The Big Lebowski and Dudeism

Has there ever been a better film than the Big Lebowski? I'm a big fan of the Coen Brothers but as much as I enjoyed Fargo, probably their second best film, I keep on returning to the Big Lebowski.

It's one of those films that grows on you, becoming more enjoyable with repeat screenings. This is one of the classic scenes.

I suppose it's that desire to return to a film, book or show, to become familiar with sections of dialogue while warming to the characters, that helps to create cult status. In the same way people go to repeat performances of the Rocky Horror show when they begin to relate to the characters, although that one didn't work for me.

While not wishing to deny the appeal of The Dude played by Jeff Bridges, my favourite character is Walter Sobchak played by John Goodman.

Some may argue that the script is bordering on the gratuitous. As Sam Elliott says as the stranger, "Do you have to use so many cuss words?" It seems they do.

I realise I have mentioned the Big Lebowski before in this blog but I thought it deserved another airing. I love the soundtrack too.

NB. Thanks to the Big Lebowski I have found religion. Not that I plan to do anything about it. I mean, that's the whole point. If we all became Dudeists and followed Dudesim we'd never get anywhere, never bother anyone, never harm anyone but ourselves, and that might not be a bad thing. Our only concern in life would be a minor commitment to Feng Shui. Everyone needs something to tie a room together.