Category: Podcast
Episodes of the Dudes on Movies podcast
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195 – Gods and Monsters
The Dudes lumber down the street beneath a rain machine with 1998’s Gods and Monsters. This brilliant fictionalized story of the last days of filmmaker James Whale is not only a great movie about Old Hollywood, but also a realistic, meditative study on aging and dementia. Its a great success for everyone involved, and a… Read more
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194 – Clash of the Titans (1981)
The Dudes find their destiny in 1981’s Clash of the Titans! Thanks to Zeus’ inability to keep it in his pants, we join Perseus on his epic journey to slay the Gorgon, save his bride, and appease the Gods once and for all. Filled with Ray Harryhausen’s stop-motion special effects, an R2D2 clone, and a… Read more
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193 – The Karate Kid Part III
The Dudes de-plane at LAX only to find themselves in yet another blood feud with 1989’s The Karate Kid Part III. Daniel Larusso is a nice enough guy. But he possesses an indefinable quality which attracts tormenters, and instead of engaging in self-assessment and gaining a deeper understanding of his issues so that this doesn’t… Read more
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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
