Category: Podcast
Episodes of the Dudes on Movies podcast
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209 – The Crucible
The Dudes can’t recall one key Commandment with 1996’s The Crucible. Arthur Miller’s masterpiece was both a dramatization of terrible historical events as well as a powerful allegory against McCarthyism and the HUAC. Such witch-hunts unfortunately carry on to this day, and if this were a just world, the swine who start them would receive… Read more
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Oscars – 2023 Predictions
It’s time once again for the Dudes annual Oscar show. Join us as we make our picks in all of the major categories. You know how we feel at this point: we care about the nominees and discussing the films, and that’s where it ends. Can you imagine if they let us program the ceremony? … Read more
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208 – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
The Dudes visit Hogwarts for the first time with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! As the third film in the franchise, it develops a more mature tone while hanging on to some of the childish nature from the prior films. But does the film pull it off? Is Snape secretly in a metal… Read more
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207 – The Last Temptation of Christ
The Dudes spread a message of love in 1988’s The Last Temptation of Christ. This Scorsese passion project spawned a worldwide controversy due to its sympathetic and exaggerated portrayal of biblical characters and events. Not just protests, but actual death threats and violence. Sometimes these are the things Men must face to accomplish something greater.… Read more
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206 – The One I Love
The Dudes stumble into a romantic Event Horizon with 2014’s The One I Love, one of the strangest love stories ever told. Though this movie contains only 3 actors with onscreen speaking roles, its ambition is limitless, and by the end the voice of Mama Cass will play on a loop in your head for… Read more
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses January 2024
We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for January 2024! Episode 199 – Before Sunrise – What are your favorite movies that take place over a single day? Episode 200 – Being There – What are your favorite final performances? Episode 201 – Midsommar – What are your favorite movies about cults?… Read more
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205 – Sphere
The Dudes don’t often find themselves pondering mediocrity, but that’s the case this week with 1998’s Sphere, an atmospheric but often tedious Science Fiction adventure. Weirdly edited, unevenly paced, and sometimes a gigantic mess, even the bombastic ending leaves you wanting after 135(!) misspent minutes. All aboard. Other movies discussed: Lord Of The… Read more
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204 – Face/Off
The Dudes attempt to explain an experimental surgery gone wrong in 1997’s Face/Off! This unhinged action film from acclaimed director John Woo is just as awesome as it is ridiculous. Excellently crafted action sequences, and incredible mimicry from its two stars, propel this off-the-wall crowd pleaser beyond its plot holes and into the the action… Read more
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Bonus – 2023 Dudes Year in Review
In this Bonus Hangout episode, Scott and Dave give you their thoughts on the state of the show, as well as additional insight into when they screw up. Its a lot of fun, and its all for the benefit of our favorite people: The Listeners! Thank you so much everybody! (Photo: Cate Blanchett and Todd… Read more
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203 – Oldboy
Dudes On Demand 2024 makes its final stop in South Korea with 2003’s Oldboy, the brutal, stylish, relentless masterpiece that asks you to think very carefully about revenge. Infamous for its brutality and shocking twists, it’s also entirely grounded and the kind of human drama you can’t believe you can identify with. Other movies discussed:… Read more
