Category: 2000s
Movies from the 2000s
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215 – Tiptoes
The Dudes patience is stretched far too taut with 2003’s Tiptoes, the insanely inappropriate outrage that entreats for the rights of Little People while casting a non-Little Person actor as a Little Person. Ugly, wrongheaded, shameful, and appalling, this legendarily terrible film is as rotten as movies get. It’s also called Tiptoes. For God’s sake… Read more
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208 – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
The Dudes visit Hogwarts for the first time with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! As the third film in the franchise, it develops a more mature tone while hanging on to some of the childish nature from the prior films. But does the film pull it off? Is Snape secretly in a metal… Read more
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203 – Oldboy
Dudes On Demand 2024 makes its final stop in South Korea with 2003’s Oldboy, the brutal, stylish, relentless masterpiece that asks you to think very carefully about revenge. Infamous for its brutality and shocking twists, it’s also entirely grounded and the kind of human drama you can’t believe you can identify with. Other movies discussed:… Read more
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177 – Idiocracy
The Dudes are forced to navigate a world where every citizen behaves like your most ignorant uncle with 2006’s Idiocracy. Mike Judge’s cautionary tale somewhat polarizes Scott and Dave, but in the end we can all agree the world we currently inhabit wouldn’t need that much of a push to become the one depicted here. … Read more
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172 – Hedwig and the Angry Inch
The Dudes become groupies for the greatest rock band to tour the Midwest: “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”! This rock odyssey recalls the tragic yet awesome tale of how one individual overcomes impossible odds, follows their dreams, and casts out the demons of their past. All with truly excellent music! Other movies discussed: Autumn Sonata… Read more
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170 – Hellbent
The Dudes keep their heads at a sexy Halloween party in West Hollywood with 2004’s Hellbent. Does this genre pioneer rise above common tropes and conventions, or does it fall victim to the very thing it’s fighting to transcend? Put on your sexy police uniform, drop the balloons, and join to party to find out!… Read more
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169 – Brokeback Mountain
The Dudes screen another genuine American Classic with 2005’s Brokeback Mountain. Based on Annie Proulx’s original short story, Ang Lee’s film stands as one of the greatest romantic tragedies ever made. Other movies discussed: Hoop Dreams (1994) – Directed by Steve James Silver Bullet (1985) – Directed by Dan Attias QUESTION OF THE WEEK What… Read more
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163 – Shattered Glass
The Dudes encounter corruption in Journalism with 2003’s “Shattered Glass”. While Stephen Glass’s crimes weren’t the kind that land you in prison, his Eleanor Shaw-level manipulation leads us to wonder if anything we see or hear can ever be trusted. Other movies discussed Tonight Or Never (1931) – Directed by Mervyn LeRoy Capturing The Friedmans… Read more
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158 – Eastern Promises
The Dudes try hard to keep their humanity as they wrestle with David Cronenberg’s 2007 masterpiece “Eastern Promises”. Does an ordinary citizen have any chance when dealing with Organized Crime? Can evil fail-sons or embarrassing uncles be redeemed? Join us for a frank discussion. Other movies discussed Above The Rim (1994) – Directed… Read more
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156 – American Psycho
The Dudes once again get waist-deep in 80s Excess as they tackle 2000’s American Psycho. Will society ever solve its Patrick Bateman Problem? Not when we allow inequality to flourish, and the truly guilty go unpunished. But as sure as our name is Dudes On Movies, the people of America can overcome their own personal… Read more
