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  • Опубликовано: 17 окт 2018
  • Actors Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, and Steve Buscemi sit down with NBC’s Harry Smith to talk about their cult classic “The Big Lebowski” more than 20 years after it hit theaters.
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    Jeff Bridges, John Goodman and Steve Buscemi Talk ‘The Big Lebowski’ In Extended Inteview | TODAY
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  • @danielloyola65
    @danielloyola65 4 года назад +2410

    I like how The Dude is playing Jeff Bridges in this interview

    • @mauroarriagada
      @mauroarriagada 4 года назад +60

      he IS the dude man

    • @bit1733
      @bit1733 4 года назад +56

      I think he was not acting. He was just being himself in that movie.

    • @k.j.g.9601
      @k.j.g.9601 4 года назад +7

      Totally agreed, poor Steve, it’s obvious he’s not a gelled as Bridges and Goodman are offser

    • @sdseals2076
      @sdseals2076 3 года назад +5

      @@k.j.g.9601 I’m sorry, what does gelled mean?

    • @michaelcelani8325
      @michaelcelani8325 3 года назад +2

      @@sdseals2076 ...yes.. and what does offser mean? He has No clue

  • @adavis5926
    @adavis5926 5 лет назад +2480

    I remember taking my dad to see "The Big Lebowski." He didn't really want to go. All the folks at the senior center had told him it was awful, with lot's of swearing. I never heard him laugh so loud, laugh all the way through. For my old man, the dude abides.

    • @archdawg5688
      @archdawg5688 5 лет назад +55

      Great story A Davis! Thanks for sharing..

    • @chrisweidner4768
      @chrisweidner4768 5 лет назад +33

      I love your story. Thank you for sharing.

    • @geol1936
      @geol1936 5 лет назад +36

      Being that bowling was super popular during your dad's era, was he in stiches watching Turturro cleaning his bowling ball?

    • @adavis5926
      @adavis5926 5 лет назад +24

      Absolutely!

    • @DippinSauc
      @DippinSauc 5 лет назад +30

      I don't know anything about you except you're a great son, man.

  • @IIISWILIII
    @IIISWILIII Год назад +664

    Nearly every single line uttered in this film is quotable. It has to be the most efficient comedy of all time

    • @saintjerry5363
      @saintjerry5363 Год назад +17

      That’s what me and my friends always say about it. Literally everything Walter says is a meme

    • @patrickleahy9534
      @patrickleahy9534 Год назад +11

      Including the TV version. One of the 'dubbed' lines that Mr. Goodman was trying to remember was " This is what happens when you feed stoners scrambled eggs" But with the prefect cadence and rage to match him smashing a car to pieces. Legend.

    • @hlinville6034
      @hlinville6034 Год назад +6

      The Dude abides

    • @facecrook3454
      @facecrook3454 Год назад

      @@patrickleahy9534 😂😂😂

    • @_1ben
      @_1ben Год назад +8

      Well, that's like your opinion man

  • @mikekenner9218
    @mikekenner9218 2 года назад +971

    It's a shame that John Goodman and Steve Buscemi have never been nominated for an Oscar. Two great actors and Bridges is legendary.

    • @michaeldebellis4202
      @michaeldebellis4202 2 года назад +27

      I didn’t realize, never even been nominated?! Two of the best actors ever. Anytime I see that either one is in a film, I know it will be worth a look because those guys (and Bridges) are always interesting to watch and elevate whatever they are in.

    • @herr5262
      @herr5262 Год назад +11

      @@michaeldebellis4202 It was a flop when it came out. Audiences just did not get the humor at the time.

    • @michaeldebellis4202
      @michaeldebellis4202 Год назад +5

      @@herr5262 Which reinforces one of the rules of nature that I think explains so much about political science and culture: most people are stupid! But I was also talking about just those 2 actors in general. Buscemi and Goodman are two of my favorite actors ever. If I see their name on a film (with the exception of extended toy commercials masquerading as movies, i.e., Transformers) I always give it a look because they can make anything interesting. They are also great actors because unlike a lot of actors, they can play all sorts of different characters. BTW, you probably know this but Big Lebowski is (among other things) an adaptation of scenes and characters from Raymond Chandler's novels like The Big Sleep with The Dude as Philip Marlow.

    • @herr5262
      @herr5262 Год назад +1

      @Albi Losha Saw that in the theater and loved it too.

    • @avroday949
      @avroday949 Год назад +5

      Not even nominated? what a shame. They deserve at least that.

  • @twelvestepcorky
    @twelvestepcorky 5 лет назад +3090

    John Goodman hands down should have gotten the oscar. His performance was beyond amazing.

    • @1Dreamking
      @1Dreamking 5 лет назад +41

      Couldn't have agreed more. Brilliant!

    • @sharmon1911
      @sharmon1911 5 лет назад +32

      He was so amazing...i couldnt get enough and i loved how he owned the role. Classic

    • @aschraub9897
      @aschraub9897 5 лет назад +228

      ​@Damian A "Yeah, well that's just like, you're opinion, man."

    • @MzuMzu-nx1em
      @MzuMzu-nx1em 5 лет назад +12

      I think John Goodman in the real life is a simple plans man

    • @MzuMzu-nx1em
      @MzuMzu-nx1em 5 лет назад +13

      Steve buscemi is the quiet guy in real life

  • @apoloWND
    @apoloWND 3 года назад +1161

    You can tell Jeff Bridges loved the movie, he literally remembers EVERYTHING about it.

    • @innosanto
      @innosanto 3 года назад +68

      He said it is his only movie or one of few that he watches when on TV

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH 2 года назад +2

      HERE is The TRUE Savior
      YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
      From the Ancient Semitic Scroll:
      "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
      Ancient Semitic Direct Translation
      Yad - "Behold The Hand"
      He - "Behold the Breath"
      Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

    • @hisholiness4537
      @hisholiness4537 2 года назад +32

      @@innosanto I don't blame him. The movie gets better each time I watch it.

    • @avroday949
      @avroday949 Год назад +6

      Goodman with the ashes scene verbatim too.

    • @theramplocal
      @theramplocal Год назад +3

      He fixes the cable?

  • @grayplob8988
    @grayplob8988 2 года назад +373

    Steve is so humble -takes the back seat throughout, no ego, no ideas of grandeur. Awesome guy.

    • @Frankygoestohollywood
      @Frankygoestohollywood Год назад +8

      Yes ..i felt like jeff was only talking to john and also sitting closer to him

    • @rainedyani8505
      @rainedyani8505 Год назад +1

      That surprised me! I’ve always been a fan of Steve’s…

    • @TentinQuarantino_
      @TentinQuarantino_ Год назад +19

      Maybe he was slipping back into the Donny character, haha.

    • @SuperBartles
      @SuperBartles Год назад +2

      But indispensible

    • @hessranch
      @hessranch 10 месяцев назад +4

      A great actor

  • @Slop_Dogg
    @Slop_Dogg 6 месяцев назад +46

    Happy to still have these three with us.

    • @last7509
      @last7509 3 месяца назад

      or maybe you're still here with them

    • @blob2092
      @blob2092 3 месяца назад

      time ticking for all of us, in the end not even atoms will exists, they will be pulled apart as the universe expands separated into smaller and smaller components until there is nothing left, not even a hint of a memory.

    • @fluxusdakota6508
      @fluxusdakota6508 Месяц назад

      ​@@blob2092Relax. It's just a third dimension construct; holographic projection over a timeline.

  • @Brad772006
    @Brad772006 5 лет назад +2897

    These guys really tied this interview together.

    • @irishmancheckinin6540
      @irishmancheckinin6540 5 лет назад +44

      Did it not

    • @drumdude46
      @drumdude46 5 лет назад +14

      That.....Was Brilliant. Ha ha ha ha ha!

    • @LEMMYKISGOD
      @LEMMYKISGOD 5 лет назад +16

      Yes indeed...
      Lesson Of Life #14: Never Pee On Another Man's Rug 🤔

    • @PapaJoeB
      @PapaJoeB 5 лет назад +5

      F'in eh, man

    • @SkillBeatz
      @SkillBeatz 5 лет назад +8

      Perfect comment

  • @davedecker1725
    @davedecker1725 5 лет назад +1391

    " This is not Vietnam, this is bowling... there are rules!"

  • @thomasretallick6228
    @thomasretallick6228 Год назад +49

    Not enough credit is ever given to the writers, but these three give all the credit to the brothers. Great interview

  • @bellbrass
    @bellbrass 10 месяцев назад +31

    This is the best movie-related interview I've ever seen. There's nothing but joy around the table; the actors hijacked the interview and made it a celebration.

  • @grant5603
    @grant5603 3 года назад +838

    Buscemi is such a humble guy. This was a really minor role for him but he’s completely fine letting the others be front and centre when talking about the movie

  • @dudedabsworth8023
    @dudedabsworth8023 3 года назад +1016

    I wish Jeff bridges the best of luck with his cancer battle. Long live the Dude.

    • @ectoplasmicfeedback1480
      @ectoplasmicfeedback1480 3 года назад +38

      Oh no, really? Man, absolutely. God be with him.
      I believe he, if anyone, can pull through. Jeff's the best. He's like, the best President in any movie ever. Just watch The Contender. It'll knock yer socks off.

    • @tmorelli1982
      @tmorelli1982 3 года назад +20

      I didn't know that either 😥

    • @AVGstrEnjoyer
      @AVGstrEnjoyer 2 года назад +4

      its gonna be ok man
      im sure he is taking it very easy
      chilling with a white russian
      dont worry dude its gonna be fine man
      that dude is so joyful that cancer cant get into him.

    • @TheCaptainSplatter
      @TheCaptainSplatter 2 года назад +16

      I wouldn't wish cancer on the worst of my enemies.

    • @jonoessex
      @jonoessex 2 года назад +13

      @@ectoplasmicfeedback1480 He's got lymphoma, without being an expert on cancer I think it's one of those cancers that most people survive.

  • @jahninapamintuan1849
    @jahninapamintuan1849 Год назад +72

    You could tell that these are a bunch of good guys, humble and reminiscing the days. The interviewer is interested in the topic itself and he has let the guys just talk and laugh. Lovely interview

  • @nancybeveridgetaylor3256
    @nancybeveridgetaylor3256 2 года назад +43

    I love Steve Buscemi so much. Such a brilliant actor and a great human being. These three, Jeff Bridges, Steve Buscemi and John Goodman are the best together. A classic American Movie.

  • @Cazz8203
    @Cazz8203 5 лет назад +1137

    Jeff Bridges seems like the most likable guy that ever lived

  • @JeffreyGillespie
    @JeffreyGillespie 5 лет назад +2728

    I'm having a really hard time adjusting to Thin John Goodman.

    • @tylerbrown3135
      @tylerbrown3135 5 лет назад +38

      Aging does that unfortunately

    • @Pow3llMorgan
      @Pow3llMorgan 5 лет назад +236

      @@tylerbrown3135 It's not just age. He exercises and diets, too.

    • @JasonsDigitalStuff
      @JasonsDigitalStuff 5 лет назад +116

      lol I know right? I mean is it just me, or did he look healthier when he was bigger? I don't know if this is a healthy weight loss. He looks a bit gaunt.

    • @tylersmith9868
      @tylersmith9868 5 лет назад +144

      @@JasonsDigitalStuff That's what happens when your skin is stretched around a few hundred pounds of fat for 3-4+ decades.

    • @StormLaker
      @StormLaker 5 лет назад +50

      He looks great! I'm reaching the age where you gotta take better care of yourself...I'm no longer that free-wheelin' indestructible 25 year old, haha.

  • @nathanslay6342
    @nathanslay6342 Год назад +85

    The Big Lebowski is just a masterpiece. So happy for this movie’s existence! It’s immensely entertaining and I love the cast!

    • @LaborHours
      @LaborHours 6 месяцев назад +1

      that's just your opinion, man

  • @Rob954ever
    @Rob954ever Год назад +40

    I was a child ( 10 yrs. old ) the first time I saw Jeff Bridges . It was the 1976 version of King Kong. That man has literally been in movies through out my entire life. I think of him and certain musicians as people that have " raised me". That's is, I feel like they've always been a presence in my life. I'm 56 now and feel fortunate to have seen a lot of his work. He is truly a actors actor and an marvel to watch.

    • @tinobemellow
      @tinobemellow Год назад

      I pray you've seen "The Morning After" with Jane Fonda. It's a brilliant film in and of itself, and it's just incredible to see Jeff and his methods onscreen.

  • @jbcheema9883
    @jbcheema9883 4 года назад +966

    Why Jeff Bridges played the Dude so well?
    He didn't play it. He is the Dude!

    • @ITAMrPink
      @ITAMrPink 4 года назад +10

      Jeffrey Lebowski is like him and Jeffrey "Dude" Dowd (the real life inspiration for the character) fused together.

    • @TJamesBell
      @TJamesBell 4 года назад +11

      Joel and Ethen wrote the Lebowski character exactly with Bridges in mind to play him. There was no one else. They had met Jeff Bridges and knew how he was. The Lebowski character WAS Jeff, albeit slightly exaggerated. If Bridges doesn't agree to do the film, there is no film.

    • @ashleybobby1285
      @ashleybobby1285 4 года назад +8

      I'm not really in to brevity, so duderino thank you.

    • @LibsRockU
      @LibsRockU 4 года назад +2

      But you'd think Sam Elliot would be "the Dude"....Nope, Mr. Bridges nailed it (for this context anyway).

    • @jamespn
      @jamespn 3 года назад +4

      Or duter, your dudeness, or if you’re not into brevity, el duderino.

  • @BrionSalazar
    @BrionSalazar 4 года назад +499

    Me and a buddy happened to both be off of work due to a winter storm. We decided to go see TBL. Walking in, we thought it was a bowling movie. Walking out, we had no idea what it was that we had seen, but we knew it was something. Over the years we must have re-watched it 40 times and we never ceased quoting lines from the film. My friend is gone now, but I'll never forget that snow day and will always smile when I see any scene from this great movie.

    • @iGotTheJuice3
      @iGotTheJuice3 3 года назад +13

      This sounds like the outro to Stand By Me.

    • @uncleloof
      @uncleloof 3 года назад +6

      Lebowskifest... check it out.

    • @dougk2247
      @dougk2247 3 года назад +10

      Condolences

    • @finished6267
      @finished6267 3 года назад +7

      That's a great story dude. Thanks.

    • @thomaslazarski3596
      @thomaslazarski3596 3 года назад +4

      Is there any leads?🤣

  • @jaydub5515
    @jaydub5515 6 месяцев назад +17

    Sometimes at work, i will just play the movie on my phone at work, so me and my coworkers can just listen to the whole movie. We ALWAYS find a new part of the movie to laugh at everytime, along with quoting as much as we can

  • @Wanderersea
    @Wanderersea 2 года назад +17

    These three actors are a national treasure. Absolutely love all three.

  • @kvaka009
    @kvaka009 4 года назад +411

    The theory that Donny is a ghost that follows Walter around is brilliant. It really ties the characters together.

    • @andrewbuhman1066
      @andrewbuhman1066 3 года назад +15

      The scene with the ashes wouldn't make any sense that way, though...

    • @dickgaeysonbyday4137
      @dickgaeysonbyday4137 3 года назад +22

      @@andrewbuhman1066 it could be Walters way of letting go

    • @andrewbuhman1066
      @andrewbuhman1066 3 года назад +7

      @@dickgaeysonbyday4137 But then whose ashes were they? And how was the funeral home involved. They couldn't have brought an invisible friend to a funeral home...

    • @SepticXable
      @SepticXable 3 года назад +4

      Good point in comments about the ashes dashing this theory. Bridges also makes a good point that Dude sort of passively plays along with Walter’s Donny/imagination. The throw-away, “Thank you Donn.”!!

    • @andrewbuhman1066
      @andrewbuhman1066 3 года назад +3

      @@SepticXable It doesn't work. The funeral director couldn't have been playing along. If Donny is imaginary, then who did he cremate?

  • @GregFries
    @GregFries 3 года назад +320

    To see John, Jeff, and Steve sit around quoting lines and laughing, like how I do with my friends, it's a special moment and feeling.

    • @theshamanarchist5441
      @theshamanarchist5441 Год назад +3

      All art inspires debate. But great art, defines it. You could talk about this movie till the cows come home. And then afterwards you'd still think to yourself, 'oh I can't believe we never mentioned that bit'.

  • @brucelennen6231
    @brucelennen6231 Год назад +11

    Jeff and I attended military school at the same time back in the 60's......he was cool then and still is...God bless you Jeff.

  • @anthonyparkinson5820
    @anthonyparkinson5820 2 года назад +23

    John Goodman is really a brilliant movie buff with his memory of characters and lines from old movies. Very impressive. All of them are great. Such a great retrospective.

  • @theelectricindian
    @theelectricindian 5 лет назад +265

    The fact that John and Jeff actually watch TBL despite not watching their other movies warms my heart.

  • @robbieshand6139
    @robbieshand6139 5 лет назад +465

    She's not my special lady friend. I'm just helping her conceive, man.

    • @Nantosuelta
      @Nantosuelta 5 лет назад +9

      hey man..ah ugh i dont wanna..uh

    • @averyconnordaddy
      @averyconnordaddy 4 года назад +1

      I was the same way with Napoleon Dynamite

    • @hermanhelmich
      @hermanhelmich 2 месяца назад

      😂😂😂😂😂😂
      You got me with this one… by surprise… first time someone uses this one. Brilliant!

  • @bentstrider
    @bentstrider 2 года назад +15

    Finally rewatched this film after 20 years. Saw it back in 11th grade in '00 and didn't quite get it. Watched it four times yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it this time around. A highly recommended watch🙌

  • @TheNotoriousBUN
    @TheNotoriousBUN 2 года назад +25

    One of my favorite films of all time! The great thing is, it gets better every time because it’s so layered! Brilliant comedy!

  • @ramonecricket5183
    @ramonecricket5183 5 лет назад +496

    I still think the scene where Walter scatters Donnie's ashes right into the Dude's face is one of the funniest moments in film history.

    • @ericjarry7663
      @ericjarry7663 5 лет назад

      Absolutely!

    • @Rcknroler913
      @Rcknroler913 5 лет назад

      I concur.

    • @dadaddymak
      @dadaddymak 5 лет назад

      Lol i know

    • @kamuelalee
      @kamuelalee 5 лет назад +13

      "Yeah, well that's just like your opinion man"

    • @Martdogg3000
      @Martdogg3000 5 лет назад +29

      In your wisdom lord you took him. As you took so many flowering young men at Lon Doc, and Khe Sahn, and Hill 364.

  • @neil2905
    @neil2905 5 лет назад +255

    "YOU'RE KILLING YOUR FATHER LARRY."
    my favourite line from the movie.

  • @gmar7836
    @gmar7836 Год назад +12

    If you have not seen the big Lebowski watch it. Even if you don’t like bowling. It’s really even not about bowling, it’s just a really good story and a good comedy. One of the best films in film history

  • @ministerchilidanz9782
    @ministerchilidanz9782 2 года назад +12

    These guys are plain & simply magic together. ‘Nuff said.

  • @lincolnshaw8812
    @lincolnshaw8812 5 лет назад +306

    My favorite scene is when the dude gets bundled into the back of a car, yet still manages to keep his drink from spilling - 'Dude, there's a beverage here!'

    • @concernedcitizen2898
      @concernedcitizen2898 3 года назад +8

      My favorite line.

    • @michaelcelani8325
      @michaelcelani8325 3 года назад +11

      Lincoln... I think the line that Dude says ..." Hey man, there's a beveridge here!"...

    • @gabbyhayes1568
      @gabbyhayes1568 3 года назад +1

      @sgbobsg thus the Dude’s rather robust physique.

    • @crayonwriter
      @crayonwriter 3 года назад

      What's that drink he is always drinking, was it a white russian? Something like that haha.

    • @Koffling
      @Koffling 3 года назад

      @@crayonwriter Caucasian*

  • @stubbz9
    @stubbz9 3 года назад +282

    The Coen brothers really do make some highly quotable movies. This one was a true masterpiece.

  • @jeannedigennaro6484
    @jeannedigennaro6484 3 года назад +7

    What a movie! The first time I saw it was during a 6 -day power failure. My son still had power on his laptop and the whole family watched it together.

  • @seananderson9346
    @seananderson9346 6 месяцев назад +10

    Watching this makes me feel like I'm not crazy for loving this movie as much as I do.

    • @MatthewMS.
      @MatthewMS. 5 месяцев назад +1

      Where’s the money Lebowski?

    • @rabirayrana7648
      @rabirayrana7648 4 месяца назад

      bunny says yours good for it​@@MatthewMS.

  • @vegancrue13
    @vegancrue13 5 лет назад +664

    “Do you see what happens Larry?! Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the alps?!”

    • @jimklovestheway6653
      @jimklovestheway6653 5 лет назад +1

      Awesome!!

    • @MikeRehfuss
      @MikeRehfuss 5 лет назад +9

      THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS, LARRY

    • @michalperach984
      @michalperach984 5 лет назад +12

      You're dissapointing your father

    • @helugoconache
      @helugoconache 5 лет назад +13

      THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU FEED A STONER SCRAMBLED EGGS!!

    • @silentm999
      @silentm999 5 лет назад +8

      So much funnier than the original line. Another hilarious line that was greatly improved by censorship was in Joe Dirt. "Well I'm sure it did but it ain't no meteor. It's a big ol' frozen chunk o' butt release."

  • @mythicalashley9542
    @mythicalashley9542 4 года назад +252

    The fact that they still remember all the scenes and laugh about them is so heartwarming

    • @shaynenelson481
      @shaynenelson481 Год назад +1

      America needs more of this stuff. Amazing actors reliving their glory days does us all so much good. Long live the dude! Rip days gone past.

  • @timkransel9676
    @timkransel9676 Год назад +7

    Nothing more beautiful than seeing four elderly men sitting together trying to remember stuff. love it

  • @prajwalkharel9754
    @prajwalkharel9754 Год назад +20

    I have watched this interview 10 times, for starters.

  • @martinhousemuse
    @martinhousemuse 3 года назад +257

    It makes me so happy to hear the actors express their love of this film in the same way that fans do.

  • @corbelius6
    @corbelius6 4 года назад +177

    Steve Buscemi is a national treasure we should not ignore!

    • @nancybeveridgetaylor3256
      @nancybeveridgetaylor3256 2 года назад +10

      He is a national treasure in so many levels.

    • @larrytoney2326
      @larrytoney2326 2 года назад +14

      Wasn't he a fire fighter!? I heard when 9/11 happened he joined in the helping finding people in ground zero! Such a great human & actor!

    • @seppyq3672
      @seppyq3672 2 года назад +3

      @@larrytoney2326 yup, he was a volunteer firefighter

    • @WiredLain_
      @WiredLain_ Год назад +1

      he was a retired firefighter and was an actor when 9/11 happened, but he grabbed his old uniform and helped out, he also didn’t want to do any interviews. great guy

    • @NotstarvinMarvin
      @NotstarvinMarvin Год назад

      The national treasurer*

  • @jayg339
    @jayg339 2 года назад +16

    I love that they also love this movie. It always feels a bit of a shame when actors kind of don't want to talk about their work or just treat it like a job, and its great to see these guys also experience how special this movie was (for them and the fans). (and im glad the guy doing this interview is a fan of the movie as well because it really helps make the interview even better)

  • @jeremywehrman906
    @jeremywehrman906 7 месяцев назад +2

    The first time I saw this movie I was too high to understand it, but I knew I had to watch it again. What a masterpiece...

  • @Malcolmdeeb
    @Malcolmdeeb 5 лет назад +439

    John Goodman is the rare actor who, no matter what I’ve seen him in, is always magnificent. I can not think of a single performance he’s done that wasn’t perfectly entertaining. As a supporting character actor, he outshines the majority of leading actors he’s placed alongside. I hope he lives for decades more.

    • @yrmthr
      @yrmthr 5 лет назад +37

      MP Fann unfortunately, I feel like he'll get his due when he passes. One of the most underrated, under appreciated actors in Hollywood

    • @johnnycache34
      @johnnycache34 5 лет назад +18

      Remember king Ralph?

    • @jeremiahshields7827
      @jeremiahshields7827 5 лет назад +6

      10 years max. Looked tired just doing this.

    • @solearesoul
      @solearesoul 5 лет назад +12

      Raising Arizona was one of my favorites.

    • @bobbybeast1000
      @bobbybeast1000 5 лет назад +6

      Revenge of the Nerds!!!

  • @galazet
    @galazet 3 года назад +295

    "The Big Lebowski" is one of the best movies ever made.

    • @ruly8153
      @ruly8153 3 года назад +28

      Well... that’s just like... your opinion man.

    • @aidanquinlan7990
      @aidanquinlan7990 3 года назад +1

      MiamiBeach xxx both are

    • @innosanto
      @innosanto 3 года назад +2

      @MiamiBeach xxx the godfather is not a comedy. We are talking comedies.
      But about godfather, maybe Once upon on America I like bettee

    • @SepticXable
      @SepticXable 3 года назад +4

      Definitely the most quotable

    • @angelogegnacorsi675
      @angelogegnacorsi675 2 года назад

      The Cohen brothers to the top

  • @theax40
    @theax40 Год назад +7

    These three, in this movie, are on the Goodfellas level of acting and storytelling and cinema. Legendary.

  • @ToddsDiscGolf
    @ToddsDiscGolf 9 месяцев назад +5

    This might be the best interview I’ve ever watched. I’m such a huge fan of that movie and these guys. I was laughing the whole time watching this

  • @edmundkempersdartboard173
    @edmundkempersdartboard173 5 лет назад +827

    "Its like lenin said..."
    "I am the walrus?"

    • @LocalBoyy
      @LocalBoyy 4 года назад +12

      Thanks Donnie

    • @Wspsportsfan
      @Wspsportsfan 4 года назад +12

      LOL thats the best line

    • @Victoria-nw2eg
      @Victoria-nw2eg 4 года назад +1

      Guys, please, explain what does this line mean? I am the walrus? I'm not native English speaker, perhaps that's why don't get it ;) thanks

    • @denizerol1
      @denizerol1 4 года назад +24

      @@Victoria-nw2eg its a beatles song i think he hears lenin as john lennon

    • @g0679
      @g0679 4 года назад +2

      hope dies
      That line made sense. To me. I think. At the time.
      It’s been over 20 years...

  • @TheAngryHippie
    @TheAngryHippie 5 лет назад +1622

    Jeff Bridges is the dude in real life lol

    • @Project305miami
      @Project305miami 5 лет назад +116

      The Angry Hippie You know, that, or His Dudeness, or Duder, or you know, El Duderino, if you’re not into that whole brevity thing...

    • @TheAngryHippie
      @TheAngryHippie 5 лет назад +6

      hahahahahaha

    • @SoberDude4200
      @SoberDude4200 5 лет назад +16

      Dude is a mixture of Jeff Bridges and Jeff Dowd

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 5 лет назад +6

      I'd be honored if some Big L fans and/or fans of dudes with long hair & sideburns would check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of 80s classic songs on my channel. Covers include Sting, Prince, Tom Petty, Steely Dan, Phil Collins, Michael McDonald, the GooGoo Dolls, Sarah McClachlan, Billy Joel, Earth Wind & Fire, plus a couple of '010s classics from Bruno Mars and Coldplay. Live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks and peace.

    • @mguevarra61
      @mguevarra61 5 лет назад +5

      Project305miami Duder. People called me that back in the 80's. San Fernando Valley.....

  • @luk3anderson832
    @luk3anderson832 2 года назад +18

    I was grinning ear to ear watching this entire thing. I think my favorite part was the fact Steve said he never really gave much thought about watching it after, and years later encounters people who’ve watched it 10s/100s of times lmao

    • @BarbozoTheClown
      @BarbozoTheClown Год назад +1

      Fans coming up to him screaming quotes from the movie he's going to look at Jeff bridges and say "what's he talking about dude?"

  • @questtttttttt
    @questtttttttt 2 года назад +5

    Just a bunch of old friends having a laugh. Three of my all time favorite actors.

  • @claushansen2447
    @claushansen2447 4 года назад +320

    Jeff Bridges has the greatest hair of all time.

    • @innosanto
      @innosanto 3 года назад +9

      He still looks good

    • @emolina3784
      @emolina3784 3 года назад +2

      It’s hairpiece... but he still looks great!

    • @poohbearsauntie
      @poohbearsauntie 3 года назад

      @@emolina3784 ~ NO!! Really..? Man, What A Bummer..

    • @NameInsertedHere
      @NameInsertedHere 2 года назад +3

      Him and David Lynch have literally perfect hair

    • @masterbates511
      @masterbates511 2 года назад

      @@emolina3784 no its not

  • @Duggy123
    @Duggy123 5 лет назад +1204

    Awesome to see these 3 together again!

    • @joemckim1183
      @joemckim1183 5 лет назад +19

      3 acting legends.

    • @at4955
      @at4955 5 лет назад +9

      well they finally did it-they killed my car

    • @beingjohn392
      @beingjohn392 5 лет назад

      These are not the same 3 guys from TBL. Great actors, truly, but their age is sadly obvious. Let them move on to other rolls.

    • @joemckim1183
      @joemckim1183 5 лет назад +8

      @@beingjohn392 Nobody expects or wants them to do a sequel. Them doing a reunion/reminiscent about one of their best roles is fine. Boardwalk Empire is Buscemi's most iconic role but the other two it's arguable this is main roles.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 5 лет назад +2

      and all 3 looking good, like they're enjoying life... I'd be honored if some Big L fans and/or fans of dudes with long hair & sideburns would check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of 80s classic songs on my channel. Covers include Sting, Prince, Tom Petty, Steely Dan, Phil Collins, Michael McDonald, the GooGoo Dolls, Sarah McClachlan, Billy Joel, Earth Wind & Fire, plus a couple of '010s classics from Bruno Mars and Coldplay. Live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks and peace.

  • @SimFanatic
    @SimFanatic 2 года назад +12

    Definitely one of the best comedies of all time! These guys have chemistry even off the set; lends to how successful the movie was.

  • @misplacedcajun2325
    @misplacedcajun2325 2 года назад +5

    3 of my all-time favorites. These guys really have chemistry!!

  • @MapleLeafAce
    @MapleLeafAce 4 года назад +144

    I love how Jeff looks at the others with admiration as they speak. They’re all good guys.

  • @eltribun
    @eltribun 5 лет назад +421

    -What was in the brief case?
    -papers... business papers
    -what do you do sir?
    - I'm unemployed
    My favorite

    • @MkeKen67
      @MkeKen67 5 лет назад +16

      And the decidedly not amused cop poking thru his ashtray. (the guy who says, "or the Credence") Also love the way Dude cranks back the Barcalounger while talking to the cops.

    • @bobbyk8690
      @bobbyk8690 4 года назад +1

      First time I watched that scene I spit my drink out everywhere

    • @MkeKen67
      @MkeKen67 3 года назад +1

      @Max William Lauf - And let us not forget, the part about the rug theft being a "separate incident."

    • @MkeKen67
      @MkeKen67 3 года назад

      Holy crap, I'm still amazed at how much great stuff was crammed into this crazy little movie.

  • @EdwinHeida
    @EdwinHeida 9 месяцев назад +2

    This whole interview and the four gentlemen just ooze joy. What a wonderful interview/conversation.

  • @avroday949
    @avroday949 Год назад +11

    Defiantly a huge fan of this movie. Probably my favorite. Most re-watchable film i know. Amazing dialog and amazing acting from an amazing cast.
    My favorite scene is when he buys a $0.69 carton of milk with a check post dated 1 year from the date. Every scene is gold.

  • @highlevelranter8482
    @highlevelranter8482 4 года назад +121

    There isn't an occasion in life , good, bad or indifferent, when one couldn't use a line from Lebowski. Every single word is perfect. Every scene a joy. Thanks to the brothers and the fantastic cast.

    • @klausschneider1045
      @klausschneider1045 Год назад +4

      ... and every picture is a feast for the eyes. I hardly know any movie with a matchable brilliant photography. Just take the iconic shot on the blazing red Corvette in front of Larry's house...

  • @JasonNation72
    @JasonNation72 5 лет назад +357

    The theory about Donnie being a spirit of an old war buddy kinda makes sense.

    • @FreeAmerica-sc9hu
      @FreeAmerica-sc9hu 5 лет назад +14

      I've always thought Donnie was Walters imaginary buddy. Then the funeral director scene acknowledged him living.

    • @bastis3439
      @bastis3439 5 лет назад +8

      @mohamulator i don't know much about league bowling, but it seemed to me that Jesus only had one teammate, that irish guy.

    • @tripwire4727
      @tripwire4727 5 лет назад +9

      @mohamulator well he would be jesus ' imaginary pal...

    • @marko_pasa
      @marko_pasa 4 года назад +8

      Donnie who loved bowling.

    • @DrabOk
      @DrabOk 4 года назад +6

      Donny: Phone's ringing, Dude. The Dude: Thank you, Donny.

  • @Mr_Spock512
    @Mr_Spock512 2 года назад +5

    Everytime this movie is on TV, I get hooked again and have to watch it to the end.
    I must have seen it 20 times by now ... one of the funniest and enjoyable movie I ever saw.
    Those characters are ICONIC by now.

  • @katanaki3059
    @katanaki3059 5 месяцев назад +1

    A thing of beauty! Thanks to all involved!

  • @oqsy
    @oqsy 5 лет назад +581

    “He’s a nihilist.”
    “That must be exhausting”

    • @copheart
      @copheart 5 лет назад +3

      Hahaha! Yes! Best line in the thing.

    • @dvidwayne1192
      @dvidwayne1192 5 лет назад +29

      Say what you will about national socialism, but at least it's an ethos; nihilism!

    • @roodick85
      @roodick85 5 лет назад +5

      I got a rash man..

    • @AsphaltAntelope
      @AsphaltAntelope 5 лет назад +1

      @oqsy - I've never understood this joke :(

    • @Pepe-ts9ec
      @Pepe-ts9ec 5 лет назад +12

      YewTewbe A nihilist is someone who “doesn’t believe in anything”.
      When the dude says “must be exhausting”, he is saying it sarcastically. The nihilist in the movie is passed out in the pool next to a bottle of alcohol. The dude is making a joke at how easy a nihilist’s life must be.

  • @frequencypartners
    @frequencypartners 5 лет назад +88

    I met Jeff Bridges about seven years ago when he was in my company's office. Super nice and polite to everyone despite 50 people following him around like flies, myself included. Gotta love a person who remains kind after such sterling success.

    • @kurzleg
      @kurzleg 5 лет назад +22

      The Dude abides...

    • @tazmankb26
      @tazmankb26 5 лет назад +18

      He's a good man and thorough

    • @C-TOS
      @C-TOS 5 лет назад

      The portrait of a good showman.

  • @vintagesavoiur
    @vintagesavoiur 3 года назад +3

    Times flies and these are great actors. One of a kinds that will never be replaced, forever remembered!

  • @MrRandomcommentguy
    @MrRandomcommentguy 5 лет назад +335

    The Big Lebowski will be a fixture in my top 10 forever. This movie's a god damned institution.

    • @teaCupkk
      @teaCupkk 5 лет назад +10

      Isn't it? It gives me goosebumps to this day, almost like a religious experience. Sure, the Cohens wrote and directed the movie, but getting the perfect cast together, and having everything fall into place the way it did - i don't know. It feels like a conspiracy of the highest order. It's a phenomenon, beyond the power of mere mortals.

    • @brandonolson6299
      @brandonolson6299 5 лет назад +7

      Does the female form make you uncomfortable Mr. Lebowski?

    • @90AlmostFamous
      @90AlmostFamous 4 года назад +1

      Yea dudedism is an actually religion now man

    • @g0679
      @g0679 4 года назад +1

      Simon Coles
      I was pleased as punch to hear that a nightclub in Reykjavik was inspired by it.
      I wanted to visit Iceland before, but now...

    • @bit1733
      @bit1733 4 года назад

      Simon Coles...you like young John Hughes.

  • @ek_256
    @ek_256 5 лет назад +296

    This aggression will not stand, man.

  • @rovhalt6650
    @rovhalt6650 Год назад +11

    In all honesty I never expected John Goodman to live to old age. Glad to still have him with us.

  • @jhannides
    @jhannides 2 года назад +7

    Love it! It’s great to see they enjoyed doing it and look back at it lovingly.

  • @Kingepticon
    @Kingepticon 3 года назад +160

    "This is what happens, Larry when you find a stranger in the Alps."

    • @StanHowse
      @StanHowse 3 года назад

      Lol that's not what he says.

    • @rickghastly1511
      @rickghastly1511 3 года назад +18

      @@StanHowse it is in the made for tv version, but yes, we know the truth

    • @StanHowse
      @StanHowse 3 года назад +7

      @@rickghastly1511 Ahh, didn't even know they made a tv version.. What a shame. I think things like that should be presented as they are, not changed up for someones' feelings.

    • @baronbloodington
      @baronbloodington 3 года назад +3

      Ahahaha, my brother in law and I quote that all the time. The TV edit on TNT.

    • @gui-texzan7477
      @gui-texzan7477 2 года назад +3

      @@baronbloodington Always wondered how they edited Lebowski for tv. Remember when Eastwood's "Heartbreak Ridge" was edited for network tv?
      "Big leatherneck jarheaded maggot farmer."
      - Stitch Jones
      I digress...

  • @lauriezakaroff7658
    @lauriezakaroff7658 5 лет назад +394

    "Careful man, there's a beverage here!"

    • @rubbersole79
      @rubbersole79 5 лет назад +14

      "What in God's holy name are you blathering about?"

    • @at4955
      @at4955 5 лет назад +2

      fortunately im on a strict drug regimen

    • @at4955
      @at4955 5 лет назад +5

      yeah hes a real reactionary

    • @at4955
      @at4955 5 лет назад +4

      well.....man.....thats like your opinion

  • @epicon6
    @epicon6 3 года назад +6

    This interview is just as wonderful as the movie! Really well done Today!

  • @copiouscareerist
    @copiouscareerist 2 года назад +7

    One of the few movies I own, because I love these guys. All of them. They are a treasure trove of fun when they want to be as well as being really wonderful dramatic actors as well. xo

  • @msxmurda2385
    @msxmurda2385 5 лет назад +1170

    Even now, Donny is out of his element...

    • @bit1733
      @bit1733 4 года назад +27

      Right!!😀 Still looks too timid to assert himself.

    • @rokyericksonroks
      @rokyericksonroks 4 года назад +3

      LMAO, ...yes!
      Great comment, thnx for posting.

    • @jewfro917
      @jewfro917 4 года назад +3

      Epic comment

    • @vegashainning8071
      @vegashainning8071 3 года назад +5

      LMAO 😂.....Shut the F up
      Donnie

    • @idmdeswert3038
      @idmdeswert3038 3 года назад +2

      You are right, he is clearly out of his element.

  • @risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302
    @risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302 3 года назад +120

    Isnt it crazy how a movie about a heist and a rug built around bowling buddies could be such a smash hit? Big Lebowski is one of my all time favorites.

    • @maxmoon2254
      @maxmoon2254 3 года назад +18

      It wasn’t a smash hit. It took years to become a cult classic.

  • @TooLameToDie
    @TooLameToDie 3 года назад +10

    Not shooting this interview in a bowling alley was a missed opportunity.

  • @markusniepmann4804
    @markusniepmann4804 Год назад +3

    I ♥️ John Goodman , greetings from Hamburg 😃

  • @anniebiz5219
    @anniebiz5219 4 года назад +177

    The scene after they visit Larry, driving with no windshield, but Walter and Donnie still got their In and Out Burgers 😂

    • @MrNScatt
      @MrNScatt 3 года назад +8

      It took me 2 or 3 viewings to catch that (I’m not the sharpest), but it became one of my favourite scenes.

    • @inszti
      @inszti 3 года назад +12

      The dudes hair moving in the wind with that look on his face is what gets me the most.

    • @MixerMadness
      @MixerMadness 3 года назад +6

      While the others are just loving life with their burgers hahaha perfect music too

    • @erikmunson2457
      @erikmunson2457 3 года назад +6

      Those are good burgers, Walter.

    • @BigWheel.
      @BigWheel. 3 года назад +1

      @@erikmunson2457 [whisper yelling] shhhutthefffckupdonnie!

  • @jars7774
    @jars7774 5 лет назад +228

    Buscemi has been through a lot ... even a wood chipper. Glad he's doing better now.

    • @ITAMrPink
      @ITAMrPink 4 года назад +30

      [RESERVOIR DOGS SPOILER ALERT] The fact he almost always dies in his roles, sometimes in gruesome ways, makes the fact Mr. Pink is the only one to survive even more amazing.

    • @austincheesman473
      @austincheesman473 4 года назад +6

      He's got a bag of diamonds. He's doing fine

    • @retired3897
      @retired3897 4 года назад +2

      Austin Cheesman Actually found out that in the background sound of the final scene the cops arrested him.

    • @ck891
      @ck891 3 года назад +2

      ITAMrPink he doesn’t survive!! You can literally hear a massive shootout the second he leaves the warehouse

    • @ryanmounce2850
      @ryanmounce2850 3 года назад +1

      @@ITAMrPink none of them survive. Turn up the sound when he runs out of the building.

  • @-Ricky_Spanish-
    @-Ricky_Spanish- Год назад +2

    The 1972 film Bad Company (co-starring Jeff Bridges and David Huddleston, both of the Jeff Lebowskis) is one of my favorites. I wish Jeff would talk more about it, but I'm glad he at least mentioned it.

  • @MindBlower18
    @MindBlower18 Год назад +3

    What a great guy Jeff is 👍A fantastic actor, too! I love this guy for ages already!

  • @damrell1985
    @damrell1985 5 лет назад +407

    “This is what happens, Larry. This is what happens when you FIND A STRANGER IN THE ALPS!”
    This is what Goodman was trying to remember.

  • @zachhaywood1564
    @zachhaywood1564 4 года назад +114

    "They're calling the cops, man. Put the piece away...."

  • @jimiwilson4322
    @jimiwilson4322 2 года назад +2

    What an amazing interview! That movie is one great scene after another. I’m never waiting for another scene to start, they’re just all equally great. Perfect Movie!

  • @roberthart9886
    @roberthart9886 2 года назад +5

    Ive watched it at least 20 times. Every time is still hilarious

  • @sinebar
    @sinebar 3 года назад +74

    Those 3 guys are among the very best actors in the business.

  • @renocool1558
    @renocool1558 5 лет назад +133

    When the Dude finally tries to do some serious investigative work, running the pencil over Jackie's notepad. Yep that's when I knew this movie was legendary.

    • @JoeyAG92
      @JoeyAG92 5 лет назад +6

      reno cool I was in tears when I first watched that scene!

    • @deadarmd
      @deadarmd 5 лет назад

      Oh man. That whole scene...

    • @normang3668
      @normang3668 5 лет назад +15

      Jackie Treehorn treats objects like women, man. . .

    • @GoldTop57
      @GoldTop57 5 лет назад

      Norman G One of my favorite lines in the movie, and there are tons of good ones!

  • @duncanwallace7760
    @duncanwallace7760 Год назад

    Brilliant interview!! Loved that they were prompted infrequently, then left to talk.

  • @kashima3626
    @kashima3626 3 года назад +9

    Absolutely a Masterpiece of a movie! Truly genius!

  • @RCDesertRat
    @RCDesertRat 3 года назад +114

    “I DON’T ROLL ON SHABBAS!” Lol 😂

  • @ricochofsky8293
    @ricochofsky8293 5 лет назад +194

    "Shut the f*** up, Donny." I practically had "Lebowski" on a loop for about a year.

    • @marioiacolucci
      @marioiacolucci 4 года назад +6

      My bro still has it on DVD great film never get tired of it

  • @troutaholic8834
    @troutaholic8834 Год назад +3

    One of my favorite movies. I have seen it no less than 15 times and laugh like it’s the first time I saw it.

  • @DizGuys
    @DizGuys 8 месяцев назад

    The thing I really love about the film is the astonishing detail which makes it possible to watch and rewatch and still find new things to enjoy. The way the story vaguely resolves but not in the typical clear cut way. Genius stuff.

  • @michaelcard7795
    @michaelcard7795 5 лет назад +424

    “Obviously, you’re not a golfer.”

    • @devodavis6454
      @devodavis6454 5 лет назад +4

      One of my favorite lines, and it inspired my favorite artist.
      Fans of TBL need to know about Dave MacDowell, man.
      (Of course, that's just, like...)
      livingroomfloorgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Obviously.jpg

    • @MarkWitucke
      @MarkWitucke 4 года назад

      So great