Category: Podcast
Episodes of the Dudes on Movies podcast
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236 – Hannibal
The Dudes experience fine dining in 2001’s Hannibal. This highly anticipated sequel to “The Silence of the Lambs” could never live up to expectations, but that doesn’t mean it lacks interesting ideas or quality craftsmanship. It just lacks about everything else. Still, the set pieces are absolutely wild, and Gary Oldman’s performance as Mason Verger Read more
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses August 2024
We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for August 2024! Episode 230 – Superbad – Who are your least favorite cinematic police officers? Episode 231 – Super Mario Bros – What movies that you looked forward to were the biggest disappointments? Episode 232 – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory – What Read more
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235 – The General
The Dudes go silent for once in their lives with 1926’s The General. Buster Keaton’s masterpiece about a courageous train engineer in The American Civil War is both essential viewing for cinephiles, and morally reprehensible. We always welcome challenging films, and thankfully this one is so expertly crafted, you almost….you know what, no. It makes Read more
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234 – Stand By Me
The Dudes want to see a dead body in 1986’s Stand By Me. This coming of age tale follows four friends on a journey where they unexpectedly grow as individuals, address past traumas, and gain reverence for things most adolescents ignore. It contains some of the best kid acting ever put to film, and is Read more
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233 – Predator
The Dudes go topless in the jungle and get chased by one ugly…. with 1987’s Predator. Oft-quoted, oft-referenced, and oft-memed, this movie defines 80s excess, and still entertains almost 40 years later. So air-arm-wrestle your best frenemy and paint stripes on your face for…an advantage? Who cares, this is a damned good time. OTHER MOVIES Read more
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232 – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
The Dudes take a voyage of pure imagination in 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. This children’s fantasy favorite brings humor and adventure for all ages, with a sugary coating of social commentary. It’s weirdly delightful and worth every second of your time, but if you want admission, you’ll need a golden ticket. OTHER Read more
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses July 2024
We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for July 2024! Episode 225 – The Iron Claw – What stories that interest you haven’t yet been made into a movie? Episode 226 – The Christmas Shoes – What are some TV Movies you remember? Episode 227 – Michael Clayton – What are your 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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230 – Superbad
The Dudes’ fear of separation culminates at a house party in 2007’s Superbad. This crude high school comedy set a new standard for the genre, and is considered by many to be one of the best. It also showcases many talents before their rise to fame. So grab your fake ID and be careful who Read more
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229 – The Menu
The Dudes are presented with tacos that might hold up in court with 2022’s The Menu. Do you despise the wealthy and the pretentious? Then prepare yourself for roughly 100 minutes of massively creative frontier justice visited on people who are brand-new to consequences. Do not eat. Taste, savor, relish. Then die with those who Read more
