Dudes on Movies

179 - Secrets and Lies

The Dudes encounter family strife and turmoil with Mike Leigh's 1996 Palme D'Or-winning Secrets and Lies.  What can you say? This timeless, Stone-Cold Classic about complicated lives from Britain's greatest filmmaker is both heartbreaking and hilarious, and you should watch it.       
Other movies discussed:
Beau Travail (1999) – Directed by Claire Denis
The Vast of Night (2019) – Directed by Andrew Patterson
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are the best movies about broken families?
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178 - Young Adult

The Dudes can’t stop living in the past with 2011’s Young Adult. Watch as Charlize Theron self-destructs and ruins the lives of everyone around her. They say all characters must grow and have an arc over the course of a film, but do they???
Other movies discussed:
That Guy Dick Miller (2014) – Directed by Elijah Drenner
The Queen's Gambit (2020) – Created by Scott Frank & Allan Scott
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your favorite movies about immature protagonists?
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177 - Idiocracy

The Dudes are forced to navigate a world where every citizen behaves like your most ignorant uncle with 2006's Idiocracy.  Mike Judge's cautionary tale somewhat polarizes Scott and Dave, but in the end we can all agree the world we currently inhabit wouldn't need that much of a push to become the one depicted here.  Now go away, batin'.    
Other movies discussed:
Oppenheimer (2023) – Directed by Christopher Nolan
Midnight Mass (2021) – Directed by Mike Flanagan
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What movies about The Future are the most plausible?
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176 - Casablanca

The Dudes sacrifice everything while seeking passage to America with Hollywood’s ultimate classic, Casablanca. Filled with unforgettable romance, mystery, and intrigue, there’s a reason this movie has transcended time. Even those who haven’t seen it know it and can quote it. And although the thoughts of a couple podcasters doesn’t amount to a hill of beans in this world, we’re still going to discuss it. Here’s looking at you, kid.
Other movies discussed:
Tonight or Never (1931) – Directed by Mervin LeRoy
Waterworld (1995) – Directed by Kevin Reynolds
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What movie romances rival Casablanca?
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175- Nil By Mouth

This week on the show, Scott and Dave discuss 1997's Nil By Mouth, Gary Oldman's ultra-realistic look at life in South London. 
Warning: This films deals explicitly with domestic violence, and we discuss the issue at length during the episode. 
Other movies discussed:
Fall (2022) – Directed by Scott Mann and Jonathan Frank
Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (2020) – Directed by Junta Yamaguchi
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are movies you've heard are excellent that you refuse to see? (Or Vice Versa?)
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BONUS - Question of the Week Responses June 2023

We read your responses to our Questions of the Week for June 2023!
Episode 169 - Brokeback Mountain - What are your favorite movies about living a double life?
Episode 170 - Hellbent - What are your favorite slasher films that don't involve Freddy Kreuger, Michael Meyers, Leatherface, Jason Voorhees, Ghost Face, or Pinhead?
Episode 171 - Bound - What are the best movies about theft?
Episode 172 - Hedwig and the Angry Inch - What are your favorite movies about betrayal?
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174 - Witness

The Dudes hide out on an Amish farm with 1985’s Witness. This early career hit from director Peter Weir cemented Harrison Ford, who was already a giant movie star, as a truly great actor. Join us as we discuss this fantastic film, and learn a little about Dave’s up-brining. What a mensch!
Other movies discussed:
Welcome to New York (2014) – Directed by Abel Ferrara
Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (2020) – Directed by Junta Yamaguchi
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are the best movies that represent your roots or what you come from?
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Learn more about the Amish troubles with these resources Dave mentioned at the end of the show:
The Misfit Amish – Mary Byler - https://www.themisfitamish.com/
The Plain People’s Podcast – Jasper Hoffman - https://www.theplainpeoplespodcast.com/

173 - John Wick

The Dudes blow past NWO Security to the VIP Room of The Red Circle with 2014's John Wick.  This high octane, ultraviolent revenge story gives you everything you want and some of what you don't.  But even if you get mad, stick around, because the appeal of Keanu Reeves is impossible to resist.   
Other movies discussed:
Crimes Of The Future (2022) - Directed by David Cronenberg
Okja (2017) - Directed by Bong Joon-ho
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your favorite movies about idiot sons?
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172 - Hedwig and the Angry Inch

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?
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171 - Bound

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?
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