Movies: They're Pretty Good!
A podcast for film buffs from a lifelong fan of cinema. Every week I discuss one of my favorite films, with a few new ones sprinkled in here and there. I break down the film and talk about the parts that stick out to me. I also like to keep it casual and not take things too seriously, so the is a fair amount of comedy as well. If you’re a fan of movies, from the classics to the modern era, this podcast is for you!
Episodes
65 episodes
Jackass: The Movie (2002)
Johnny Knoxville and his band of maniacs perform a variety of stunts and gross-out gags on the big screen for the first time.
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Episode 63
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37:18
Harakiri (1962)
When a ronin requesting seppuku at a feudal lord's palace is told of the brutal suicide of another ronin who previously visited, he reveals how their pasts are intertwined - and in doing so challenges the clan's integrity.
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Episode 62
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1:03:27
Mac and Me (1988)
An alien trying to escape from NASA is befriended by a wheelchair-bound boy.
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Episode 61
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51:35
La La Land (2016)
When Sebastian, a pianist, and Mia, an actress, follow their passion and achieve success in their respective fields, they find themselves torn between their love for each other and their careers.
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Episode 60
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1:26:40
The Holdovers (2023)
In 1970, a curmudgeonly history teacher at a New England boarding school remains on campus during Christmas break to supervise held over students, and ends up forming an unlikely bond with a brainy but damaged troublemaker.
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Episode 59
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1:15:54
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
Depressed at the commercialism he sees around him, Charlie Brown tries to find a deeper meaning to Christmas.
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Episode 58
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23:10
MaXXXine (2024)
In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.
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Episode 57
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1:41:33
Pearl (2022)
In 1918, a young woman on the brink of madness pursues stardom in a desperate attempt to escape the drudgery, isolation, and lovelessness of life on her parents' farm.
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Episode 56
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1:33:11
X (2022)
In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in a rural Texas farm, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the crew find themselves fighting for their lives.
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Episode 55
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1:00:36
The Straight Story (1999)
A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.
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Episode 54
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2:00:22
Revisiting "Lost Highway" (1997)
"We've met before, haven't we?" Maybe not, but we have talked about this movie before.
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Episode 53
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41:30
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)
In a town like Twin Peaks, no one is innocent. Witness the last seven days of Laura Palmer.
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Episode 52
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1:20:19
Twin Peaks: Season 2, Part 2 (1991)
Season 2 had plenty of filler, but in the end, it redeemed itself.
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Episode 51
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1:38:03
Twin Peaks: Season 2, Part 1 (1990)
This season, we find out who killed Laura Palmer, but at what cost? Ratings, that was the cost.
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Episode 50
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2:19:45
Wild At Heart (1990)
"This whole world's wild at heart and weird on top." The fifth film by director David Lynch stars Nicholas Cage and Laura Dern as young lovers on the run.
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Episode 49
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59:21
Twin Peaks: Season 1 (1990)
Who killed Laura Palmer? Also, who was Laura Palmer, really?
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Episode 48
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1:45:10
Revisiting "Blue Velvet" (1986)
Revisiting the fourth, and possibly my favorite, film by David Lynch. Be a good neighbor and listen, or I'll send you a love letter, straight from my heart.
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Episode 47
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30:38
Dune (1984)
David Lynch's third film is... weird, and not in his usual way. However, this may not have been his fault!
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Episode 46
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36:09
The Elephant Man (1980)
The second film by David Lynch, possibly his most normal, but definitely his saddest. In contention for one of the saddest films ever made.
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Episode 45
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38:37
Eraserhead (1977)
The first film by the incredible David Lynch, which many interpret to be about the fear of adult responsibility. Lynch never revealed its true meaning, only stating that nobody ever got close to his interpretation.
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Episode 44
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46:44
WALL·E (2008)
Pixar's ninth film, and my personal favorite, is the subject of this week's episode. A film that exemplifies beauty and humanity in a very unlikely setting.
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Episode 43
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32:07
Beau is Afraid (2023)
Beau is Afraid... of his own thoughts... and his mom. The insane third film from Ari Aster is shocking and hilarious and off the rails in all the best way.
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Episode 42
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1:15:38
Lost Highway (1997)
Prepare to be lured into the hauntingly enigmatic world of David Lynch's "Lost Highway," as I, Travis Dudding, guide you through the film's nightmarish landscape. This episode peels back the curtain on a marriage shrouded in secrecy and a serie...
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Episode 41
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1:13:45
2024 Academy Awards Nominations Special
Unlock the secrets of this year's most talked-about films as I, Travis Dudding, bring you a heartfelt and meticulous breakdown of the 2024 Academy Award nominations. Prepare to embark on an impassioned journey through the Best Picture category,...
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Episode 40
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1:33:43