Category: 2000s
Movies from the 2000s
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287 – Inglorious Basterds
The Dudes are dropped into France to take on debit with 2009’s Inglorious Basterds. Quentin Tarantino’s first Revisionist film tackles the end of World War II, and other than the expected QT style, the movie’s best feature is an international cast that gets the majority of the screen time. It’s some of his best work, Read more
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286 – 25th Hour
The Dudes examine their lives before going to prison in 2002’s 25th Hour. This Spike Lee joint follows a man as he examines his life the day before going to prison. It’s thought provoking, entertaining, and delivers a somber message about choices, consequences, and how we react to them. It’s also an interesting time capsule Read more
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281 – From Hell
The dudes hunt Jack the Ripper in 2001’s From Hell. This take on the ripper legend proposes an elaborate royal cover up to protect the Victorian monarchy, the Freemasons, and the established class system. Just rich and powerful people doing what they do. It may not be the best movie, but it oozes atmosphere, crafts Read more
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271 – Napoleon Dynamite
Vote for The Dudes, and all your wildest dreams will come true with 2004’s Napoleon Dynamite. This endearing comedy about awkwardness and orange perms resonated with audiences, because even with all the hijinks, it was grounded enough to feel completely authentic. You wanna play us? QUESTION OF THE WEEK What are your favorite movies about Read more
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270 – American Gangster
The Dudes fight 1970’s NYC crime and corruption in 2007’s American Gangster. Watch Denzel as he recruits his family, cuts out the middle man, and take over the drug trade. All while Russell Crowe tries to figure it out and deal with his personal problems. Josh Brolin rounds out the cast with an unforgettable performance Read more
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268 – The Legend of Drunken Master
The Dudes get wasted and fight evil businessmen in 2000’s The Legend of Drunken Master! This Jackie Chan vehicle combines some of his most exciting fight sequences with an important plot and lots of humor. It released in the 2000s, was made in the 90s, but feels like the 80s. Grab yourself a drink and Read more
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266 – Lost in Translation
The Dudes wear pink wigs and yellow camo in 2003’s Lost in Translation. Sofia Coppola’s film about two lonely souls struggling with who they are and where they are in life is a refreshing and unique take on the romance genre. Scarlett Johansson is wise beyond her years and Bill Murray gives an Oscar deserving Read more
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260 – The Man Who Wasn’t There
The Dudes’ blackmail plot goes awry in 2001’s “The Man Who Wasn’t There”. Yeah, maybe it didn’t go as planned, but they keep it cool, take another drag, and focus on the hair. Doris took the fall for Big Dave, but that’s life. They aren’t going to prance around about it. Besides, there’s a young musician Read more
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256 – One Hour Photo
The dudes develop photos, and unhealthy obsessions, with 2002’s One Hour Photo! This Robin Williams vehicle hinges on his playing against type. And it works. He steals customers’ private photos, threatens naked people with hunting knives, and inappropriately gifts anime toys to little kids. It’s everything Mrs. Doubtfire should have been! OTHER MOVIES DISCUSSED Forbidden Read more
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255 – In Bruge
Dudes On Demand 2025 concludes as The Dudes brawl with Canadian tourists and look at Messianic blood with 2008’s In Bruges. Like Goofus and Gallant, Ray’s and Ken’s life choices often contrast in a way that makes outsiders feel one man is better than the other. And this is correct. But every life has value, Read more
