Category: Podcast
Episodes of the Dudes on Movies podcast
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295 – Good Night and Good Luck
The Dudes try like Hell to maintain their faith in Democracy with 2005’s Good Night and Good Luck. This study of the great Edward R. Murrow standing up against Joe McCarthy and authoritarianism is even more relevant today than when it was released. Guys, it’s going to be OK, please don’t lose hope. The only Read more
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BONUS – What Have You Been Watching October 2025
In this new bonus series, Scott and Dave discuss the media they’ve been consuming. Film, Books, Podcasts, Videogames, and more! MoviesOne Battle After Another (2025)The Long Walk (2025)Marrowbone (2017)Ordinary People (1980) TVKing of the HillCobra Kai BooksMad MagazineThe Slide Area by Gavin LambertInherit the Wind PodcastsNorthwoods Baseball Sleep RadioPost Games WebsitesWrestlecrap.comDinosaurdracula.com VideogamesTomb Raider (2013) (PS3)Dark Read more
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294 – The Fly
The Dudes discover the horrible side effects of teleportation in 1986’s The Fly! This body horror masterpiece from David Cronenberg features disgusting makeup, tragic romance, and Jeff Goldblum’s abs. All stuff we need more of! It can get pretty gross at times, but hey, if you vomit, at least you can slurp it back up. Read more
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293 – It Follows
The Dudes tell themselves it’s the last time they trust a Jeff with 2014’s It Follows. This minimalist Horror film full of compelling drama and social commentary made a big impact when it was first released, and in the last 11 years has become a modern classic. Forget about not going into the water, this Read more
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses September 2025
We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for August 2025! You’ll also hear Dave explains how Society and It’s a Wonderful Life deliver the same life lessons. Episode 286 – 25th Hour – What are your favorite movies about betrayal? Episode 287 – Inglorious Basterds – What are your favorite revisionist history Read more
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292 – Final Destination
The Dudes cheat death in 2000’s Final Destination. This smart horror film has an engaging premise and some genuinely shocking kills. It’s not perfect, but who doesn’t want to see death come for a bunch of teenagers with a Rube Goldberg device. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What are your favorite elaborate movie deaths? Thanks for Read more
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291 – Saw II
The Dudes refuse to sit and listen despite multiple warnings and assurances with 2005’s Saw II. Tobin Bell is a great actor, and every scene he’s in is interesting. Corrupt Cops are a blight on our society, and this movie makes that clear. There’s more than one unpredictable twist, and they even make logical sense. Read more
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290 – Animal House
The Dudes pledge to the Delta fraternity in 1978’s Animal House. National Lampoon’s first film created what we now know as the gross-out comedy. It’s lewd, offensive, and somehow still humorous. Is it worth a watch today? Well, did we give up when the German’s bombed Pearl Harbor? … I think you have your answer. Read more
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BONUS – What Have You Been Watching September 2025
In this new bonus series, Scott and Dave discuss the media they’ve been consuming. Film, Books, Podcasts, Videogames, and more! MoviesTrouble in Mind (1985)UHF (1989)Bring Her Back (2025)Weapons (2025)Lara Croft Tomb Raider (2001)Rodan (1956)I Knew It Was You : Remembering John Cazale (2009)Conclave (2024) TVPee-Wee as HimselfQueer for FearDark Winds (Season 1 & 2) BooksMr. Know-It-All Read more
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289 – Rope
The Dudes learn to choose their words carefully, lest their pupils become Fascists with 1948’s Rope. One of Alfred Hitchcock’s many classics, this claustrophobic thriller is a mystery for the characters instead of the viewer. But the suspense is still palpable, because as much as you want Brandon and Phillip to be caught, you can’t Read more
