Category: Podcast
Episodes of the Dudes on Movies podcast
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230 – Superbad
The Dudes’ fear of separation culminates at a house party in 2007’s Superbad. This crude high school comedy set a new standard for the genre, and is considered by many to be one of the best. It also showcases many talents before their rise to fame. So grab your fake ID and be careful who… Read more
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229 – The Menu
The Dudes are presented with tacos that might hold up in court with 2022’s The Menu. Do you despise the wealthy and the pretentious? Then prepare yourself for roughly 100 minutes of massively creative frontier justice visited on people who are brand-new to consequences. Do not eat. Taste, savor, relish. Then die with those who… Read more
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228 – Wet Hot American Summer
The Dudes head to summer camp in 2001’s Wet Hot American Summer. This absurdist parody takes conventions from popular summer camp movies of the 70s and 80s and spins them on their head. It also features a who’s who cast of actors that will keep you saying “Oh, they’re in this?” Just be sure to… Read more
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses June 2024
We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for June 2024! Episode 221 – My Own Private Idaho – What movies were you forbidden from seeing as a young person? Episode 222 – Paris is Burning – What are your favorite movies about subcultures? Episode 223 – Go Fish – What are the… Read more
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227 – Michael Clayton
The Dudes aren’t the guys you kill, they’re the guys you buy, with 2007’s Michael Clayton. This well-acted, suspenseful, legal thriller is George Clooney at his smoldering best, while Tilda Swinton and Tom Wilkinson show you why they’re two of the best to ever do it. So curl up with a gripping Fantasy novel, and… Read more
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226 – The Christmas Shoes
The dudes hold back their anger, unsuccessfully, with 2004’s The Christmas Shoes. What do you get when you adapt a crappy song into a crappy book and then into a crappy movie? You get this. Rob Lowe learning it’s okay to be an asshole as long as your wife accepts your apology. Good lord everyone.… Read more
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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
