Dudes on Movies

Pride 2025 kicks off with class and panache with 1987's Maurice, a Merchant-Ivory joint full of wit and sophistication.  This tale of repression in early 20th Century England will both move you and outrage you, sometimes within the same scene.  We've come a long way, and yet much of this movie that takes place in 1910 will still feel unfortunately modern.  

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What are your favorite movies about repression?

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The Dudes discover sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll in 1970's Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. Written by Roger Ebert and directed by Russ Meyer, this debauched trip towards fame and fortune not only glamorizes late 60's counter culture, it satirizes Hollywood conventions of the era. This is our happening and it freaks us out!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

What are the trashiest movies you've enjoyed multiple times?

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Episode 265 - Planet of the Apes - What are your favorite Sci-Fi films with deeper meanings?

Episode 266 - Lost In Translation -  What are the most cathartic moments in Cinema?

Episode 267 - Chinatown - What are your favorite cinematic detective stories?

Episode 268 - The Legend of Drunken Master - What are your favorite movie fight scenes?

Episode 264 - Blue Vel...

Vote for The Dudes, and all your wildest dreams will come true with 2004's Napoleon Dynamite.  This endearing comedy about awkwardness and orange perms resonated with audiences, because even with all the hijinks, it was grounded enough to feel completely authentic. You wanna play us?  

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

What are your favorite movies about awkward teenagers?

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The Dudes fight 1970's NYC crime and corruption in 2007's American Gangster. Watch Denzel as he recruits his family, cuts out the middle man, and take over the drug trade. All while Russell Crowe tries to figure it out and deal with his personal problems. Josh Brolin rounds out the cast with an unforgettable performance as the despicable Det. Trupo. Have a nice fuckin' trip back to Jersey.

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What are your favo...

Join The Dudes for the first edition of Director's Corner, a special new series where we cover the life and work of legendary filmmakers.  And who better to begin such a series with than the great Steven Spielberg? Don't miss this one everybody, and get ready for more!

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Drink from The Dudes and live forever with 1994's Interview With The Vampire.  This adaptation of the first entry from Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles was long-awaited, and with a few exceptions, mostly lived up to fan expectations.  It's a sumptuous good time featuring elegant costumes and music, along some of the best hair in Cinema History.  Now, we're hungry, and the city awaits.    

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What are the most ele...

The Dudes get wasted and fight evil businessmen in 2000's The Legend of Drunken Master! This Jackie Chan vehicle combines some of his most exciting fight sequences with an important plot and lots of humor. It released in the 2000s, was made in the 90s, but feels like the 80s. Grab yourself a drink and check it out!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

What are your favorite movie fight scenes?

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The Dudes investigate infidelity and uncover far worse offences with 1974's Chinatown.  This modern noir classic shows the full measure of what was possible in The American New Wave, and filmmakers have been trying to duplicate it ever since.  It's legendary for a reason everybody, so please join us!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

What are your favorite Cinematic Detective Stories?

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Episode 260 - The Man Who Wasn't There - What are your favorite Noir films?

Episode 261 - Topsy-Turvy -  What are your favorite movies about creative partnerships?

Episode 262 - White Men Can't Jump - What movies did you and your friends talk about the most when you were young?

Episode 263 - The Third Man - What movies have a significant character appear late in ...

The Dudes wear pink wigs and yellow camo in 2003's Lost in Translation. Sofia Coppola's film about two lonely souls struggling with who they are and where they are in life is a refreshing and unique take on the romance genre. Scarlett Johansson is wise beyond her years and Bill Murray gives an Oscar deserving performance as basically himself. You'll find yourself rooting for these two throughout the entire film, and feel completely...

The Dudes make a desert of their home and yours with 1968's Planet Of The Apes.  For cultural impact, there are few films more important than Franklin J. Schaffner's classic, and that they keep trying to recapture it's glory with re-makes proves it's continued relevance.  But stay out of the Forbidden Zone with those re-makes, because the original can't be beat!

Other movies discussed:

The Rule of Jenny Pen (2024) - Directed by J...

The Dudes discover the dark side of suburbia with 1986's Blue Velvet. If you've never experienced David Lynch, this is the place to start. It's got all the hallmarks: thrilling mystery, unsettling characters, and psycho-sexual encounters with people you probably shouldn't be involved with. Throw in an off-the-rails Dennis Hopper, and you've got a masterpiece. Just look out for severed ears.

Other movies discussed:

Black Bag (2025...

The Dudes get unwittingly involved in post-war intrigue with 1949's The Third Man.  This noir mystery classic set in Allied-Occupied Vienna features legendary actors, stunning photography, and a ripping zither score!  Join us in analyzing a true Film School essential.

Other movies discussed:

Anora (2024) - Directed by Sean Baker

Heart Eyes (2025) - Directed by Josh Ruben

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What movies have a significant char...

Here we go everybody, it's the first in a series of Bonus episodes where we'll re-visit movies we covered when we originally started.  For the first Re-Dude, we're taking on Paul Thomas Anderson's legendary 1997 epic Boogie Nights!  Please stay tuned to the feed for our normal episodes, and look out for other swell upcoming bonus stuff too.  As always, thank you so much for listening!  

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The Dudes talk a lot of trash with 1992's White Men Can't Jump. The chemistry between Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson, both on screen and on the court, is magnetic. But can they use their talents to hustle peace into their lives? Either way, it's going to be fun. And remember, sometimes when you win, you actually lose, but you can also actually tie or something.

Other movies discussed:

Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched (20...

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Episode 256 - One Hour Photo -  What are the best movies about alienation and loneliness?

Episode 257 - The Burbs - What are the best movies with the worst endings?

Episode 258 - The Collector - What are the most effective films about abduction?

Episode 259 - The Wedding Singer - What are the most infuriating movie romances?

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The Dudes perform without their corsets with 1999's Topsy-Turvy.  This story of Gilbert & Sullivan's Mikado collaboration, along with the inner-workings of the Savoy Theatre is one of Mike Leigh's greatest achievements.  A successful opera isn't easy to pull together, and neither is a film that dramatizes such a production.  It's also Leigh's funniest film, and once you realize how much work the cast put into this one, you'll p...

The Dudes' blackmail plot goes awry in 2001's "The Man Who Wasn't There". Yeah, maybe it didn't go as planned, but they keep it cool, take another drag, and focus on the hair. Doris took the fall for Big Dave, but that's life. They aren't going to prance around about it. Besides, there's a young musician needing a boost. They can make that happen. Heaven to Betsy they can.

Other movies discussed:

Bullit (1968) - Directed by Peter...