In this episode, Zach learns what it means to tie a room together, the significance of a good White Russian, and the need for cult films, as he watches The Big Lebowski.
“Dude” Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.
Official Trailer | The Big Lebowski | Screen Bites
Jeff `The Dude’ Leboswki is mistaken for Jeffrey Lebowski, who is The Big Lebowski. Which explains why he’s roughed up and has his precious rug peed on. In s…
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Two scenes from this movie stick out in my mind, and really illustrate the kind of movie this is, and the type of person the Dude is to me.
First, is the scene in Jackie Treehorn’s estate when he leaves for a moment and the Dude goes up and does the sketchpad trick, only to find it’s just a filthy drawing. It shows that the Dude, despite his bumbling nature and lack of experience, is nevertheless going at this with all his energy. He really wants to solve this case and get his rug back. It is also the scene for me that really nails the spoofing of the detective genre. Awesome curveball.
Second, is the seemingly throwaway scene with the landlord who tells the Dude his rent is late. You think at first it’s just to show that he’s a deadbeat who can’t pay his rent. The Dude promises to go see his dance routine in a manner that would seem like he is just humouring or brushing off his landlord. But sure enough, there he is later in the movie, watching the interpretive dance. It’s some amazing insight into the character that flows perfectly from a seemingly throwaway moment.
I love this movie. I could keep going, but I would be out of my element.
Also, regarding your question about what to do after the list is exhausted… It might be interesting to subject Zach to some of these “so bad it’s good” movies. He could use what he’s learned watching amazing movies to dissect what went wrong and offer critique.
Matthew could finally get everyone to watch Surf Nazis Must Die!
Sadly, I’m afraid my input for ‘ZoF’ is somewhat limited, so probably no ‘SNMD’.