Dudes on Movies

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 best movies about investigative journalism? Episode 164 - The Cremator -  What is the most obscure movies you've eve...

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 Black Robe (1991) - Directed by Bruce Beresford QUESTION OF THE...

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 discussed Presumed Innocent (1990) - Directed by Alan J. Pakula Men (2022) - Direct...

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 (1975) - Directed by John Frankenheimer The Gate (1987) - Directed b...

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 (2003) - Directed by Andrew Jarecki QUESTION OF T...

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) - Directed by Luca Guadagnino QUESTION OF THE WEEK What are your favorite movi...

We read your responses to our Question of the Week for March 2023! Episode 155 - Three Amigos - What is your favorite movie about the movie business? Episode 156 - American Psycho - What movies are better than the books? Episode 157 - Cliffhanger -  What movies did you enjoy as a child, but not so much as an adult? Episode 158 - Eastern Promises -  What are the best movies about ordinary people ha...

The Dudes find comfort in the warm embrace of early 90s MTV culture with "Encino Man".  Return to a time when there wasn't a cellphone in sight, and shoddy recordkeeping allowed you to enroll a caveman in school with no further questions. Other movies discussed Halloween Ends (2022) - Directed by David Gordon Green Nope (2022) - Directed by Jordan Peele QUESTION OF THE WEEK What movies most accura...

The Dudes uncover an international conspiracy of Communist subversion with 1962's "The Manchurian Candidate".  Why don't you pass the time by downloading an episode of a podcast? Other movies discussed Adaptation (2002) - Directed by Spike Jonze John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) - Directed by Chad Stahelski QUESTION OF THE WEEK What are the bravest movies about the political process? Contact us below! d...

The Dudes accept an exciting new position in Jasper, MO this week with 1989's incredible Road House.  Sweaty, sleazy fun from pillar to post, this is Action Cinema so pulse-pounding and sexy, you'll be ready for a throat rip of your very own.        Other movies discussed Before Sunrise (1995) - Directed by Richard Linklater Miracle Mile (1988) - Directed by Steve De Jarnatt QUESTION OF THE WEEK W...

The Dudes try hard to keep their humanity as they wrestle with David Cronenberg's 2007 masterpiece "Eastern Promises".  Does an ordinary citizen have any chance when dealing with Organized Crime? Can evil fail-sons or embarrassing uncles be redeemed?  Join us for a frank discussion.      Other movies discussed Above The Rim (1994) - Directed by Jeff Pollack Barbarian (2022) - Directed by Zach Creg...

The Dudes decide it's a good idea to unnecessarily risk their lives climbing cliffsides without ropes or any protective equipment with 1993's Cliffhanger.  God-tier recovery ability allows our protagonists to live through some truly shocking events, such that even the most experienced trash cinephiles will find themselves taken aback.  Can you use another person as a toboggan, and steer using thei...

It's time once again for the Dudes annual Oscar show.  Join us as we make our picks in all of the major categories.  Full disclosure: we care about the nominees and discussing the films, but as for the ceremony itself, we just can't bring ourselves to sit through it anymore.  Cut the monologues, the stupid jokes, the skits, the dance numbers, and you know what, even complaining is exhausting.  Enj...

The Dudes once again get waist-deep in 80s Excess as they tackle 2000's American Psycho.  Will society ever solve its Patrick Bateman Problem?  Not when we allow inequality to flourish, and the truly guilty go unpunished.  But as sure as our name is Dudes On Movies, the people of America can overcome their own personal Patrick Bateman, which also happens to be the actual Patrick Bateman!       Oth...

We read your responses to our Question of the Week for February 2023! Episode 151 - Return Of The Jedi - Do the changes to the Star Wars movies still bother you? Episode 152 - Taxi Driver - What are your favorite movies in which NYC is a character? Episode 153 - Wall Street -  What are the best cautionary tales about being lead astray by the wrong mentor? Episode 154 - What are your favorite movie...

Join The Dudes in conquering your own personal El Guapo with 1986's "Three Amigos".  Nearly 40 years after its release, this staple of VHS and Spaghetti-O Summers still makes us feel that everything in life is gonna be OK.  Other movies discussed Can't Hardly Wait (1998) - Directed by Deborah Kaplan & Harry Elfont Chrysalis (2007) - Directed by Julien Leclercq QUESTION OF THE WEEK What is your fav...

***Please excuse the mild distortion 27:00-30:00*** Its time to sharpen up your bow and play some Britney Spears arranged for cello and violin as The Dudes tackle 2020's "Promising Young Woman".  Cassandra's methods might be unorthodox, but considering her cause and what she's up against, its hard to argue with the results.  Hang with us and analyze the results.  Other movies discussed The Counsel...

"Greed, for lack of a better word, is good". (No it most certainly is not.) Yes, the Dudes wade into Late-stage Capitalism with 1987's "Wall Street"! Michael Douglas's iconic performance as Gordon Gekko will make you question whether we live in a democracy.  Its also just a good movie, and you should watch it.  Join us!  Other movies discussed Italianamerican (1974) - Directed by Martin Scorsese R...

You talkin' to me? Yes, the dudes are taking on a landmark of American cinema - the indelible "Taxi Driver"! Hear them gush about the performances, the script, and everything else about this indelible film. Of course there are still plenty of laughs in true dude fashion. Dust off your Game Genie and buckle up!  Other movies discussed To Have and Have Not (1944) - Directed by Howard Hawks Nightmare...

The Dudes have returned, so what better movie to celebrate that return than "Return of the Jedi"! In typical dude fashion, we point out all the flaws as well as all the moments we love and cherish. Assemble your shuttle crew and join us for an adventure set in a galaxy far, far away... Other Movies Discussed: Coriolanus (2011) – Directed by Ralph Fiennes Catch Me if you Can (2002) – Directed by St...

Hey Dudes! Scott and Dave are back with all new episodes! We are extremely excited to continue our cinematic adventure with you!

It had to happen someday everybody.  The Dudes' bid you all Godspeed with 1990's "The Godfather Part III", directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, and Andy Garcia.  If you know anyone that doesn't support this movie, they likely never saw it, or they have no taste.  Either way, cut them out of your life! This has been an amazing 3 years, thanks to everyone who supported...

With heavy hearts, (listen til' the end), The Dudes discuss everyone's all-time favorite, 1996's "Independence Day", directed by Roland Emmerich, starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, and Jeff Goldblum.  You know the plot, "David tell him!" Other Movies Discussed: Demons (1985) – Directed by Lamberto Bava Nine Lives (2016) – Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld Contact us below! www.dudesonmovies.com www.fac...

The Dudes demand answers about existence and ponder The Book of Job with 2009's "A Serious Man", directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, starring Michael Stuhlbarg.  When a person's life becomes a parade of misery, their faith in God is tested.  And when your local clergy and even loved ones seem to hate your guts for no good reason, the only refuge is.........You know what?  We don't know, and we're not...

The Dudes analyze cinematic tofu with 2001's "Life As A House", directed by Irwin Winkler, starring Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas and Hayden Christensen.  When a person knows their death is imminent, they tend to develop immunity to life's inconsequential nonsense, which ordinarily would be relatable.  But when every imaginable storytelling cliche' is employed, it becomes harder and harder to...