Dudes on Movies

Hey Dudes!  It's another of our special Bonus episodes where we re-visit a movie we covered years ago.  For Pride 2026, it's time for Prick Up Your Ears, the 1987 classic dramatizing the life of Playwright Joe Orton and his partner Kenneth Halliwell.  If you like deathly dry and sometimes sick humor, Joe Orton was your man, and we hope our discussion would do him proud.  Join us!  

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The Dudes continue Pride 2026 with 2002's incredible Frida.  Salma Hayek and Julie Taymor's collaboration on the life of the iconic painter Frida Kahlo has a beautiful message to share, and just like other heroes we've covered, we need her now more than ever.  Watch the movie, then tune to hang with us!  

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

What are your favorite Live-Action films with animated segments?

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We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for May 2026!

Episode 321 - Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor - What are your favorite final acting performances?

Episode 322 - Furious 7 -  What are your favorite movies about outlaw bikers?

Episode 323 - Rocky IV - What movie sequels did you originally see out of order?

Episode 324 - Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan - Who are the most sympathetic slashers?

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The Dudes continue Pride Month with 1996's "The Birdcage".  This now-classic comedy pairs Robin Williams and Nathan Lane in a farce about people pretending they are something they are not in order to satisfy a lie. It addresses important issues, while still making you laugh out loud. Good stuff.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

What are the best movies about spoiled children?

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The Dudes launch Pride 2026 with 1985's romantic classic My Beautiful Laundrette.  Thatcherism wrecked many lives, and the fallout helped birth a truly hideous UK Far-Right culture.  You wouldn't think this backdrop works for a love story, but life finds a way.  Please tune in for the discussion!    

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

What are the best obscure movies featuring famous actors?

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In this bonus series, Scott and Dave discuss the media they've been consuming. Film, Books, Podcasts, Videogames, and more!

Movies

The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936)

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The Dudes wrap up Deep Sequel month with Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan. The title of this movie promises some really cool stuff, and so does the opening credit sequence of the film, but ultimately is false advertisement. Most of the film is spent on a cruise ship where Jason teleports around offing a bunch of teenagers. It makes no sense, it's not what the title promised, and it's not worth your time. But listen ...

The Dudes keep rolling through Deep Sequel Month with the very rewatchable Rocky IV.  Despite its questionable 80s values, we all return to this movie again and again.  Its action and its flaws make it irresistible, because we get to enjoy montages and music but still marvel at how we spent our childhoods being lied to.  We hope you enjoy our discussion as much as you enjoy Survivor.    

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We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for April 2026!

Episode 317 - August: Osage County - What are the best movies about the fear of turning into your parents?

Episode 318 - Stone Cold -  What are your favorite movies about outlaw bikers?

Episode 319 - Reefer Madness - What are your favorite or least favorite educational films? 

Episode 320 - They Shoot Horses, Don't They? - What are your favorite movies fe...

The Dudes jump cars between skyscrapers in 2015's Furious 7. Yes, it is a big dumb action movie, but for what it is, it does it better than most others. The action is exciting and tight, the acting is good, and the plot is tolerable. It's not high art, but it's some of the best popcorn entertainment you will ever see. It is also Paul Walker's final film before his tragic passing, and serves as a touching tribute. It definitely earn...

The Dudes would like to issue the following statement: Sasha Mitchell is the star of Kickboxer 4, but he's terrible, both personally and professionally.  He's so awful, we've decided to feature a picture of Kamel Krifa's inarguably offensive villain character instead.  This is a wretched film guys, and Dave is to blame for it.  But hang out and listen!     

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

What movies do you reme...

In this bonus series, Scott and Dave discuss the media they've been consuming. Film, Books, Podcasts, Videogames, and more!

Movies

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

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The Dudes enter a Great Depression dance marathon in 1969's They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Desperate people will do desperate things, just for a little food and shelter, and a shot at the American dream. Unfortunately, there are always people who take advantage of this. This film was nominated for 9 Oscars, but not Best Picture. So somebody was smoking crack. It's a great film, utterly bleak, and surprisingly relevant. It's a must ...

The Dudes meet their friends by the statue at 4:20 with 1936's Reefer Madness.  This ludicrous 90-year-old film full of misinformation was financed by a church group, but eventually became ironic fun for college smartasses in the 70s, and then a party for Midnight Movie fans.  Sometimes, good people win.     

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

What are your favorite or least favorite Educational Films?

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We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for March 2026!

Episode 312 - Major League - What are your favorite movies depicting pride in a City?

Episode 313 - The Dark Knight -  Excluding Heath Ledger's Joker, what are your favorite performances in a Comic Book Movie?

Episode 314 - Glory - What are your favorite movies about overcoming unfair treatment?

Episode 315 - Uncle Buck - What are your favorite movies about re...

The Dudes go undercover as outlaw bikers in 1991's Stone Cold! This action vehicle was meant to turn Brian Bosworth into the next Arnold Schwarzenegger. It didn't work, but we got the most awesome, badass spectacle of the time. Lance Henriksen is menacing, and William Forsyth is psychotic. But "The Boz" can handle it. Can you?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

What are your favorite movies about outlaw bikers?

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The Dudes deal with family turmoil with no regard for anyone's feelings with 2013's August: Osage County.  Tracy Letts adapted his acclaimed play for the screen, and in doing so, he and John Wells gathered an incredible cast to make it happen.  SPOILER WARNING: This movie hinges on a major twist, so if you want to see it but haven't yet, please do so before listening.  Then join us for the Drama.      ...

The Dudes make friends with a Coke drinking, McNugget loving space creature in 1988's "Mac & Me"! This blatant E.T. ripoff is famously terrible, but I would argue it's more bizarre than bad. Forced product placement, blatant script theft, and unintentional body horror are just a few of the things that make this mess of a movie what it is. So if you're up for it, grab a Coke and take a gander. Just don't let Spielberg know.

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In this bonus series, Scott and Dave discuss the media they've been consuming. Film, Books, Podcasts, Videogames, and more!

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My Family (1995)

Bugonia (2025)

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