Dudes on Movies

The Dudes head to the Dallas Territory with 2023's The Iron Claw. The Von Erichs captivated wrestling fans, and the tragedy of them dying so young and so needlessly is an important story that needed to be told.  And while you'll likely cry when you see this film, you'll somehow leave smiling too.  Sing it with us now: "I wanna live that waaaayyyy, forever...."       Other movies discussed: Little...

The Dudes wrap up Pride 2024 with an all-time classic, 1975's The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Join us on a journey of song and pleasure, as we discover the secrets of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, portrayed by the indelible Tim Curry, and his devious plans. This is the original cult movie, and has been played at theaters around the globe for nearly 50 years. You can't deny it. Give into pleasure.   Other mov...

The Dudes celebration of Pride 2024 rolls on with 1994's Go Fish! This artistic, highly personal film is pure class, and when you realize they did it all with no money, it becomes even more impressive.  Intimate, funny, and groundbreaking, this one is still referenced 30 years later as an inspiration to all independent filmmakers, and it deserves all your attention!   Other movies discussed: Juice...

We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for May 2024! Episode 217 - The Matrix - What are your favorite movies of 1999? Episode 218 - Attack The Block - What are your favorite directorial debuts? Episode 219 - Mortal Kombat - What are your favorite movies based on video games? Episode 220 - The Incredible Shrinking Man - What are your favorite 1950s Science Fiction films? Thanks for li...

The Dudes continue Pride 2024 with 1990's Paris is Burning! This documentary gives an unrelenting look at late 80's ball-culture in New York City, and has been placed in the National Library of Congress for being culturally significant. It's a candid look that's simultaneously fun and heartbreaking.  We see it all: the good, the bad, and the fabulous.   Other movies discussed: Speak No Evil (2022)...

The Dudes elegantly start Pride 2024 with 1991's My Own Private Idaho.  Part Shakespeare, part faux-documentary, part avant-garde experiment, this genre-defying classic gave moviegoers a new perspective on street life, and showcased its two famous leads in ways we hadn't seen before.  So tune in for a discussion on New Queer Cinema, and Udo Kier appreciation.      Other movies discussed: Advise an...

The Dudes get blasted with radiation in 1957's The Incredible Shrinking Man! What first seems like a silly tale of nuclear danger turns out to be so much more, tackling philosophical issues about what it means to be human, and how we too often take for granted the small things in life. Great special effects, and a compelling story will leave you talking about this gem long after the credits roll....

The Dudes scream a movie title at you before the opening credits roll with 1995's Mortal Kombat.  Based on a video game that shaped our culture for better and worse, this less violent live-action adaptation features impressive fighting and attractive locations.  So GET OVER HERE...and...FINISH HIM...and...FLAWLESS VICTORY...Man, the 90s were great.     Other movies discussed: Drowning By Numbers (...

We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for April 2024! Episode 212 - Pump Up the Volume - What are your favorite teen angst movies? Episode 213 - Alien 3 - What polarizing franchise films do you most admire? Episode 214 - Bill & Ted Face the Music - What is your favorite legacy sequel? Episode 215 - Tiptoes - What are the most embarrassing parts of the careers of your favorite act...

The Dudes fight invading aliens, and systematic injustice, in 2011's Attack the Block! This highly original sci-fi adventure not only delivers the thrills and laughs, but thoughtful commentary on modern day society. It also introduced the world to the commanding presence of a pre-Star Wars John Boyega. Both Dudes agree, everyone should be watching this - not playing FIFA.   Other movies discussed:...

The Dudes finally tackle a modern classic with 1999's The Matrix.  If you live on this planet, there's a good chance you're very familiar with this movie, and our only hope is that our discussion measures up.  The good news is that if you were blown away in 1999, nothing has changed since then.      Other movies discussed: Late Night With The Devil (2023) - Directed by Colin and Cameron Cairnes We...

The Dudes battle a tyrannical Alan Rickman in 1991's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves! This box office sensation brought grit and gore to a familiar tale, but it also brough criticism. Is Kevin Costner as bad as they say, does Morgan Freeman celebrate Life Day, and is Bryan Adams the real hero of the film? The Dudes find out and more in this revamped episode! Just remember: everything we do, we do it...

The Dudes patience is stretched far too taut with 2003's Tiptoes, the insanely inappropriate outrage that entreats for the rights of Little People while casting a non-Little Person actor as a Little Person.  Ugly, wrongheaded, shameful, and appalling, this legendarily terrible film is as rotten as movies get.  It's also called Tiptoes. For God's sake everybody.      Other movies discussed: Baby Fa...

We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for March 2024! Episode 208 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Whose films are hard to watch because of the artist's misdeeds? Episode 209 - The Crucible - What are your favorite movies about injustice? Episode 210 - Saturday Night Fever - What are your favorite movies about idiot friends? Episode 211 - Celtic Pride - What are the most...

The Dudes attempt to save the world, and their marriages, in 2020's "Bill & Ted Face the Music"! This legacy sequel finds our most excellent heroes at a low point in their lives, not having lived up to their expectations. However, they get an opportunity to make things right with the help of their loving daughters and several other versions of themselves. Although it has its fair share of prob...

The Dudes go into hypersleep, and are again greeted with terror with 1992's Alien 3.  This famously troubled production almost ended David Fincher's career before it got started, but time has been semi-kind to most of it, mainly due to still impressive practical special effects, and the always awesome Sigourney Weaver.    Other movies discussed: In a Lonely Place (1950) - Directed by Nicholas Ray...

The Dudes broadcast their pirate signal to angsty high schoolers in 1990's Pump Up the Volume! Get ready for some pre-grunge rebellion led by Christian Slater and the always amazing Samantha Mathis in her first major role. It's filled with poignant drama, still relevant social commentary, and a feast of excellent underground tunes! So get your bubble gum, turn it up, and talk hard.   Other movies...

The Dudes pray for a Game 7 miracle and put Boston fans on blast with 1996's Celtic Pride.  While this sports-based comedy can be frustrating at times with unwanted athlete cameos, it still features decent humor and some fairly realistic basketball scenes.  It's also a mostly harmless good time at the movies that we don't get much of anymore, so kick back and enjoy one of Scott's most played VHS t...

The Dudes are staying alive in 1977's Saturday Night Fever. Watch John Travolta dance his way through Brooklyn, women, and life in general. Will he learn to better himself? Will he "make it" with Annette? And will Bobby stop asking so many damn questions? Tune in to find out, and make it two slices two is good.   Other movies discussed: The Devil's Honey (1986) - Directed by Lucio Fulci A Haunting...

We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for February 2024! Episode 204 - Face/Off - What are your favorite examples of actors mimicking other actors? Episode 205 - Sphere - What mediocre films do you enjoy the most? Episode 206 - The One I Love - What are the best movies with a small cast? Episode 207 - The Last Temptation of Christ - What are the best movies about faith? dudesonmovies...

The Dudes can't recall one key Commandment with 1996's The Crucible.  Arthur Miller's masterpiece was both a dramatization of terrible historical events as well as a  powerful allegory against McCarthyism and the HUAC.  Such witch-hunts unfortunately carry on to this day, and if this were a just world, the swine who start them would receive swift retribution.  All that aside, this is a great movie...

It's time once again for the Dudes annual Oscar show.  Join us as we make our picks in all of the major categories.  You know how we feel at this point: we care about the nominees and discussing the films, and that's where it ends.  Can you imagine if they let us program the ceremony?  We'd be done in an hour, and people would have fun for once.  Strap in!    Contact us below! dudesonmovies@gmail....

The Dudes visit Hogwarts for the first time with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! As the third film in the franchise, it develops a more mature tone while hanging on to some of the childish nature from the prior films. But does the film pull it off? Is Snape secretly in a metal band? And why is Gary Oldman riding a bird-horse? Tune in to find the answers!   Other movies discussed: Trucker...

The Dudes spread a message of love in 1988's The Last Temptation of Christ. This Scorsese passion project spawned a worldwide controversy due to its sympathetic and exaggerated portrayal of biblical characters and events. Not just protests, but actual death threats and violence. Sometimes these are the things Men must face to accomplish something greater. Other movies discussed: Class of 1984 (198...

The Dudes stumble into a romantic Event Horizon with 2014's The One I Love, one of the strangest love stories ever told.  Though this movie contains only 3 actors with onscreen speaking roles, its ambition is limitless, and by the end the voice of Mama Cass will play on a loop in your head for days afterward.  Let's just get it going now! "While I'm far away from you, my baby..."       Other movie...