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
60 episodes
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
The Hateful Eight (2015)
Bundle up, because we're guiding you through Quentin Tarantino's "The Hateful Eight," a film that transforms the icy backdrop of Wyoming's Teton Range into a fiery crucible of suspense and human intrigue. As we hunker down in Minnie's Haberdash...
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Episode 39
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1:04:24
The Shining (1980)
Ever wandered through the eerie hallways of Kubrick's imagination? Join me, Travis Dudding, as we unlock the dread and genius within "The Shining." Traverse the unsettling journey of the Torrance family, where the Overlook Hotel's disorienting ...
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Episode 38
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1:40:04
The Thing (1982)
Imagine the chills running down your spine as you uncover the horrors lurking in the Antarctic ice with John Carpenter's "The Thing." With my "The Thing" t-shirt proudly worn, I lead you into the heart of Carpenter's masterpiece, discussing the...
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Episode 37
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38:50
Fargo (1996)
Brace yourself for a subzero cinematic journey as we explore the wintry wit and suspense of the Coen Brothers' "Fargo." Discover the complexities of Jerry Lundegaard's bumbling crime gone wrong, and how the frigid Minnesota landscape becomes a ...
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Episode 36
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59:32
The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
Picture a Christmas where jingle bells don't ring and Santa's sleigh remains parked in the North Pole. That's the curious premise of the 1974 classic, "The Year Without a Santa Claus," which my brother Tyler and I explore in our latest podcast ...
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Episode 35
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56:27
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Prepare to rediscover the whimsy and wit of Whoville as your new favorite trio, myself, Travis Dudding, and the ever-entertaining Boston cousins, Brooke and Erika, peel back the festive wrapping on Ron Howard's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."...
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Episode 34
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1:34:30