Category: Podcast
Episodes of the Dudes on Movies podcast
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272 – Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
The Dudes discover sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll in 1970’s Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. Written by Roger Ebert and directed by Russ Meyer, this debauched trip towards fame and fortune not only glamorizes late 60’s counter culture, it satirizes Hollywood conventions of the era. This is our happening and it freaks us… Read more
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses April 2025
We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for May 2025! Episode 265 – Planet of the Apes – What are your favorite Sci-Fi films with deeper meanings? Episode 266 – Lost In Translation – What are the most cathartic moments in Cinema? Episode 267 – Chinatown – What are your favorite cinematic… 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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Steven Spielberg – Director’s Corner #1
Join The Dudes for the first edition of Director’s Corner, a special new series where we cover the life and work of legendary filmmakers. And who better to begin such a series with than the great Steven Spielberg? Don’t miss this one everybody, and get ready for more! Thanks for listening! If you want more… Read more
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269 – Interview With The Vampire
Drink from The Dudes and live forever with 1994’s Interview With The Vampire. This adaptation of the first entry from Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles was long-awaited, and with a few exceptions, mostly lived up to fan expectations. It’s a sumptuous good time featuring elegant costumes and music, along some of the best hair in Cinema… 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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267 – Chinatown
The Dudes investigate infidelity and uncover far worse offences with 1974’s Chinatown. This modern noir classic shows the full measure of what was possible in The American New Wave, and filmmakers have been trying to duplicate it ever since. It’s legendary for a reason everybody, so please join us! QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What are… Read more
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses March 2025
We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for March 2025! Episode 260 – The Man Who Wasn’t There – What are your favorite Noir films? Episode 261 – Topsy-Turvy – What are your favorite movies about creative partnerships? Episode 262 – White Men Can’t Jump – What movies did you and your… 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
