Dudes On Movies

The Dudes become groupies for the greatest rock band to tour the Midwest: "Hedwig and the Angry Inch"! This rock odyssey recalls the tragic yet awesome tale of how one individual overcomes impossible odds, follows their dreams, and casts out the demons of their past. All with truly excellent music! Other movies discussed: Autumn Sonata (1978) - Directed by Ingmar Bergman Graveyard Shift (1990) - Directed by Ralph S. Singleton QUESTION OF THE WEEK What are your favorite movies about betrayal? Contact us below! dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

The Dudes find themselves in an uncommonly erotic web of deceit with Lana and Lilly Wachowski's 1996 Neo-Noir thriller "Bound".  Join us in adulthood, and treat yourself to the kind of movie that's truly difficult to come by today.     Other movies discussed: Chungking Express (1994) - Directed by Wong Kar-wai The Dead Zone (1983) - Directed by David Cronenberg QUESTION OF THE WEEK What are the best movies about theft? Contact us below! dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for May 2023! Episode 166 - Amadeus - What are your favorite music biopics? Episode 167 - 2001 : A Space Odyssey - What movies fill you with existential dread? Episode 168 - American Movie -  What documentaries can you re-watch endlessly? Call the Voicemail! 304-804-DUDE dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

The Dudes keep their heads at a sexy Halloween party in West Hollywood with 2004's Hellbent. Does this genre pioneer rise above common tropes and conventions, or does it fall victim to the very thing it's fighting to transcend? Put on your sexy police uniform, drop the balloons, and join to party to find out! Other movies discussed: The Greasy Strangler (2016) - Directed by Jim Hosking Knock at the Cabin (2023) - Directed by M. Night Shyamalan QUESTION OF THE WEEK What are your favorite slasher films that don't involve Freddy Kreuger, Michael Meyers, Leatherface, Jason Voorhees,  Ghost Face, or Pinhead? Contact us below! dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

The Dudes screen another genuine American Classic with 2005's Brokeback Mountain.  Based on Annie Proulx's original short story, Ang Lee's film stands as one of the greatest romantic tragedies ever made.   Other movies discussed: Hoop Dreams (1994) - Directed by Steve James Silver Bullet (1985) - Directed by Dan Attias QUESTION OF THE WEEK What are your favorite movies about living a double life? Contact us below! dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

The Dudes pursue their dreams with 1999's American Movie. This documentary follows a young filmmaker determined to complete his short horror film, despite all the tribulations and booze that gets in his way. It's a god damn journey man, and you don't want to miss it. Other movies discussed: Rolling Thunder (1977) - Directed by John Flynn Goodfellas (1990) - Directed by Martin Scorsese QUESTION OF THE WEEK What documentaries can you re-watch endlessly? Contact us below! dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

The Dudes search for the meaning of existence with Stanley Kubrick's 1968 masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey."  This is a pretty good movie everybody, and if you haven't seen it, just what in God's name are you doing with your life?  Other movies discussed: The House That Jack Built (2018) - Directed by Lars Von Trier Wristcutters : A Love Story (2006) - Directed by Goran Dukic QUESTION OF THE WEEK What movies fill you with existential dread? Contact us below! dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

We read your responses to our Question of the Week for May 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 ever seen? Episode 165 - Swingers -  What is the least annoying Vince Vaughn performance? Call the Voicemail! 304-804-DUDE dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

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 WEEK What are your favorite music biopics? Contact us below! dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

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) - Directed by Alex Garland QUESTION OF THE WEEK What is the least annoying Vince Vaughn performance? Contact us below! dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

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 by Tibor Takács QUESTION OF THE WEEK  What is the most obscure movie you've ever watched? Contact us below! dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

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 THE WEEK What are your favorite movies about Investigative Journalism? Contact us below! dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

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 movies in which Los Angeles is a character? Contact us below! dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

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 having to deal with Organized Crime? Episode 159 - Road House -  What are the best Modern Westerns? Call the Voicemail! 304-804-DUDE dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies  

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 accurately depict your high school life? Contact us below! dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

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! dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

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 What is the best Modern Western? Contact us below! dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

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 Cregger QUESTION OF THE WEEK What are the best movies about ordinary citizens dealing with Organized Crime? Contact us below! dudesonmovies@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

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 their face?  Then you're on the Team!  Other movies discussed Perdita Durango (1997) - Directed by Alex de la Iglesia Belfast (2021) - Directed by Kenneth Branagh QUESTION OF THE WEEK What movie did you enjoy early in life but not so much later in life? Contact us below! www.dudesonmovies.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies

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.  Enjoy the show! Contact us below! www.dudesonmovies.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies dudesonmovies@gmail.com