The Big Lebowski: 10th Anniversary Edition Joel Coen

Published Sep 26, 2008
For this tenth anniversary issue and at least the third DVD in the last decade the features offered in the "collectors edition of a few years ago are retained and fleshed out with another handful of featurettes and recollections on the last ten years of this most unusual, most cult-like offering in the Coen brothers varied oeuvre. The story of Zen-like Jeff "the Dude Lebowski (Jeff Bridges), his right wing buddy (John Goodman) and their quest for good bowling and another White Russian has become a manifesto for many obsessive fans. Thats particularly reflected in "An Achievers Story, an extended look at a new documentary about Lebowski-fest, an annual Kentucky-based fan event, where the competition for an original costume idea has become notable fierce and increasingly obscure. "The Dude Abides features some major players commenting on the long-lasting impact of the film (during which John Turturro begs for a sequel that would prominently feature his bowling nemesis Jesus), as well as a look at the Dudes "pins and babes dream sequence. No one has yet sat down for a commentary track Id nominate the folks from Lebowski-fest for a fan-oriented chat but Lebowski has now officially become the best-documented film of the Coens entire filmography. A remarkable second life for a film critically panned and commercially D.O.A. ten years ago. Plus: Jeff Bridgess photo book, "making of, more.
(Universal)