Category: Podcast
Episodes of the Dudes on Movies podcast
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174 – Witness
The Dudes hide out on an Amish farm with 1985’s Witness. This early career hit from director Peter Weir cemented Harrison Ford, who was already a giant movie star, as a truly great actor. Join us as we discuss this fantastic film, and learn a little about Dave’s up-brining. What a mensch! Other movies discussed: Read more
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173 – John Wick
The Dudes blow past NWO Security to the VIP Room of The Red Circle with 2014’s John Wick. This high octane, ultraviolent revenge story gives you everything you want and some of what you don’t. But even if you get mad, stick around, because the appeal of Keanu Reeves is impossible to resist. Other 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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171 – Bound
The Dudes find themselves in an uncommonly erotic web of deceit with Lana and Lilly Wachowski’s 1996 Neo-Noir thriller “Bound”. Join us in adulthood, and treat yourself to the kind of movie that’s truly difficult to come by today. Other movies discussed: Chungking Express (1994) – Directed by Wong Kar-wai The Dead Zone (1983) Read more
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses May 2023
We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for May 2023! Episode 166 – Amadeus – What are your favorite music biopics? Episode 167 – 2001: A Space Odyssey – What movies fill you with existential dread? Episode 168 – American Movie – What documentaries can you re-watch endlessly? Call the Voicemail! 628-400-DUDE 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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168 – American Movie
The Dudes pursue their dreams with 1999’s American Movie. This documentary follows a young filmmaker determined to complete his short horror film, despite all the tribulations and booze that gets in his way. It’s a god damn journey man, and you don’t want to miss it. Other movies discussed: Rolling Thunder (1977) – Directed by Read more
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167 – 2001: A Space Odyssey
The Dudes search for the meaning of existence with Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 masterpiece “2001: A Space Odyssey.” This is a pretty good movie everybody, and if you haven’t seen it, just what in God’s name are you doing with your life? Other movies discussed: The House That Jack Built (2018) – Directed by Lars Von Read more
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses April 2023
We read your responses to our Question of the Week for April 2023! Episode 161 – Encino Man – What movies best depicted your High School life? Episode 162 – The Big Lebowski – What are the best movies in which Los Angeles is a character? Episode 163 – Shattered Glass – What are the Read more
