Comments on: The (real) Dude

The (real) Dude

madamjujujive — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 17:29:23 -0800

From director Jeff Feuerzeig, The Dude is a documentary short that follows Jeff Dowd to a Tampa Lebowski Fest. Dowd was a friend of the Coen Brothers and the real-life inspiration for the iconic film character in the Big Lebowski. (Previously: Jeff Dowd of the Seattle Seven is the model for The Dude in The Big Lebowski)

By: armoir from antproof case

armoir from antproof case — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 17:42:35 -0800

Does this guy like the Eagles?

By: gompa

gompa — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 17:49:23 -0800

Not exactly a lightweight.

By: Mcable

Mcable — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 17:58:18 -0800

A good man. And thorough.

By: broadway bill

broadway bill — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 17:59:13 -0800

Perhaps my greatest claim to fame is that I loaned the Big Lebowski DVD to one of the fest founders for (I think) his initial viewing. When Dowd attended the Louisville fest some years ago, I met him briefly. He was a pretty cool dude, as reflected in this video. Beyond that, it's been awesome to see the dudes of Lebowski Fest turn their fandom into such a big thing. Thanks for posting this! I loved watching it!

By: cjorgensen

cjorgensen — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 18:46:13 -0800

I got invited to an advanced screening of this film. A lot of the music wasn't in it yet, and some scenes where just special effects placeholders. Jeff Bridges would be spinning through the air against a green screen that said "Big Dance Number" on it. When the film finally came out I went to see it, expecting it to make more sense. It didn't and I didn't mind.

By: cjorgensen

cjorgensen — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 19:13:09 -0800

I'm done watching now. I think Bridges nailed the part, but now I want to go to an alternate reality where Goodman gets to play the part.

By: ShutterBun

ShutterBun — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 19:16:27 -0800

I think a project with Dowd and Kenny Kramer would be appropriate.

By: mike3k

mike3k — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 23:32:46 -0800

I've never seen the movie & I need to remedy that.

By: radwolf76

radwolf76 — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 01:44:46 -0800

mike3k: "I've never seen the movie & I need to remedy that." As the significant other to an ordained Dudeist Priest, I agree. Untill you fix this, you'll be out of your element.

By: Room 641-A

Room 641-A — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 06:53:38 -0800

I'm done watching now. I think Bridges nailed the part, but now I want to go to an alternate reality where Goodman gets to play the part. Ahh, but the Walter Sobchak role was written specifically for John Goodman. I just can't see anyone else playing Walter. Am I wrong? Am I wrong?

By: Room 641-A

Room 641-A — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 07:09:24 -0800

(That link I posted as a cite brings up an embedded video interview with John Goodman. Apologies for the blind link.)

By: ShutterBun

ShutterBun — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 04:48:47 -0800

Am I wrong? Am I wrong? You're not wrong...you're just AN ASSHOLE!

By: LionIndex

LionIndex — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:53:20 -0800

I've never seen the movie & I need to remedy that. I love it, but I don't know if it can possibly live up to its cult status for a first-time viewer at this point. It might take a couple viewings - once for the "story", and then once to try to catch all the little motifs and other bits. Please be prepared to not know how to make sense of many of the things in the movie; those are part of the charm.