Category: Podcast
Episodes of the Dudes on Movies podcast
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225 – The Iron Claw
The Dudes head to the Dallas Territory with 2023’s The Iron Claw. The Von Erichs captivated wrestling fans, and the tragedy of them dying so young and so needlessly is an important story that needed to be told. And while you’ll likely cry when you see this film, you’ll somehow leave smiling too. Sing it… Read more
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224 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Dudes wrap up Pride 2024 with an all-time classic, 1975’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Join us on a journey of song and pleasure, as we discover the secrets of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, portrayed by the indelible Tim Curry, and his devious plans. This is the original cult movie, and has been played at theaters… Read more
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223 – Go Fish
The Dudes celebration of Pride 2024 rolls on with 1994’s Go Fish! This artistic, highly personal film is pure class, and when you realize they did it all with no money, it becomes even more impressive. Intimate, funny, and groundbreaking, this one is still referenced 30 years later as an inspiration to all independent filmmakers,… Read more
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses May 2024
We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for May 2024! Episode 217 – The Matrix – What are your favorite movies of 1999? Episode 218 – Attack The Block – What are your favorite directorial debuts? Episode 219 – Mortal Kombat – What are your favorite movies based on video games? Episode… Read more
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222 – Paris is Burning
The Dudes continue Pride 2024 with 1990’s Paris is Burning! This documentary gives an unrelenting look at late 80’s ball-culture in New York City, and has been placed in the National Library of Congress for being culturally significant. It’s a candid look that’s simultaneously fun and heartbreaking. We see it all: the good, the bad,… Read more
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221 – My Own Private Idaho
The Dudes elegantly start Pride 2024 with 1991’s My Own Private Idaho. Part Shakespeare, part faux-documentary, part avant-garde experiment, this genre-defying classic gave moviegoers a new perspective on street life, and showcased its two famous leads in ways we hadn’t seen before. So tune in for a discussion on New Queer Cinema, and Udo Kier… Read more
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220 – The Incredible Shrinking Man
The Dudes get blasted with radiation in 1957’s The Incredible Shrinking Man! What first seems like a silly tale of nuclear danger turns out to be so much more, tackling philosophical issues about what it means to be human, and how we too often take for granted the small things in life. Great special effects, and a… Read more
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219 – Mortal Kombat
The Dudes scream a movie title at you before the opening credits roll with 1995’s Mortal Kombat. Based on a video game that shaped our culture for better and worse, this less violent live-action adaptation features impressive fighting and attractive locations. So GET OVER HERE…and…FINISH HIM…and…FLAWLESS VICTORY…Man, the 90s were great. Other movies discussed: Drowning… Read more
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BONUS – Question of the Week Responses April 2024
We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for April 2024! Episode 212 – Pump Up the Volume – What are your favorite teen angst movies? Episode 213 – Alien 3 – What polarizing franchise films do you most admire? Episode 214 – Bill & Ted Face the Music – What is your… Read more
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218 – Attack the Block
The Dudes fight invading aliens, and systematic injustice, in 2011’s Attack the Block! This highly original sci-fi adventure not only delivers the thrills and laughs, but thoughtful commentary on modern day society. It also introduced the world to the commanding presence of a pre-Star Wars John Boyega. Both Dudes agree, everyone should be watching this… Read more
