Dudes on Movies

The Dudes get eyeball zapped by creepy kids in 1960's Village of the Damned. If you like weird kids doing weird stuff, then this is the film for you. It's got mind control, casual spousal abuse, and custom explosives! The dudes have a theory as to what caused all this madness, but it's too nasty to type. You'll have to listen.   Other movies discussed: Conclave (2024) - Edward Berger MaXXXine (202...

We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for October 2024! Episode 239 - The Blair Witch Project - What are your favorite Independent Horror Movies? Episode 240 - Re-Animator -  What are your favorite 80s Horror Movies? Episode 241 - The Shining - What are the least faithful book to movie adaptations? Episode 242 - Scream - Who are your favorite Final Girls?   Thanks for listening!   If...

The Dudes have Saturday detention in 1985's The Breakfast Club. Hopefully they use this time to think about what they've done, but we know they'll just end up exploring their inner demons, wondering where Ally Sheedy got that change of clothes, and participate in several dance montages. Listen or they'll waste you!   Other movies discussed: Smile 2 (2024) - Parker Finn So I Married an Axe Murderer...

The Dudes have a 50-50 chance of living, though there's only a 10% chance of that, with 1988's The Naked Gun.  Rapid fire jokes in every frame will leave you wheezing by the 30th minute, and that's just the palate cleanser we all needed after Horror Month.  Enjoy the laughs everybody, because this is our hill, and these are our beans.       Other movies discussed: Sasquatch Sunset (2024) - Directe...

The Dudes are red herrings (or are they the killers?) in 1996's Scream. This meta examination of slasher tropes breathed new life into a tired genre, but also did movie posters no favors. Killer garage doors, works cited pages, and Matthew Lillard combine to make one hell of an experience. Get ready for one last one last scare.   Other movies discussed: Immaculate (2024) - Directed by Michael Moha...

The Dudes should know Sir...they've always been here, with 1980's The Shining, Stanley Kubrick's masterful adaptation of Stephen King's novel.  Ten year-old Dave's fragile, eggshell mind couldn't handle the dread accompanying Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall's incredible acting.  Luckily, he grew up, and he and Scott get to break it all down right in the eye of Horror Month!       Other movies di...

We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for September 2024!   Episode 234 - Stand by Me - What movies do you remember watching with a babysitter? Episode 235 - The General -  What is your favorite silent movie? Episode 236 - Hannibal - What are your favorite examples of a well-known character played by a different actor in a sequel? Episode 237 - Ed Wood - What are your favorite modern...

The Dudes experiment with green serum in 1985's Re-Animator! This Fangoria favorite features acting above its weight class, incredible gore effects, and many unforgettable moments. We gush about all of these things, and also make some dick jokes. You'll never think of the word "head" in the same way!   Other movies discussed: Megalopolis (2024) - Directed by Francis Ford Coppola Teeth (2007) - Dir...

The Dudes start Horror Month with 1999's The Blair Witch Project, the Indie classic that invented a new genre.  Now, this strange episode features our normal discussion, but also strange noises, a blackout in our studio, Scott's thoughts on "Chucky 2", and Dave's head cold.  After listening, please read this Variety feature detailing the actors' experience.  You won't look at the movie the same wa...

The Dudes are "recording a podcast here boss" with 1967's Cool Hand Luke. As a progenitor of the American New Wave, this film brought new ideas and techniques to the world of filmmaking, and pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable on the silver screen. Like eating 50 eggs. Sounds like a nice round number.   Other movies discussed: Humanoids from the Deep (1980) - Directed by Barbara Peeters a...

The Dudes aren't angora salesmen, they're in pictures, with 1994's Ed Wood, Tim Burton's deeply personal biopic about the infamous Grade Z filmmaker and his relationship and collaboration with Bela Lugosi.  It's hilarious, shot in stunning Black and White, and stands as an essential document of Hollywood History.  And remember...future events such as these will affect you...in the future...    Oth...

The Dudes experience fine dining in 2001's Hannibal. This highly anticipated sequel to "The Silence of the Lambs" could never live up to expectations, but that doesn't mean it lacks interesting ideas or quality craftsmanship. It just lacks about everything else. Still, the set pieces are absolutely wild, and Gary Oldman's performance as Mason Verger is something you'll never forget. If he had a mo...

We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for August 2024! Episode 230 - Superbad - Who are your least favorite cinematic police officers? Episode 231 - Super Mario Bros - What movies that you looked forward to were the biggest disappointments? Episode 232 - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - What are your earliest memories of a book you read being made into a movie? Episode 233 - P...

The Dudes go silent for once in their lives with 1926's The General.  Buster Keaton's masterpiece about a courageous train engineer in The American Civil War is both essential viewing for cinephiles, and morally reprehensible.  We always welcome challenging films, and thankfully this one is so expertly crafted, you almost....you know what, no. It makes Southerners the heroes, and that part is inde...

The Dudes want to see a dead body in 1986's Stand By Me. This coming of age tale follows four friends on a journey where they unexpectedly grow as individuals, address past traumas, and gain reverence for things most adolescents ignore. It contains some of the best kid acting ever put to film, and is a nearly perfect experience. Pause this podcast and watch it now.   Other movies discussed: Afflic...

The Dudes go topless in the jungle and get chased by one ugly.... with 1987's Predator.  Oft-quoted, oft-referenced, and oft-memed, this movie defines 80s excess, and still entertains almost 40 years later.  So air-arm-wrestle your best frenemy and paint stripes on your face for...an advantage?  Who cares, this is a damned good time.     Other movies discussed: Party Girl (1995) - Directed by Dais...

The Dudes take a voyage of pure imagination in 1971's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. This children's fantasy favorite brings humor and adventure for all ages, with a sugary coating of social commentary. It's weirdly delightful and worth every second of your time, but if you want admission, you'll need a golden ticket.   Other movies discussed: The Doom Generation (1995) - Gregg Araki Going...

We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for July 2024! Episode 225 - The Iron Claw - What stories that interest you haven't yet been made into a movie? Episode 226 - The Christmas Shoes - What are some TV Movies you remember? Episode 227 - Michael Clayton - What are your favorite movies with extended monologues? Episode 228 - Wet Hot American Summer - What are your favorite movies abou...

The Dudes warp to what they're told is the Mushroom Kingdom with 1993's Super Mario Bros.  Nintendo screened this film, saw what was done with their iconic game and characters, and left The Movie Business forever.  An extreme reaction, but a fair one.  This movie is really dumb everybody, but now and then that's how we like it.      Other movies discussed: Snake Eyes (1998) - Directed by Brian DeP...

The Dudes' fear of separation culminates at a house party in 2007's Superbad. This crude high school comedy set a new standard for the genre, and is considered by many to be one of the best. It also showcases many talents before their rise to fame. So grab your fake ID and be careful who you dance with.   Other movies discussed: Longlegs (2024) - Directed by Oz Perkins Wicked Little Letter (2023)...

The Dudes are presented with tacos that might hold up in court with 2022's The Menu.  Do you despise the wealthy and the pretentious?  Then prepare yourself for roughly 100 minutes of massively creative frontier justice visited on people who are brand-new to consequences.  Do not eat.  Taste, savor, relish.  Then die with those who give.   Other movies discussed: Waking Ned Devine (1998) - Directe...

The Dudes head to summer camp in 2001's Wet Hot American Summer. This absurdist parody takes conventions from popular summer camp movies of the 70s and 80s and spins them on their head. It also features a who's who cast of actors that will keep you saying "Oh, they're in this?" Just be sure to keep your eyes on the sky.   Other movies discussed: Hour of the Wolf (1968) - Directed by Ingmar Bergman...

We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for June 2024! Episode 221 - My Own Private Idaho - What movies were you forbidden from seeing as a young person? Episode 222 - Paris is Burning - What are your favorite movies about subcultures? Episode 223 - Go Fish - What are the most unusual love stories? Episode 224 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Have you ever attended a midnight movie?  ...

The Dudes aren't the guys you kill, they're the guys you buy, with 2007's Michael Clayton.  This well-acted, suspenseful, legal thriller is George Clooney at his smoldering best, while Tilda Swinton and Tom Wilkinson show you why they're two of the best to ever do it.  So curl up with a gripping Fantasy novel, and then irreparably embarrass your colleagues with this modern classic!      Other movi...

The dudes hold back their anger, unsuccessfully, with 2004's The Christmas Shoes. What do you get when you adapt a crappy song into a crappy book and then into a crappy movie? You get this. Rob Lowe learning it's okay to be an asshole as long as your wife accepts your apology. Good lord everyone. Just listen.     Other movies discussed: Persona (1966) - Directed by Ingmar Bergman Night of the Come...