Category: Podcast
Episodes of the Dudes on Movies podcast
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses October 2023
We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for October 2023! Episode 186 – Possession – What movies subverted your expectations on your first viewing?Episode 187 – Society – What are the grossest special effects you’ve ever seen?Episode 188 – Raw – What movies best depict the harsh reality of college life?Episode 189… Read more
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192 – Pumping Iron
The Dudes feel the pump in 1977’s Pumping Iron. This documentary about the world of competitive body building features a pre-movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger and follows him and several others as they compete to see who the biggest “hunk of man” in the world is at the 1975 Mr. Olympia. Take our advices, and listen to… Read more
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191 – Primal Fear
The Dudes are asked to ponder the nature of truth, and our complicity in a broken justice system with 1996’s Primal Fear. This 90s legal drama does a great job hiding it’s secrets, so we wouldn’t dare betray any of them here. Just make sure you start misusing the word ‘allegedly’ as often as you… Read more
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190 – The Invisible Man (1931)
The Dudes unleash a terrible power on the world with 1933’s The Invisible Man. While James Whale’s adaptation of the H.G. Wells classic is a masterclass of practical special effects, it also ponders evil while being hilarious. Its the work of true artists and craftsmen, and in another 90 years will likely still impress. … Read more
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189 – The Return of the Living Dead
The Dudes attempt to fit in with both old guys and every teen subculture with 1985’s zombie classic The Return of the Living Dead. This near-perfect blend of horror, comedy and social commentary was another entry in the canon of VHS boxes that intrigued you as a child at the video store. The good news?… Read more
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188 – Raw
The Dudes get a taste of college life, as they chew on 2016’s Raw. If you like your higher learning served with sibling fights, plot twists, and fantastic performances, then this is the movie for you. Be sure to floss after watching though. Other movies discussed: The Great Dictator (1940) – Directed by Charlie Chaplin… Read more
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses September 2023
We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for September 2023! Episode 182- Five Easy Pieces – What movies best depict artistic male arrogance? Episode 183 – Desperado – What are your favorite sequences in any action movie? Episode 184 – Judas and the Black Messiah – What are the best movies or… Read more
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187 – Society
The Dudes’ fear of rich people is proven completely justified with 1989’s Society. Like El Guapo, this film is not just famous, it’s IN-famous, mainly due to its unforgettable final act that will leave you wishing you’d never investigated the taste of The Shunt. It’s Halloween everybody, let’s get repulsive! Other movies discussed: Mad God… Read more
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186 – Possession
The Dudes abandon their failed marriage and nurture something new with 1981’s Possession. There may be a few bodies (and tentacles) along the way, but that’s a small price to pay for happiness. This film is infamous for many reasons, but it’s the unforgettable performances that ground it for the audience, shocked as they may… Read more
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185 – The Parent Trap (1961)
Mom and Dad are fighting again, so The Dudes employ Twin Magic to put things right with 1961’s The Parent Trap. The amazing Hayley Mills anchors this movie that was formative cinema for Dave, so be prepared for him to wax nostalgic like he’s at death’s door. Come for the romance, stay for the hooliganism! … Read more
