Category: 1990s
Movies from the 1990s
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213 – Alien 3
The Dudes go into hypersleep, and are again greeted with terror with 1992’s Alien 3. This famously troubled production almost ended David Fincher’s career before it got started, but time has semi-kind to most of it, mainly due to still impressive practical special effects, and the always awesome Sigourney Weaver. Other movies discussed: In a… Read more
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212 – Pump Up the Volume
The Dudes broadcast their pirate signal to angsty high schoolers in 1990’s Pump Up the Volume! Get ready for some pre-grunge rebellion led by Christian Slater and the always amazing Samantha Mathis in her first major role. It’s filled with poignant drama, still relevant social commentary, and a feast of excellent underground tunes! So get… Read more
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211 – Celtic Pride
The Dudes pray for a Game 7 miracle and put Boston fans on blast with 1996’s Celtic Pride. While this sports-based comedy can be frustrating at times with unwanted athlete cameos, it still features decent humor and some fairly realistic basketball scenes. It’s also a mostly harmless good time at the movies that we don’t… Read more
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209 – The Crucible
The Dudes can’t recall one key Commandment with 1996’s The Crucible. Arthur Miller’s masterpiece was both a dramatization of terrible historical events as well as a powerful allegory against McCarthyism and the HUAC. Such witch-hunts unfortunately carry on to this day, and if this were a just world, the swine who start them would receive… Read more
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205 – Sphere
The Dudes don’t often find themselves pondering mediocrity, but that’s the case this week with 1998’s Sphere, an atmospheric but often tedious Science Fiction adventure. Weirdly edited, unevenly paced, and sometimes a gigantic mess, even the bombastic ending leaves you wanting after 135(!) misspent minutes. All aboard. Other movies discussed: Lord Of The… Read more
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204 – Face/Off
The Dudes attempt to explain an experimental surgery gone wrong in 1997’s Face/Off! This unhinged action film from acclaimed director John Woo is just as awesome as it is ridiculous. Excellently crafted action sequences, and incredible mimicry from its two stars, propel this off-the-wall crowd pleaser beyond its plot holes and into the the action… Read more
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199 – Before Sunrise
Dudes On Demand 2024 launches with 1995’s modern classic Before Sunrise! You’ve probably never lived quite as vicariously through other people as you do watching this movie, and with good reason. Celine and Jesse’s romance is what we all aspire to, even if it slips our grasp after roughly 12 hours. Just remember everybody: This… Read more
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195 – Gods and Monsters
The Dudes lumber down the street beneath a rain machine with 1998’s Gods and Monsters. This brilliant fictionalized story of the last days of filmmaker James Whale is not only a great movie about Old Hollywood, but also a realistic, meditative study on aging and dementia. Its a great success for everyone involved, and a… Read more
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191 – Primal Fear
The Dudes are asked to ponder the nature of truth, and our complicity in a broken justice system with 1996’s Primal Fear. This 90s legal drama does a great job hiding it’s secrets, so we wouldn’t dare betray any of them here. Just make sure you start misusing the word ‘allegedly’ as often as you… Read more
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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
