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The Big Lebowski: 25 facts on its 25th anniversary

Since rolling into our lives on 6 March 1998, The Big Lebowski has seen some strikes and gutters, ups and downs, but has abided all the same.

7 Mar 2023 10:27

Paul Dalgarno

Film

‘Yeah, well, you know, that’s just, like, your opinion, man.’ The Big Lebowski at 25. Image: Working Title Films.

I’m not saying The Big Lebowski is the best film ever … but I am saying it’s my favourite. Which is all the more reason (for me) to celebrate as the Coen Brothers’ 1998 classic turns 25.

1. The Dude (Jeff Bridges) appears in every scene. Even in the one apparent exception – when the nihilists are in a cafe ordering breakfast – the van with The Dude and Walter Sobchak (John Goodman) can be seen driving past.

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Paul Dalgarno

Paul Dalgarno is author of the novels A Country of Eternal Light (2023) and Poly (2020); the memoir And You May Find Yourself (2015); and the creative non-fiction book Prudish Nation (2023). He is Head of Content at ArtsHub & ScreenHub. Insta: @dalgarnowrites