Dudes on Movies

147 - Life As A House

The Dudes analyze cinematic tofu with 2001's "Life As A House", directed by Irwin Winkler, starring Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas and Hayden Christensen.  When a person knows their death is imminent, they tend to develop immunity to life's inconsequential nonsense, which ordinarily would be relatable.  But when every imaginable storytelling cliche' is employed, it becomes harder and harder to truly sympathize with what should be universally appreciated.  Join us for this R-rated Hallmark Hall of Fame feature.
Other Movies Discussed:
Thor : Ragnarok (2017) – Directed by Taika Waititi
Hereditary (2018) – Directed by Ari Aster
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
What is your favorite movie about teen angst?
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BONUS - Question of the Week Responses

We read your responses to our Question of the Week!
Episode 141 - Nightcrawler
What is your favorite Jake Gyllenhaal performance?
Episode 142 - The Karate Kid Part II
What sequel rivals the original?
Episode 143 - The Sweet Hereafter
What is your favorite film about grief?
Episode 144 - Bram Stoker's Dracula
What is your favorite vampire movie?
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146 - Quills

The Dudes tackle censorship and religious hypocrisy with 2000's "Quills", directed by Philip Kaufman, starring Geoffrey Rush and Kate Winslet.  Though the developed world seemingly enjoys freedom of expression today, if we look closer we realize that the careful management of art and information is about as bad today as it was in the time of the Marquis de Sade.  Its not an easy subject, buts its an important one that affects us all.
Other Movies Discussed:
The Lost City of Z (2017) – Directed by James Gray
Last Flag Flying (2017) – Directed by Richard Linklater
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
What is your favorite Michael Caine performance?
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145 - Eve’s Bayou

The Dudes machete their way through Spanish moss with 1997's "Eve's Bayou", directed by Kasi Lemmons, starring Lynn Whitfield and Samuel L. Jackson.  When we reflect on any experience, did it always happen exactly as our memory says it did?  Can our own minds be characterized as unreliable on something we're damned sure about?  The Dudes don't fully know either, but join us anyway for a hidden gem from the great decade that was the 1990s!
Other Movies Discussed:
Good Time (2017) – Directed by Josh and Benny Safdie
Spaceballs (1987) – Directed by Mel Brooks
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
What is your favorite movie set in The Deep South?
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144 - Bram Stoker’s Dracula

The Dudes come hard after some very famous people with 1992's "Bram Stoker's Dracula", directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder.  Is introducing suburban children to the magic of goth culture enough to save this sumptuous, practical effects-driven re-telling of Stoker's legend?  Join the Dudes as they come to a pitiless verdict!  (At least Scott.) 
Other Movies Discussed:
The Lost Boys (1987) – Directed by Joel Schumacher
The Wizard of Oz (1939) – Directed by Victor Fleming (eventually)
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
What is your favorite vampire movie?
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Bonus - Question of the Week Responses - April 2018

We read your responses to our Question of the Week!
Episode 136 - Fire in the Sky
What is your favorite example of alien abduction in any film?
Episode 137 - Raiders of the Lost Ark
What is your favorite movie in the Indiana Jones Saga?
Episode 138 - The Sunshine Boys
What is your favorite comedy duo?
Episode 139 - Magnolia
What is your favorite Tom Cruise performance?
Episode 140 - Deep Cover
What is your favorite undercover cop movie?
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143 - The Sweet Hereafter

Coming to terms with grief and loss dominates 1997's "The Sweet Hereafter", directed by Atom Egoyan, starring Ian Holm and Sarah Polley.  This story about the aftermath of a school bus crash in a small town features excellent performances and a particularly outstanding use of a non-linear timeline.  Its not fun, but its still great.  Join us!
Other Movies Discussed:
Spanking The Monkey (1994) – Directed by David O. Russell
Monster Trucks (2016) – Directed by Chris Wedge
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
What is your favorite movie about grief?
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142 - The Karate Kid Part II

The Dudes would never ask "Is this seat taken?" with 1986's "The Karate Kid Part II", directed by John G. Avildsen, starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita.  Daniel Larusso, everyone's favorite obnoxious, ugly American, accompanies his mentor Mr. Miyagi to Okinawa. What transpires is a highly original film in many ways. (But not all.) Join us!
Other Movies Discussed:
Cronos (1993) – Directed by Guillermo del Toro
The Apartment (1960) – Directed by Billy Wilder
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
What sequel in a film series rivals the original?
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141 - Nightcrawler

The Dudes sit by a police scanner and remember the habits of highly successful people with 2014's "Nightcrawler", directed by Dan Gilroy, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo.  What would happen if the most enthusiastic person at your company was secretly a psychotic who hated people and had a video camera?  This movie.  Join The Dudes as they crap all over TV news and imagine life trying not to piss off a very dangerous man.
Other Movies Discussed:
Burial Ground (aka Nights of Terror) (1981) – Directed by Andrea Bianchi
Midnight Cowboy (1969) – Directed by John Schlesinger
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
What is your favorite Jake Gyllenhaal performance?
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140 - Deep Cover

The Dudes put on a new face and discuss 1992's "Deep Cover", directed by Bill Duke, starring Laurence Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum.  Stories about undercover cops have been told a million times before, but thanks to great actors and a few original ideas, this movie manages to be somewhat unpredictable.  (In places.)
Other Movies Discussed:
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) – Directed by Martin Scorsese
Do The Right Thing (1989) – Directed by Spike Lee
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
What is your favorite movie about undercover cops?
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