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'The Big Lebowski' With Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, Jason Concepcion, and David Shoemaker
March 9, 2018 · The Big Lebowski (1998) · Comedy · Crime · 1:10:45 · ▶ Listen on Spotify
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Casting What-Ifs
Chris RyanMarlon Brando — Discusses alternate casting for Jeffrey Lebowski role including Marlon Brando (dream casting), Robert Duvall, Anthony Hopkins, Gene Hackman, and others. Concludes they 'landed at the right place' with David Huddlestone▶ 22:46
David ShoemakerErnest Borgnine — Agrees the script was very deliberate and filming was word-for-word, supports the final casting choice. Notes Ernest Borgnine 'would have been fine'▶ 22:44
Most Rewatchable Scene
David ShoemakerThe first scene where the dude meets Big Lebowski - the perfect balance of volume/anxiety vs. the blissed out dude▶ 27:18
Jason ConcepcionThe bowling alley scene where the dude tells Walter and Donnie about the guys peeing on his rug and Walter's 'Chinaman' rant▶ 24:50
Half-Assed Internet Research
Chris RyanBunny's original name was Fawn Gunderson (suggesting connection to Marge Gunderson); Walter based on John Milius; The Dude based on USC teacher Peter Exeline and Jeff Bridges' LA acquaintances▶ 42:39
David ShoemakerTwo cut facts: The Dude's money came from Rubik's Cube fortune trust fund, and Walter was never actually a Vietnam vet but just read Soldier of Fortune magazine▶ 44:05
Sean FennesseyConfirmed Jeff Dowd as inspiration and noted characters are composite figures; wondered about getting real people's blessings▶ 43:31
Dion Waiters Award
David ShoemakerPhilip Seymour Hoffman — Praised Hoffman and noted Turturro and Thulis meet the heat check definition, but stated neither are his favorite performances and was 'all over the place'▶ 47:49
Sean FennesseyDiscussed multiple nominees including Dom Irera, David Huddleston, and Ben Gazzara as Jackie Treehorn, but didn't give a definitive pick▶ 45:11
Apex Mountain
Chris RyanJohn Goodman — John Goodman - calls it one of the iconic performances of the last 20 years and questions if there's ever been anything better than Goodman in this movie▶ 50:09
David ShoemakerJeff Bridges — Argues this was transformative for Bridges' career and that Buscemi embodied his role so well it doesn't feel like a gag▶ 53:05
Jason ConcepcionJohn Goodman — Focuses on praising Goodman's line readings and performance details, particularly Walter's characterization▶ 51:07
Sean FennesseyJohn Goodman — Discusses Goodman's transformative performance and how Bridges adopted a new persona after this film that changed his entire career trajectory▶ 52:01
Best Quote
Sean FennesseyShut the fuck up, Donnie / V.I. Lenin and That rug really tied the room together▶ 1:04:59
Who Won the Movie
Jason ConcepcionJeff Bridges — Bridges because it really defined this last part of his career▶ 1:09:05
Sean FennesseyJohn Turturro — Turturro because he got an iconic character and made another movie from it▶ 1:09:12
Movies Referenced (39)
| Title (year) | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo (1996) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Chris Ryan, Jason Concepcion, Sean Fennessey | ▶ 0:38 |
| Apocalypse Now (1979) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 18:03 |
| Barton Fink (1991) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 16:06 |
| Alice in Wonderland (2010) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 19:03 |
| Alien (1979) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | David Shoemaker, Sean Fennessey | ▶ 27:42 |
| Casablanca (1942) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 41:57 |
| Rebel Without a Cause (1955) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 41:59 |
| A Serious Man (2009) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 17:02 |
| Blade Runner (1982) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 56:27 |
| Blade Runner 2049 (2017) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | David Shoemaker | ▶ 34:30 |
| Blood Simple (1984) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 17:49 |
| Cape Fear (1991) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 7:12 |
Directors Referenced (7)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Wonderland | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan | Promising Young Woman | ▶ 19:03 |
| Francis Ford Coppola | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan | Apocalypse Now, The Godfather Part II | ▶ 18:03 |
| Robert Altman | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey | Gosford Park | ▶ 3:17 |
| Yoko Ono | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Sean Fennessey | Blink Twice, Bring Her Back | ▶ 1:02:02 |
| John Houston | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 48:48 | |
| Preston Sturges | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Jason Concepcion | ▶ 19:58 | |
| Richard Fearless | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | Lost in Space, Mission: Impossible - Fallout | ▶ 55:12 |
Actors Referenced (43)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Bridges | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 17 | Chris Ryan, David Shoemaker, Jason Concepcion | The Big Lebowski, True Grit | ▶ 1:37 |
| John Goodman | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 14 | Chris Ryan, David Shoemaker, Sean Fennessey | 10 Cloverfield Lane, Barton Fink, Argo | ▶ 1:37 |
| John Turturro | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 12 | Chris Ryan, David Shoemaker, Sean Fennessey | Barton Fink | ▶ 1:37 |
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 11 | Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, Jason Concepcion | ▶ 1:37 | |
| Steve Buscemi | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 9 | Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan, David Shoemaker | Fargo, Reservoir Dogs | ▶ 1:37 |
| Harrison Ford | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 7 | Chris Ryan, David Shoemaker | Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, The Fugitive | ▶ 55:41 |
| Mark Ruffalo | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey | Spotlight, The Kids Are All Right, The Avengers | ▶ 28:17 |
| Marlon Brando | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Chris Ryan | Apocalypse Now, The Godfather, On the Waterfront | ▶ 21:01 |
| Tara Reid | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey | American Pie, Van Wilder | ▶ 1:37 |
| Jagged Edge | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey | Big Momma's House, Hardball | ▶ 54:14 |
| Jeff Dowd | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan | ▶ 43:30 | |
| Judy Davis | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Chris Ryan | Barton Fink | ▶ 16:41 |
Writers Referenced (5)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Coen | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 20 | Chris Ryan, David Shoemaker, Jason Concepcion | Inside Llewyn Davis, A Serious Man | ▶ 1:34 |
| Raymond Chandler | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, David Shoemaker | Double Indemnity | ▶ 3:10 |
| John Milius | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Chris Ryan, David Shoemaker | Conan the Barbarian, Jeremiah Johnson, Apocalypse Now | ▶ 17:57 |
| Graham Greene | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | The Third Man | ▶ 6:50 |
| William Faulkner | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | To Have and Have Not | ▶ 13:08 |
Cinematographers Referenced (1)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Deakins | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Chris Ryan, David Shoemaker | Blade Runner 2049, Skyfall, No Country for Old Men | ▶ 1:52 |