Category: 1990s
Movies from the 1990s
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183 – Desperado
The Dudes head to Old Mexico for a sexy, bloody romp with 1995’s Desperado! Robert Rodriguez’s 2nd film is one hell of a ride. Watch it over and over again, then treat yourself to the Special Features on the DVDs of his other films. (Seriously, look up 10 Minute Cooking School, then watch how easy… Read more
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181 – Timecop
The Dudes step into a temporal wormhole with 1994’s Timecop, a movie whose story had serious potential, but unlike its star, couldn’t quite stick the landing. Is one of the most impressive physical feats in Cinema enough to make up for the film’s weaknesses? Google “Timecop Splits” with the SafeSearch Off and report back! Other… Read more
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179 – Secrets and Lies
The Dudes encounter family strife and turmoil with Mike Leigh’s 1996 Palme D’Or-winning Secrets and Lies. What can you say? This timeless, Stone-Cold Classic about complicated lives from Britain’s greatest filmmaker is both heartbreaking and hilarious, and you should watch it. Other movies discussed: Beau Travail (1999) – Directed by Claire Denis… Read more
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175 – Nil by Mouth
This week on the show, Scott and Dave discuss 1997’s Nil By Mouth, Gary Oldman’s ultra-realistic look at life in South London. Warning: This films deals explicitly with domestic violence, and we discuss the issue at length during the episode. Other movies discussed: Fall (2022) – Directed by Scott Mann and Jonathan Frank Beyond the… Read more
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171 – Bound
The Dudes find themselves in an uncommonly erotic web of deceit with Lana and Lilly Wachowski’s 1996 Neo-Noir thriller “Bound”. Join us in adulthood, and treat yourself to the kind of movie that’s truly difficult to come by today. Other movies discussed: Chungking Express (1994) – Directed by Wong Kar-wai The Dead Zone (1983)… Read more
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168 – American Movie
The Dudes pursue their dreams with 1999’s American Movie. This documentary follows a young filmmaker determined to complete his short horror film, despite all the tribulations and booze that gets in his way. It’s a god damn journey man, and you don’t want to miss it. Other movies discussed: Rolling Thunder (1977) – Directed by… Read more
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165 – Swingers
The Dudes don their finest suits and double down on 1996’s Swingers! Listen to them gush over this classic indie comedy, which helped launch the careers of Vince Vaughn and John Favreau, proving once and for all how money they were. Don’t like this episode? Try another one. This podcast is dead anyway. Other movies… Read more
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162 – The Big Lebowski
The Dudes abide, with 1998’s “The Big Lebowski”. Do a jay, sniff your half and half, and float peacefully through the Los Angeles skyline with this all-time cult favorite. Don’t like it? Well that’s just like your opinion man. Other movies discussed Lords of Chaos (2018) – Directed by Jonas Åkerlund Bones and All (2022)… Read more
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161 – Encino Man
The Dudes find comfort in the warm embrace of early 90s MTV culture with “Encino Man”. Return to a time when there wasn’t a cellphone in sight, and shoddy recordkeeping allowed you to enroll a caveman in school with no further questions. Other movies discussed Halloween Ends (2022) – Directed by David Gordon Green Nope… Read more
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157 – Cliffhanger
The Dudes decide it’s a good idea to unnecessarily risk their lives climbing cliffsides without ropes or any protective equipment with 1993’s Cliffhanger. God-tier recovery ability allows our protagonists to live through some truly shocking events, such that even the most experienced trash cinephiles will find themselves taken aback. Can you use another person as… Read more
