Happy 25th Birthday, Lebowski
‘The Big Lebowski’ Turns 25: “People Didn’t Get It,” Jeff Bridges Recalls
The Dude looks back — and shares his behind-the-scenes photos — from the Coen brothers’ beloved take on L.A. noir. The film has inspired legions of fans, an annual festival and even a religion, but it wasn’t an instant hit in 1998.
Saw it in the theaters in 1998, wasn't sure what I was getting into, but I loved it and it's still my favorite film.
Rob, are you a member of the Church of the Latter-Day Dude?
"Come join the slowest-growing religion in the world – Dudeism. An ancient philosophy that preaches non-preachiness, practices as little as possible, and above all, uh…lost my train of thought there. Anyway, if you’d like to find peace on earth and goodwill, man, we’ll help you get started. Right after a little nap."
Lmao.
I need a rug to really tie the room together. I wonder if they have one in the merch store...
Younger Cop : And was there anything of value in the car?
The Dude : Oh, uh, yeah, uh... a tape deck, some Creedence tapes, and there was a, uh... uh, my briefcase.
Younger Cop : [expectant pause] In the briefcase?
The Dude : Uh, uh, papers, um, just papers, uh, you know, uh, my papers, business papers.
Younger Cop : And what do you do, sir?
The Dude : I'm unemployed.
I have officially converted to Dudeism. Just ordered this. I look forward to revisiting it and seeing some of the supplemental material. It's been 3 or 4 years or so since I saw the movie...
I actually think some bigger special edition just came out, but I didn't want to spend that much money and I like the 20th Anniversary Cover better...