Category: Podcast
Episodes of the Dudes on Movies podcast
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234 – Stand By Me
The Dudes want to see a dead body in 1986’s Stand By Me. This coming of age tale follows four friends on a journey where they unexpectedly grow as individuals, address past traumas, and gain reverence for things most adolescents ignore. It contains some of the best kid acting ever put to film, and is… Read more
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233 – Predator
The Dudes go topless in the jungle and get chased by one ugly…. with 1987’s Predator. Oft-quoted, oft-referenced, and oft-memed, this movie defines 80s excess, and still entertains almost 40 years later. So air-arm-wrestle your best frenemy and paint stripes on your face for…an advantage? Who cares, this is a damned good time. OTHER MOVIES… Read more
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232 – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
The Dudes take a voyage of pure imagination in 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. This children’s fantasy favorite brings humor and adventure for all ages, with a sugary coating of social commentary. It’s weirdly delightful and worth every second of your time, but if you want admission, you’ll need a golden ticket. OTHER… Read more
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses July 2024
We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for July 2024! Episode 225 – The Iron Claw – What stories that interest you haven’t yet been made into a movie? Episode 226 – The Christmas Shoes – What are some TV Movies you remember? Episode 227 – Michael Clayton – What are your… Read more
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231 – Super Mario Bros (1993)
The Dudes warp to what they’re told is the Mushroom Kingdom with 1993’s Super Mario Bros. Nintendo screened this film, saw what was done with their iconic game and characters, and left The Movie Business forever. An extreme reaction, but a fair one. This movie is really dumb everybody, but now and then that’s how… Read more
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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
