Category: Podcast
Episodes of the Dudes on Movies podcast
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170 – Hellbent
The Dudes keep their heads at a sexy Halloween party in West Hollywood with 2004’s Hellbent. Does this genre pioneer rise above common tropes and conventions, or does it fall victim to the very thing it’s fighting to transcend? Put on your sexy police uniform, drop the balloons, and join to party to find out!… Read more
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169 – Brokeback Mountain
The Dudes screen another genuine American Classic with 2005’s Brokeback Mountain. Based on Annie Proulx’s original short story, Ang Lee’s film stands as one of the greatest romantic tragedies ever made. Other movies discussed: Hoop Dreams (1994) – Directed by Steve James Silver Bullet (1985) – Directed by Dan Attias QUESTION OF THE WEEK What… Read more
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168 – American Movie
The Dudes pursue their dreams with 1999’s American Movie. This documentary follows a young filmmaker determined to complete his short horror film, despite all the tribulations and booze that gets in his way. It’s a god damn journey man, and you don’t want to miss it. Other movies discussed: Rolling Thunder (1977) – Directed by… Read more
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167 – 2001: A Space Odyssey
The Dudes search for the meaning of existence with Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 masterpiece “2001: A Space Odyssey.” This is a pretty good movie everybody, and if you haven’t seen it, just what in God’s name are you doing with your life? Other movies discussed: The House That Jack Built (2018) – Directed by Lars Von… Read more
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BONUS – Question Of The Week Responses April 2023
We read your responses to our Question of the Week for April 2023! Episode 161 – Encino Man – What movies best depicted your High School life? Episode 162 – The Big Lebowski – What are the best movies in which Los Angeles is a character? Episode 163 – Shattered Glass – What are the… Read more
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166 – Amadeus
The Dudes travel to 18th Century Vienna with 1984’s Amadeus. This modern classic in which Mozart finds himself undercut by his envious colleague Salieri is one of the most decorated films in Movie History. See the film, then laugh maniacally in front of the Nobles! Other movies discussed Caravaggio (1986) – Directed by Derek Jarman… Read more
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165 – Swingers
The Dudes don their finest suits and double down on 1996’s Swingers! Listen to them gush over this classic indie comedy, which helped launch the careers of Vince Vaughn and John Favreau, proving once and for all how money they were. Don’t like this episode? Try another one. This podcast is dead anyway. Other movies… Read more
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164 – The Cremator
The Dudes find similarities between Buddhism and Nazism in 1969’s The Cremator! This hidden gem of world cinema deserves a place at the top of Best Movies Mountain, and will forever haunt you with its disturbing display of psychosis and conformity. Join the party, and free your soul. Other movies discussed The French Connection 2… Read more
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163 – Shattered Glass
The Dudes encounter corruption in Journalism with 2003’s “Shattered Glass”. While Stephen Glass’s crimes weren’t the kind that land you in prison, his Eleanor Shaw-level manipulation leads us to wonder if anything we see or hear can ever be trusted. Other movies discussed Tonight Or Never (1931) – Directed by Mervyn LeRoy Capturing The Friedmans… Read more
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162 – The Big Lebowski
The Dudes abide, with 1998’s “The Big Lebowski”. Do a jay, sniff your half and half, and float peacefully through the Los Angeles skyline with this all-time cult favorite. Don’t like it? Well that’s just like your opinion man. Other movies discussed Lords of Chaos (2018) – Directed by Jonas Åkerlund Bones and All (2022)… Read more
