s
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242 – Scream
The Dudes are red herrings (or are they the killers?) in 1996’s Scream. This meta examination of slasher tropes breathed new life into a tired genre, but also did movie posters no favors. Killer garage doors, works cited pages, and Matthew Lillard combine to make one hell of an experience. Get ready for one last… Read more
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239 – The Blair Witch Project
The Dudes start Horror Month with 1999’s The Blair Witch Project, the Indie classic that invented a new genre. Now, this strange episode features our normal discussion, but also strange noises, a blackout in our studio, Scott’s thoughts on “Chucky 2”, and Dave’s head cold. After listening, please read this Variety feature detailing the actors’… Read more
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237 – Ed Wood
The Dudes aren’t angora salesmen, they’re in pictures, with 1994’s Ed Wood, Tim Burton’s deeply personal biopic about the infamous Grade Z filmmaker and his relationship and collaboration with Bela Lugosi. It’s hilarious, shot in stunning Black and White, and stands as an essential document of Hollywood History. And remember…future events such as these will… Read more
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231 – Super Mario Bros (1993)
The Dudes warp to what they’re told is the Mushroom Kingdom with 1993’s Super Mario Bros. Nintendo screened this film, saw what was done with their iconic game and characters, and left The Movie Business forever. An extreme reaction, but a fair one. This movie is really dumb everybody, but now and then that’s how… Read more
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223 – Go Fish
The Dudes celebration of Pride 2024 rolls on with 1994’s Go Fish! This artistic, highly personal film is pure class, and when you realize they did it all with no money, it becomes even more impressive. Intimate, funny, and groundbreaking, this one is still referenced 30 years later as an inspiration to all independent filmmakers,… Read more
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222 – Paris is Burning
The Dudes continue Pride 2024 with 1990’s Paris is Burning! This documentary gives an unrelenting look at late 80’s ball-culture in New York City, and has been placed in the National Library of Congress for being culturally significant. It’s a candid look that’s simultaneously fun and heartbreaking. We see it all: the good, the bad,… Read more
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221 – My Own Private Idaho
The Dudes elegantly start Pride 2024 with 1991’s My Own Private Idaho. Part Shakespeare, part faux-documentary, part avant-garde experiment, this genre-defying classic gave moviegoers a new perspective on street life, and showcased its two famous leads in ways we hadn’t seen before. So tune in for a discussion on New Queer Cinema, and Udo Kier… Read more
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219 – Mortal Kombat
The Dudes scream a movie title at you before the opening credits roll with 1995’s Mortal Kombat. Based on a video game that shaped our culture for better and worse, this less violent live-action adaptation features impressive fighting and attractive locations. So GET OVER HERE…and…FINISH HIM…and…FLAWLESS VICTORY…Man, the 90s were great. Other movies discussed: Drowning… Read more
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217 – The Matrix
The Dudes finally tackle a modern classic with 1999’s The Matrix. If you live on this planet, there’s a good chance you’re very familiar with this movie, and our only hope is that our discussion measures up. The good news is that if you were blown away in 1999, nothing has changed since then. … Read more
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216 – Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
The Dudes battle a tyrannical Alan Rickman in 1991’s Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves! This box office sensation brought grit and gore to a familiar tale, but it also brough criticism. Is Kevin Costner as bad as they say, does Morgan Freeman celebrate Life Day, and is Bryan Adams the real hero of the film?… Read more
