Category: Podcast
Episodes of the Dudes on Movies podcast
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201 – Midsommar
On its first international stop, Dudes On Demand 2024 goes way out of your phone’s signal range with 2019’s Midsommar. If you’re patient, this movie delivers massively in every scenario. And if these events disturb you, try to remember its just a spring clean for The May Queen. Other movies discussed: Blood Feast (1963) –… Read more
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses December 2023
We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for December 2023! Episode 195 – Gods and Monsters – What are your favorite fictional stories in which real people are characters? Episode 196 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – What are your favorite examples of breaking the fourth wall in movies? Episode 197 –… Read more
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200 – Being There
Dudes On Demand 2024 ventures forth with 1979’s Being There! This satire of American politics, culture, and society was famously Peter Sellers’ final performance, and oh what a performance it is. Grab your television remote, put on your finest vintage clothing and give Raphael this message: the Dudes like to watch. https://dudesonmovies.podbean.com/e/200-being-there/ Other movies discussed:A… Read more
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199 – Before Sunrise
Dudes On Demand 2024 launches with 1995’s modern classic Before Sunrise! You’ve probably never lived quite as vicariously through other people as you do watching this movie, and with good reason. Celine and Jesse’s romance is what we all aspire to, even if it slips our grasp after roughly 12 hours. Just remember everybody: This… Read more
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The Hays Code: Hollywood History Part 1
In Part I of their series on Hollywood History, Scott and Dave take you through the Production Code and its influence on not just Cinema but the rest of American culture. Will Hays, Joseph Breen, and their enablers worked tirelessly to make sure movies didn’t reflect reality, and in this podcast we give you the… Read more
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198 – It’s a Wonderful Life
The Dudes learn there’s more to life than money in 1946’s It’s a Wonderful Life. This holiday classic tells the tale of George Bailey, a generous everyman who sacrifices his own happiness to do what’s right. But is there a cost? Make a wish, ring those bells, and celebrate the people you love – because… Read more
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197 – The Hidden Fortress
The Dudes protect their future Queen in enemy territory with 1958’s The Hidden Fortress. This classic jidaigeki adventure is another excellent entry in the Toshiro Mifune/Akira Kurosawa collaboration. While Mifune is as amazing as ever, prepare to be blown away by the power of Misa Uehara, whose portrayal of the Princess will make you seriously depressed about… Read more
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses November 2023
We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for November 2023! Episode 191 – Primal Fear – What is your favorite courtroom drama?Episode 192 – Pumping Iron – What are your favorite movies that feature actors before they were famous?Episode 193 – The Karate Kid Part III – What sequels have you found… Read more
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196 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
The Dudes run afoul of school officials and ditch class in style with 1986’s Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. There’s a good chance you’re very familiar with this classic, so let us walk you through this impossibly overstuffed day of activities. Gummy bear? They’ve been in my pocket, they’re real warm and soft. Other movies… Read more
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195 – Gods and Monsters
The Dudes lumber down the street beneath a rain machine with 1998’s Gods and Monsters. This brilliant fictionalized story of the last days of filmmaker James Whale is not only a great movie about Old Hollywood, but also a realistic, meditative study on aging and dementia. Its a great success for everyone involved, and a… Read more
