Dudes on Movies

It's time for the Dudes to find true Happiness. That's why they're watching "Happiness" from Todd Solondz! This movie is very controversial and divisive, and the Dudes understand if you do not endorse it. That's why they are also listing a few other movies that are great, but they don't ever want to watch again. Pharrell would be proud! Other Movies Discussed An Ideal Husband - Directed by Oscar W...

The Dudes review 1980's "My Bodyguard", directed by Tony Bill; starring Chris Makepeace, Adam Baldwin, and Matt Dillon. They also briefly discuss social media and how it affects the movie biz. Other Movies Discussed Taxi zum Klo (Taxi to the Toilet) - Directed by Frank Ripploh The Wrestler - Directed by Darren Aronofsky Break Music Egmont Overture Op. 84 - by Ludwig van Beethoven www.dudesonmovies...

The Dudes travel to Ancient Greece, and join Lou Ferrigno on his journey to fight robotic monsters, throw things into outer space, and meet bodacious babes. Only Cannon Films could produce such treasure! Other Movies Discussed Europa Report - Directed by Sebastián Cordero E.T. - Directed by Stephen Spielberg Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey - Directed by Peter Hewitt Break Music Apotheose from Grande sy...

It's time to fight the war on drugs, Dude style. Michael Douglas, Benicio Del Toro, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, star in Steven Soderbergh's masterpiece about the futility of the drug war, and how it affects the lives of people from all walks of life. Other Movies Discussed The Faculty - Directed by Robert Rodriguez The Witch - Directed by Robert Eggers Break Music Fantasie in Fm, Op. posth. 103 - by...

It's the Dudes' first Academy Awards special! In the first half, they each give their pick for eight of the different categories, discuss each of the movies, and read the results of the listener poll, which you can vote for here: www.dudesonmovies.com/oscars2016 The second half of the show takes the Dudes to New York City, and even Sicily, as they review 1972's Best Picture winner: The Godfather....

Pour yourself a nice glass of Chianti, cook up some fava beans, and join the Dudes at the dinner table with Dr. Hannibal Lecter! They'll team up with Jodi Foster on a quest to find Buffalo Bill: the world's worst dermatologist! Other Movies Discussed The Brady Bunch Movie - Directed by Betty Thomas Just Cause - Directed by Arne Glimcher Heavyweights - Directed by Steven Brill Mr. Payback: An Inter...

After a top-secret helicopter crash, the Dudes must travel to the Netherlands to piece together their fragmented memory; but along the way, they run afoul of a snakebite victim, a news reporter, and *chicka-chicka* Slim Shady. Can their Kung-Fu mastery help them defeat more than one well dressed henchmen? Can it help them balance on precarious ledges? Do they really do their own stunts?? Tune in t...

The Dudes head back to the moon, except this time, it's all fun and game! Join them, as they discuss the various sketches in this 80's cult classic, and share a few movie watching memories from their past! Other Movies Discussed The White Ribbon - Directed by Michael Haneke The Hurt Locker - Directed by Kathryn Bigelow Face Off - Directed by John Woo A Night at the Roxbury - Directed by John Forte...

It's time for the Dudes to pay Kenya a visit. While they're there, they'll discuss colonialism in films, rename all the tigers, and play a Kid Rock album for Michael Douglas. Grab your blunderbuss and join us on this lion hunt! Other Movies Discussed Smoke Signals - Directed by Chris Eyre Jeremiah Johnson - Directed by Sydney Pollack Topsy Turvy - Directed by Mike Leigh The Man Who Would Be King -...

The Dudes put on their finest clothes so they can enjoy getting sick in "Vietnamtown" (one of their favorite pastimes). They also discuss some movie torture scenes that make them ill. Also, has Scott found his new favorite movie? Other Movies Discussed Life Itself - Directed by Steve James Delirious - Directed by Tom DiCillo Hard Candy - Directed by David Slade Hostile - Directed by Eli Roth Marat...

It's time for the Dudes to create their own moonshine, and intimidate the local law enforcement. But do they have what it takes to stand up to Guy Pierce with weird eyebrows? All joking aside, they also discuss how real life prohibition influenced the movies, and then Dave finally recommends some great Goth albums. Other Movies Discussed Laura - Directed by Otto Preminger Atari: Game Over - Direct...

Nothing screams "Old Hollywood" like rich socialites in Philadelphia! Join the dudes as they help Katherine Hepburn discover her own self-identity, and confess to some classic "must see" movies that still must see themselves. Other Movies Discussed Creep - Directed by Patrick Brice Trainwreck - Directed by Judd Apatow Barry Lyndon - Directed by Stanley Kubrick Psycho - Directed by Alfred Hitchcock...

It's 1981 and time to join the Dudes for an epic New Year's Eve party. In the cab ride over, the Dudes tell the Dave Chappelle their movie-watching resolutions for 2016, and also awkwardly reject a perverted pick-up attempt. Don't black-out early for this one! Happy New Year, dudes! Other Movies Discussed The Sacramen - Directed by Ty West Trollhunter - Directed by André Øvredal The Parent Trap (1...

It's Christmas time, and the Dudes are spending the holidays in Beverly Hills with a bunch of rich, coked-up white kids! Hop in the Corvette, and come along for the ride! They also discuss their favorite Christmas movies, and even some of their most hated Christmas songs! Ho ho ho, Dudes! Other Movies Discussed Side Effect - Directed by Steven Soderbergh Scrooge (1970) - Directed by Ronald Neame G...

The Dudes tackle the mid-section of the prequel trilogy, and bring up some very serious questions. Does George Lucas know how a monarchy works? What part of Toydaria is Watto really from? And since when did Carlito Brigante open a club on Coruscant?! Find out the answers and have a few laughs in this 30 years in the making podcast! Other Movies Discussed Spectre - Directed by Sam Mendes Leon: The...

The Dudes finally break orbit in this lunar themed episode! They discuss 2009's "Moon", starring Sam Rockwell, directed by Duncan Jones. They also get historical by discussing the 1902 French classic "A Trip to the Moon" from Georges Méliès. Other Movies Discussed The Guest - Directed by Adam Wingard Box of Moonlight - Tom DiCillo A Trip to the Moon (1902) - Directed by Georges Méliès Break Music...

It's time for the 2010 remake of "The Karate Kid"! Dave and Scott have been dreading this moment ever since pre-production on this film began, but they knew they would one day need to watch it. Did it meet their expectations, exceed them, or fall short? Listen to find out! They also briefly discuss other remakes, and spit out a few ideas for movies they would like to see remade. Other Movies Discu...

Get ready to hear the Dudes gush about one of their favorite movies, 1984's "The Karate Kid"! Nary a day goes by, without one of the Dudes dropping a quote from this movie. They also discuss a brief history of music in movies, and list off some of their favorites. Other Movies Discussed Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan - Directed by Sergey Bodrov In a World... - Directed by Lake Bell Velvet Goldmi...

The Dudes review 1993's "Naked", but don't worry, they keep their clothes on. This is quite a film, so be sure to give it a listen. They also discuss a few actors and actresses whom they believe don't get the credit they deserve. Other Movies Discussed The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover - Directed by Peter Greenaway Stray Dog - Directed by Akira Kurosawa Confessions of a Dangerous Mind - Di...

It's time for some laughs(?), as the Dudes review 2006's "Grandma's Boy", directed by Nicholaus Goossen; starring Allen Cover and Linda Cardellini. But before the review, the Dudes spend the entire first segment discussing many other films: Dirty Harry, Spring Breakers, Gummo, Kids, The Bling Ring, Animal House, Austin Powers, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Elf, Anchorman, EuroTrip, Wedding Cras...

The Dudes join Al Pacino for a little undercover homo-erotic thrills in 1980's "Cruising", directed by William Friedkin. They also discuss the portrayal of homosexuality throughout cinema history. Other Movies Discussed Funny Games - Directed by Michael Haneke Amour - Directed by Michael Haneke The Thing (2011) - Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. Break Music "Minuet in G" by Beethoven

It's our Halloween finale, and we're taking on 1982's "The Thing"! If practical effects that look real, screenplays that make sense, and cinematography that captures the tone perfectly are your thing, then this movie is for you! Break Music - "Crossing the Threshold" by royaltyfreemusic https://archive.org/details/EerieCreepyAndScaryMusicForYourScoresDvds Find us on Social Media! https://www.faceb...

The Dudes take on cult B-movie, "The Stuff". Will this campy, horror-comedy prove itself worthy, or will the Dudes strike it down with disapproval? Tune in to find out! They also have a discussion on B-movies, in general, and recommend a handful of various films. Break Music - "Crossing the Threshold" by royaltyfreemusic https://archive.org/details/EerieCreepyAndScaryMusicForYourScoresDvds

The dudes continue horror month with 2009's "The House of the Devil". They also tell some hilariously harrowing tales of their child hood scary movie moments. You've got to listen to some of this shit to believe it! Break Music - "Crossing the Threshold" by royaltyfreemusic https://archive.org/details/EerieCreepyAndScaryMusicForYourScoresDvds

Halloween is upon us, and the Dudes kick off their first annual scary movie month with 2014's Australian sleeper hit, The Babadook. They also discuss what actually makes a good horror movie: what makes it effective. And guess what? It's different for everyone. Break Music - "Crossing the Threshold" https://archive.org/details/EerieCreepyAndScaryMusicForYourScoresDvds www.dudesonmovies.com www.face...