My advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The Big Lebowski received mixed reviews at the time of its release. Where's the fucking money, you little brat? Are you happy, you crazy fuck? Oh, that's Cynthia's dog. The Stranger: "[21] The use of the Stranger's voice-over also came from Chandler as Joel remarked, "He is a little bit of an audience substitute. The limited-edition package includes a Jeff Bridges photo book, a ten-years-on retrospective, and an in-depth look at the annual Lebowski Fest. [shouting] Obviously, you're not a golfer. And of course they're going to say that they didn't get it, because she wants more, man! I'm watching him while Cynthia and Marty Ackerman are in Hawaii. The Dude: Of course the car made it home, you're calling me at home. Walter, face it, there isn't any connection. And what was all that shit about Vietnam? I mean, you know the guy? See what happens,Lebowski? [after a pause] Private Investigator: The Stranger: It's a male myth about feminists that we hate sex. Knox Harrington: Westward the wagons, across the sands of time until we - ah, look at me. It's good knowin' he's out there. Mark it, Dude. But unfortunately there are some people - it is called satyriasis in men, nymphomania in women - who engage in it compulsively and without joy. Knox Harrington: Ever thus todeadbeats, Lebowski. Walter, ya know, it's Smokey, so his toe slipped over the line a little, big deal. [22]:43 When they started writing the script, the Coens wrote only 40 pages and then let it sit for a while before finishing it. I didn't blame anyone for the loss of my legs. Call the medics, Dude. "[30][32] Burnett was going to be credited on the film as "Music Supervisor", but asked his credit to be "Music Archivist" because he "hated the notion of being a supervisor; I wouldn't want anyone to think of me as management". A bunch of fig-eaters wearing towels on their heads, trying to find reverse in a Soviet tank. DUDE It's uh, it's down there somewhere. Watch this performance to see shambling executed with nonchalant grace and a seemingly out-to-lunch character played with fine comic flair. Sometimes. The big Lebowski gave me an empty briefcase, so take it up with him, man! This is bowling. The uzi! That's a Bummer, man. Let me tell *you* something, pendejo. 'Course I can't say I've seen London, and I ain't never been to France. [67] Roger Ebert added The Big Lebowski to his list of "Great Movies" in March 2010. No. The Dude: Mr. Lebowski, he called himself "The Dude". The Dude: What the fuck are you talking about? You could use it as an excuse to make some money disappear. IT'S PARTLY INSPIRED BY RAYMOND CHANDLER'S THE BIG SLEEP. [22]:79 The Coen brothers shot much of the film with wide-angle lens because, according to Joel, it made it easier to hold focus for a greater depth and it made camera movements more dynamic. The new five-year contract between quarterback Jackson and the Ravens is valued at $260 million, making him the highest-paid player in the league, according to Maude Lebowski: Ja, uzzervize ve kill ze girl. Also, let's not forget - let's *not* forget, Dude - that keeping wildlife, an amphibious rodent, for uh, domestic, you know, within the city - that aint legal either. Would you like a drink? Dios mio, man. The Dude: Three thousand years of beautiful tradition, from Moses to Sandy Koufax Walter Sobchak: $150 at All-Clad (Save $160) The Dude: [78][79][80], It has been used as a carnivalesque critique of society, as an analysis on war and ethics, as a narrative on mass communication and US militarism and other issues. Let's take that hill! No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of. Maude Lebowski: Walter Sobchak: [Last line] In addition, a limited-edition "Achiever's Edition Gift Set" also included The Big Lebowski Bowling Shammy Towel, four Collectible Coasters that included photographs and quotable lines from the film, and eight Exclusive Photo Cards from Jeff Bridges' personal collection. What the fuck is he talking about? You're not interested in sex? His head is The Dude: Walter Sobchak: The Coens' top choice was Marlon Brando, but he was unable to star in the film due to health issues. [12]:9192 The Dude was also partly based on a friend of the Coen brothers, Peter Exline (now a member of the faculty at USC's School of Cinematic Arts), a Vietnam War veteran who reportedly lived in a dump of an apartment and was proud of a little rug that "tied the room together". Blond Treehorn Thug: WebThe image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. Have it your way. With the right vest, you can still fit The Ten Essentials for your day hike, yet will feel much more comfortable due to taking several pounds off of your back. Mr. Lebowski asked me to repeat that: her life is in your hands. "[52], Since its original release, The Big Lebowski has become a cult classic. The first species described within this genus in 2007 is based on 270-million-year-old plant fossils from Texas, and is called Lebowskia grandifolia. Rest easy, good buddy, you're doing fine. We know that you stole a car. You brought the fuckin' Pomeranian bowling? What are you, a fucking park ranger now? [TV Version] [70] In August 2016, it was reported that Turturro would reprise his role as Jesus Quintana in The Jesus Rolls, a spin-off of The Big Lebowski, based on the 1974 French film Going Places, with Turturro starring, writing, and directing. "[31] Burnett was able to secure songs by Kenny Rogers and the Gipsy Kings and also added tracks by Captain Beefheart, Moondog and Bob Dylan's "The Man in Me". "[46] In a five star review for Empire Magazine, Ian Nathan wrote: "For those who delight in the Coens' divinely abstract take on reality, this is pure nirvana" and "in a perfect world all movies would be made by the Coen brothers. The Big Lebowski: WHAT ARE YOU, A BUNCH OF FUCKING CRYBABIES? WebLook at it: a young trophy wife, marries this guy for his money, she figures he hasn't given her enough, you know, she owes money all over town. Taking care of her fucking dog. Walter Sobchak: Ethan said, "We wanted something that would generate a certain narrative feeling like a modern Raymond Chandler story, and that's why it had to be set in Los Angeles We wanted to have a narrative flow, a story that moves like a Chandler book through different parts of town and different social classes. So you have no frame of reference here, Donny. To protect depositors, the FDIC is entering into a purchase and assumption agreement with JPMorgan WebWhere's the money,Lebowski? Maude Lebowski: Well sure, man. Jackie Treehorn: Dude, the chinaman is not the issue here! Share the best GIFs now >>> That poor woman that poor SLUT kidnapped herself. "Deception and detection: The Trickster Archetype in the film, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Big_Lebowski&oldid=1151776498, United States National Film Registry films, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, "Stamping Ground" (The track actually includes two songs, starting with "Theme", which then leads to "Stamping Ground"), Gary Burger, David Havlicek, Roger Johnston, Thomas E. Shaw and Larry Spangler. Walter Sobchak: That's fuckin' ingenious, if I understand it correctly. Oh, uh, yeah, uh a tape deck, some Creedence tapes, and there was a, uh uh, my briefcase. I'm throwing rocks tonight. Nihilist #2: You want me to blow on your toes? The Dude: Fuck it! Lenin. Walter Sobchak: Summer Game Fest is not a trade show. Fucking Germans. Walter Sobchak: So what are you saying? Download this press release (PDF) SACRAMENTO The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced today it is now accepting applications for the 2023 CalMoneySmart Grant Program, which will award a total of $2 million to In the briefcase? I'm more Jewish than Tevye! So I can die with a smile on my face, without feelin' like the good Lord gypped me. The Dude: Your name is on it; it's your money," she recalled him advising her, so that her savings wouldn't be inaccessible in a frozen account. Bullshit, Walter. When he comes to, he is arrested and taken to a local police station, where the police chief threatens him and warns him to stay out of Malibu. And was there anything of value in the car? I lost my train of thought here. | image tagged in gifs,the big lebowski,lebowski,follow the money,show me the money,money in politics | made w/ In the early 1920s, even the mail order catalog of Sears, Roebuck and Co. sold fashionable cardigans ranging in price from $4.50 to $10.75. Ve don't care. [looks at man lazing in the pool] In The Big Lebowski we did write for John [Goodman] and Steve [Buscemi], but we didn't know who was getting the Jeff Bridges role. On both sides of what E3 was, were going to have these big fan gatherings, Keighley says. And a good day to you, sir! I'm not We're talking about unchecked aggression here, dude. Your wheel! In a profanity-laden tirade, Quintana implies that he does not believe that Walter's religious reasons for not wanting to bowl on Saturday are sincere. Consulting his bowling partners, Vietnam veteran Walter Sobchak and fall guy Donny Kerabatsos, the Dude visits wealthy philanthropist Jeffrey Lebowski ("the big Lebowski"), requesting compensation for the rug. Come on, you're being very un-Dude. "[20]:171 In order to liven up a scene that they thought was too heavy on exposition, they added an "effete art-world hanger-on", known as Knox Harrington, late in the screenwriting process. I'll just check with the boys down at the crime lab, they've got four more detectives working on the case. They're calling the cops, put the piece away. Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov! The Dude: The Dude: Your wife is Bunny. The Stranger: [pulls out a gun] Walter Sobchak: Share the best GIFs now >>> Nihilist #3: New 'Vette? I got a rash, man. Walter, would you just shut the fuck don't say a peep while I'm doing business here, man! The Big Lebowski: The goons demand that the Dude pay back some money his wife borrowed, or else. Nothing is fucked here, Dude. The Big Lebowski: Walter Sobchak: I didn't rent it shoes. [20]:156 Walter Sobchak: Hey, cool it Walter. [22]:82, To achieve the point-of-view of a rolling bowling ball the Coen brothers mounted a camera "on something like a barbecue spit", according to Ethan, and then dollied it along the lane. His name's Lebowski? You cannot drag this negative energy in to the tournament! Walter Sobchak: The Dude: Lemme take another look. I don't fuckin' care! That's right, Dude. Maude Lebowski: WebEnjoy listening all about "The Dude", the Coen brothers, and whether or not Larry actually stole the money. Yes, Mr. Lebowski, these unfortunate souls cannot love in the true sense of the word. [after recovering his car from the Auto circus]. We're all, we're all very fond of her. How have things been going? First Republic customers will keep all their money, but companys stock is worth zero in its current form. Brandt: Nobody fucks with the Jesus! Statewide Program Aims to Advance Financial Empowerment for All Californians. Walter Sobchak: Walter Sobchak: But unfortunately there are some people - it is called satyriasis in men, First Republic customers will keep all their money, but companys stock is worth zero in its current form. He believes the culprits might be the very people who, uh, soiled your rug, and you are in a unique position to confirm or disconfirm that suspicion. [shouting] Quite possibly the laziest in Los Angeles County, which would place him high in the runnin' for laziest worldwide. I'm the one who took your rug. In the first dream sequence, the Dude gets knocked out and you see stars and they all coalesce into the overhead nightscape of L.A. Everything's a fuckin' travesty with you, man! Maude Lebowski: Bunny Lebowski: Laughable, man - ha ha! Uli Kunkol? People no longer great each other saying hello, instead they say. WebWhen one of the punks is dunking the Dude's head in a toilet and shouting "where's the fucking money, Lebowski?!" Soon afterwards, Bunny is apparently kidnapped, and Lebowski hires The Dude to deliver the requested ransom money, one million dollars. There's just one thing, Dude. The Dude: The Dude: In a later scene, it is revealed that the severed toe came from the girlfriend of one of the nihilists. Walter Sobchak: I'm sorry, Smokey. "[42] USA Today gave the film three out of four stars and felt that the Dude was "too passive a hero to sustain interest," but that there was "enough startling brilliance here to suggest that, just like the Dude, those smarty-pants Coens will abide. Yeah, sure, if I'm in the neighborhood and I, uh gotta use the john. I fuck you in the ass, I fuck you in the ass, I fuck you, I fuck you, I fuck you, I fuck Donny: On a weekday? The website's critics consensus reads, "The Big Lebowski's shaggy dog story won't satisfy everybody, but those who abide will be treated to a rambling succession of comic delights, with Jeff Bridges' laconic performance really tying the movie together. Blond Treehorn Thug: Ve still vant ze money, Lebowski, or ve fuck you ups. I just want to understand this, sir. [holding a bowling ball] Jesus Quintana: The Coen brothers told Heinrichs that they wanted Treehorn's beach party to be Inca-themed, with a "very Hollywood-looking party in which young, oiled-down, fairly aggressive men walk around with appetizers and drinks. My father's weakness is vanity, hence the slut. ET First Published: May 1, 2023 at 10:49 a.m. You don't go out looking for a job dressed like that? The wave of the future, Dude. They're gonna kill that poor woman, man! [5] The original score was composed by Carter Burwell, a longtime collaborator of the Coen brothers. Is this your homework, Larry? [23] In the original script, the Dude's car was a Chrysler LeBaron, as Dowd had once owned, but that car was not big enough to fit John Goodman so the Coens changed it to a Ford Torino. A spin-off, titled The Jesus Rolls, was released in 2020, with Turturro reprising his role and also serving as writer and director.[8][9][10]. WebEnjoy listening all about "The Dude", the Coen brothers, and whether or not Larry actually stole the money. Did you ever hear of "The Seattle Seven"? Where's the Money, Lebowski? Walter Sobchak: Nobody is going to cut your dick off. I'm not even supposed to pick up the phone unless its an emergency. Wonderful woman. I lived in a little place like that and did drugs, although I think I was a little more creative than the Dude. [73] The clip was a teaser trailer for an ad during Super Bowl LIII which featured Bridges reprising the role of The Dude for a Stella Artois commercial. Lemme take another look." Younger Cop: He thinks the carpet pissers did this? [after the chief of police throws a coffee mug at his head], [the Dude has been drugged and is semi-conscious]. At that moment, Bunny drives by in her car, with all her toes shown to be intact. Is this yours, Larry? ET. Walter Sobchak: Fuck it, Dude, let's go bowling. You were over the line, that's a foul. Jesus Quintana: You're entering a world of pain, son. "[66] Empire magazine ranked Walter Sobchak No. Smokey: Statewide Program Aims to Advance Financial Empowerment for All Californians. This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps! That was me and six other guys. The Dude: The Dude: Who the fuck is Arthur Digby Sellers? [being shown a picture Bunny's old farm home]. Maude Lebowski: Walter Sobchak: Now that is just ridiculous, Dude. The Dude: Am I the only one around here who gives a shit about the rules? Walter Sobchak: Pilar, Sellers' Housekeeper: And stay away from my special - from my fucking lady friend, man! So that's what you call me. Hi! Because he doesn't fucking want her back! That's your answer. You figured 'Oh, here's a loser', you know? The Dude: There are both a standard release and a Limited Edition which features "Bowling Ball Packaging" and is individually numbered.[85]. White Russian? You're just an asshole. I told that Kraut a fuckin' thousand times, I don't roll on shabbos! But sometimes, there's a man. CGI was used to create the vantage point of the thumb hole in the bowling ball. That's a real Bummer! Might pass out. WHO'S THE FUCKING NIHILIST HERE! I think it's a Pomeranian. The Dude: And, I would like my undies back. Cab Driver: [17], Before David Huddleston was cast as "Big" Jeffrey Lebowski, the Coens considered Robert Duvall (who did not like the script), Anthony Hopkins (who wasn't interested in playing an American), Gene Hackman (who was taking a break from acting at the time), Norman Mailer, George C. Scott, Jerry Falwell, Gore Vidal, Andy Griffith, William F. Buckley, and Ernest Borgnine. Yet another U.S. midsize bank has collapsed, but the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase Bank is optimistic that the country is nearing the end of the banking Our mutual acquaintance Bunny is one of these. The Dude: The Dude: [12]:46, The scenes in Jackie Treehorn's house were shot in the Sheats-Goldstein Residence, designed by John Lautner and built in 1963 in the Hollywood Hills. This is a very complicated case, Maude. She's always busting my friggin' agates, my daughter's married to a jadrool loser bastard, and I got a rash so bad on my ass, I can't even sit down. The Dude: In the rare The Stranger: The whole thing stinks to high heaven. The Dude: Walter Sobchak: The Big Lebowski: I just dropped in to see what condition my Condition was in. The Dude: You fucked it up! [22]:41 When Pete Exline told them about the homework in a baggie incident, the Coens thought that that was very Raymond Chandler and decided to integrate elements of the author's fiction into their script. Vagina. [on video] Have you ever heard of Vietnam? The Dude: The Dude and Walter confront Lebowski, and find that Bunny has returned, having simply gone out of town without telling anyone. 27,898 views 1 upvote Made by therealwombat1 6 years ago. The Big Lebowski: I only said I THOUGHT she kidnapped herself. It's a league game, Smokey. Oh, no I did, but I spent most of my time occupying various administration buildings smoking a lot of thai stick breaking into the ROTC and bowling. : Two thugs shake down the Dude (Jeff Bridges) for an alleged debt. The Stranger: Certain things have come to light. Fuck you man. There are rules. Etz chaim he dude, as the ex used to say. Walter Sobchak: Last Updated: May 1, 2023 at 11:26 a.m. With a record. Walter Sobchak: Come on, Dude! The Dude: Former Stones manager Allen Klein owned the rights to the song and wanted $150,000 for it. They did not receive the money! The album cover of their record Nagelbett (bed of nails) is a parody of the Kraftwerk album cover for The Man-Machine and the group name Autobahn shares the name of a Kraftwerk song and album. One of the thugs urinates on the Dude's rug before the two realize that they have the wrong man and leave. Trivia Listen, Maude, I'm sorry if your stepmother is a nympho, but I don't see what it has to do with - do you have any Kahla? The Dude: [7] Ardent fans of the film call themselves "achievers". Nihilist #2: The Dude: Look, pal, there never was any money. Are you ready to be fucked, man? "[50] Dave Kehr, in his review for the Daily News, criticized the film's premise as a "tired idea, and it produces an episodic, unstrung film. I didn't like seein' Donny go. According to Joel, he "came up with the idea of just laying free-form neon stars on top of it and doing a similar free-form star thing on the interior". The Dude: Walter Sobchak: Thank you Walter, that makes me feel very secure, it makes me feel very warm inside. How was your meeting, Mr. Lebowski? [58], Two species of African spider are named after the film and main character: Anelosimus biglebowski and Anelosimus dude, both described in 2006. Walter Sobchak: That's a great plan, Walter. Webit's all about the money lebowski. Shut the fuck up, Donny! Liam and me, we're gonna fuck you up. He's not taking your fucking turn, Dude. [20]:156 The character of Jesus Quintana, an opponent of The Dude's bowling team, was inspired in part by a performance the Coens had seen John Turturro give in 1988 at the Public Theater in a play called Mi Puta Vida in which he played a pederast-type character, "so we thought, let's make Turturro a pederast. So we take ze money you haf on you, und ve calls it eefen. Walter tries to intimidate Larry by smashing a brand new sports car that he believes the teenager purchased with the stolen money, but attracts the attention of the car's real owner, who destroys the Dude's car in retaliation, believing it to be Walter's. 14 in their "The 100 Greatest Characters of the Last 20 Years" poll. The character Uli Kunkel was in the German electronic band Autobahn, an homage to the band Kraftwerk. And that's the Dude, in Los Angeles. Walter Sobchak: Burnett convinced Klein to watch an early cut of the film and remembers, "It got to the part where the Dude says, 'I hate the fuckin' Eagles, man!' The Dude: You're living in the fucking past. I can find this fuckin' Lebowski guy! The Dude: For his dance sequence, Jack Kehler went through three three-hour rehearsals. A million bucks from fucking needy Little Urban Achievers! [56] The festival's main event each year is a night of unlimited bowling with various contests including costume, trivia, hardest- and farthest-traveled contests. Um, I am not "Mr. Lebowski". The Dude: How ya gonna keep 'em down on the farm once they've seen Karl Hungus. The Dude: "[40] Howell revised his opinion in a later review, and in 2011 stated that "it may just be my favourite Coen Bros. These young men gave their lives. Parla usted Inglese? People forget that the brain is the biggest erogenous zone. I'm saying, I see what you're getting at, Dude, he kept the money. But I'll tell you what - after seeing Los Angeles, and this here story I'm about to unfold, well, I guess I seen somethin' every bit as stupefyin' as you'd see in any of them other places. Walter Sobchak: Alright, alright, I've got four dollars, almost five Nihilist: [repeated line by The Dude and others] I understand. The Big Lebowski - Where's the Money, Lebowski? Your revolution is over, Mr. Lebowski. That rug really tied the room together, did it not? The Dude: Mark it zero. Brandt: What makes a man, Mr. Lebowski? I'm the guy who's gonna kick your phony goldbricking ass, that's who I am! There's no reason - here's my point, dude, there's no fucking reason why these two Walter Sobchak: There are ways, Dude. [26] The actor also adopted the same physicality as Dowd, including the slouching and his ample belly. Woo, Treehorn Thug: I can't leave him home alone or he eats the furniture. [25] In preparation for his role, Bridges met Dowd but actually "drew on myself a lot from back in the Sixties and Seventies. Not a rental house. If it gets complex, everything can go wrong. Download this press release (PDF) SACRAMENTO The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced today it is now accepting applications for the 2023 CalMoneySmart Grant Program, which will award a total of $2 million to Lord. Brandt: [30] However, he had a tough time securing the rights to Townes Van Zandt's cover of the Rolling Stones' "Dead Flowers", which plays over the film's closing credits. VOICE (CONTD) WHERE'S THE FUCKING MONEY, SHITHEAD! Fuck the tournament? And, uh, a lotta strands to keep in my head, man. And, you know, has it ever occurred to you, that, instead of, uh, you know, running around, uh, uh, blaming me, you know, given the nature of all this new shit, you know, I-I-I-I this could be a-a-a-a lot more, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, complex, I mean, it's not just, it might not be just such a simple uh, you know? Has the whole world gone crazy? You're Mr. Lebowski. | The Coens decided to make Fargo in the meantime. Walter Sobchak: [shouted repeatedly while smashing a car with a crow bar]. You're fucking Polish-Catholic! Your name's Lebowski, Lebowski. A deadbeat, someone the square community won't give a shit about. The word itself makes some men uncomfortable. You thought, oh, here's a loser, you know, a deadbeat, someone the square community won't give a shit about Walter Sobchak: Walter Sobchak: This is a family restaurant. Oh, for Christ's sake, Walter Walter Sobchak: Walter Sobchak: Some chinaman took them from me in Korea. It's uh uh it's down there somewhere, let me take another look. This is the scene that sets up the My my wi-, my wife, Bunny? As if we would ever dream of taking your bullshit money! The Dude: It's down there somewhere.let me take another look. The Big Lebowski: Klein stands up and says, 'That's it, you can have the song!' The Dude: Walter Sobchak: You see what happens? And, we know that this is your homework. Walter Sobchak: I bowl. Aw. Walter Sobchak: However, with the Dude's apartment, Deakins said, "it's kind of seedy and the light's pretty nasty" with a grittier look. He just wanted the car. Nothing changes. Mr. Treehorn draws a lot of water in this town. I said I THOUGHT she kidnapped herself YOU'RE the one who's so fucking certain! That's your answer for everything! $150 at All-Clad (Save Dude, fuckin' A! Say, friend - you got any more of that good sarsaparilla? He explains that Bunny's nihilist friends had taken the opportunity to try and blackmail Lebowski, who, in turn, had tried to embezzle money from the family charity, blaming its disappearance on the blackmailers. The toilet seat's up, man! I converted when I married Cynthia! I don't like your jerk-off behavior, and I don't like you, jerk-off.