The Big Lebowski: 25 Years of Cult Classic Hits

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Jeff Bridges expressed surprise at the lack of recognition for his film, noting that he expected it to be a big hit. He shared personal behind-the-scenes photos from the set, many featured in his 2003 book, "Pictures." The discussion also touched on the character dynamics in the film, particularly John Goodman's role, with participants drawing parallels to real-life individuals who exhibit similar traits and philosophies. One contributor reflected on a past encounter with a war veteran who had a unique ability to present outrageous ideas in a calm manner, leading to moments of realization about their absurdity. This trait was compared to a character from Larry McMurtry's novels, highlighting the theme of eccentricity in storytelling.
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from The Hollywood Reporter:
“I thought it was going to be a big hit,” star Jeff Bridges tells THR, along with sharing some of his personal behind-the-scenes photos from the film’s set, many of which appeared in his 2003 book, Pictures. “I was surprised when it didn’t get much recognition. People didn’t get it, or something.”
 
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I met a guy recently who was very similar to John Goodman's character in TBL! Similar in haircut, shape and personal philosophy.
 
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PeroK said:
I met a guy recently who was very similar to John Goodman's character in TBL!
Was it me?
 
PeroK said:
I met a guy recently who was very similar to John Goodman's character in TBL! Similar in haircut, shape and personal philosophy.
I knew a similar person years before I saw the Coen Brothers' movie. This enormous war veteran had the knack of stating the most egregious outlandish ideas but in a cool soft reasonable voice that nearly led you to agree before realizing the inherent absurdity.

The late great novelist Larry McMurtry, who may have known the same person when he lived in Northern California, immortalized this uncanny verbal trait in a character created as comic sidekick to dour Duane, the protagonist of McMurtry's "Last Picture Show" Thalia series of novels. In "Duane's Depressed" this character calls out the local police, armed volunteers, and the mayor who contacts the state police and national guard before Duane realizes his factotum describes, not Middle Eastern terrorists, but invisible space aliens.
 
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