Jeff Bridges, John Goodman And Steve Buscemi Talk ‘The Big Lebowski’ In Extended Inteview | TODAY

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

[@adavis5926]

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]

Great story A Davis! Thanks for sharing..

[@chrisweidner4768]

I love your story. Thank you for sharing.

[@geol1936]

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

[@adavis5926]

Absolutely!

[@DippinSauc]

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

[@mikekenner9218]

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]

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]

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

[@michaeldebellis4202]

@@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]

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

[@avro-day]

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

[@twelvestepcorky]

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

[@1Dreamking]

Couldn't have agreed more. Brilliant!

[@sharmon1911]

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

[@aschraub9897]

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

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

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

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

Steve buscemi is the quiet guy in real life

[@IIISWILIII]

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

[@OutLoudShowerThoughts]

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

[@patrickleahy9534]

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]

The Dude abides

[@facecrook3454]

@@patrickleahy9534 😂😂😂

[@_1ben]

Well, that's like your opinion man

[@danielloyola65]

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

[@mauroarriagada]

he IS the dude man

[@bit1733]

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

[@k.j.g.9601]

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

[@sdseals2076]

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

[@michaelcelani8325]

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

[@apoloWND]

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

[@innosanto]

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

[@Praise___YaH]

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]

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

[@avro-day]

Goodman with the ashes scene verbatim too.

[@theramplocal]

He fixes the cable?

[@Brad772006]

These guys really tied this interview together.

[@irishmancheckinin6540]

Did it not

[@drumdude46]

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

[@LEMMYKISGOD]

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

[@PapaJoeB]

F'in eh, man

[@SkillBeatz]

Perfect comment

[@grayplob8988]

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

[@Frankygoestohollywood]

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

[@rainedyani8505]

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

[@TentinQuarantino_]

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

[@SuperBartles]

But indispensible

[@hessranch]

A great actor

[@BrionSalazar]

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]

This sounds like the outro to Stand By Me.

[@uncleloof]

Lebowskifest... check it out.

[@dougk2247]

Condolences

[@finished6267]

That's a great story dude. Thanks.

[@thomaslazarski3596]

Is there any leads?🤣

[@grant5603]

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

[@ectoplasmicfeedback1480]

It really helps that you know he's Mr. Pink while watching it! I mean, lol!!!

[@ectoplasmicfeedback1480]

Kickin' me!!

[@justinbisonette1947]

He is the Walrus.

[@ectoplasmicfeedback1480]

@@justinbisonette1947 *V.I. LENIN! VLADIMIR ILYICH ULYANOV!!*

[@justinbisonette1947]

@@ectoplasmicfeedback1480 This guy peed on The Dude’s rug.

[@dudedabsworth8023]

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

[@ectoplasmicfeedback1480]

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]

I didn't know that either 😥

[@AVGstrEnjoyer]

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]

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

[@jonoessex]

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

[@Slop_Dogg]

Happy to still have these three with us.

[@last7509]

or maybe you're still here with them

[@blob2092]

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]

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

[@christophcarle]

They abide.

[@jbcheema9883]

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

[@ITAMrPink]

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

[@TJamesBell]

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]

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

[@LibsRockU]

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

[@jamespn]

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

[@JeffreyGillespie]

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

[@tylerbrown3135]

Aging does that unfortunately

[@Pow3llMorgan]

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

[@JasonsDigitalStuff]

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]

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

[@StormLaker]

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.

[@Cazz8203]

Jeff Bridges seems like the most likable guy that ever lived

[@ethnicleanserberg7975]

I'm the walrus?

[@ethnicleanserberg7975]

I'm the Walrus?

[@ethnicleanserberg7975]

I'm the walrus.

[@ethnicleanserberg7975]

I'm the walrus

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

He seems totally unaffected by stardom. Married to the same woman for 30 years, a regular guy.

[@nancybeveridgetaylor3256]

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.

[@GregFries]

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]

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'.

[@theelectricindian]

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

[@robbieshand6139]

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

[@Nantosuelta]

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

[@averyconnordaddy]

I was the same way with Napoleon Dynamite

[@hermanhelmich]

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

[@jahninapamintuan1849]

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

[@kvaka009]

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

[@andrewbuhman1066]

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

[@dickgaeysonbyday4137]

@@andrewbuhman1066 it could be Walters way of letting go

[@andrewbuhman1066]

@@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]

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]

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

[@mythicalashley9542]

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

[@shaynenelson481]

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.

[@davedecker1725]

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

[@emiliolujan7836]

“Walter.. just take it easy!”

[@dustinfoster1917]

They're callin the cops, man. Put the piece away.

[@youtubeblockscomments]

Matthew Pugh calmer than you are

[@theblazingchris7339]

@@youtubeblockscomments and you ruined it

[@kimalbright7539]

"Is this your homework, Larry?

[@thomasretallick6228]

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

[@martinhousemuse]

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

[@stubbz9]

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

[@kieransoregaard-utt8]

Ever thus to deadbeats Jason

[@johnyoung5687]

She owes money all over town.

[@corbelius6]

Steve Buscemi is a national treasure we should not ignore!

[@nancybeveridgetaylor3256]

He is a national treasure in so many levels.

[@larrytoney2326]

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]

@@larrytoney2326 yup, he was a volunteer firefighter

[@WiredLain_]

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]

The national treasurer*

[@bellbrass]

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.

[@tangerinesarebetterthanora7060]

Yeah plus the interviewer didn't cut in too much.

[@MapleLeafAce]

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

[@Duggy123]

Awesome to see these 3 together again!

[@joemckim1183]

3 acting legends.

[@at4955]

well they finally did it-they killed my car

[@beingjohn392]

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]

@@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]

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.

[@Malcolmdeeb]

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]

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]

Remember king Ralph?

[@jeremiahshields7827]

10 years max. Looked tired just doing this.

[@solearesoul]

Raising Arizona was one of my favorites.

[@bobbybeast1000]

Revenge of the Nerds!!!

[@Rob954ever]

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]

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.

[@conorsmith8551]

I love his catalogue of work that it's so diverse, fisher king, fearless, Arlington drive, big lebowski, thunderbolt and lightfoot, true grit, jagged edge

[@galazet]

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

[@ruly8153]

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

[@aidanquinlan7990]

MiamiBeach xxx both are

[@innosanto]

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

[@SepticXable]

Definitely the most quotable

[@angelogegnacorsi675]

The Cohen brothers to the top

[@highlevelranter8482]

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]

... 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...

[@giovanna722]

@@klausschneider1045 Right. Wonderfully shot and fantastic sound. The Coens outdid themselves.

[@vegancrue13]

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

[@jimklovestheway6653]

Awesome!!

[@MikeRehfuss]

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS, LARRY

[@michalperach984]

You're dissapointing your father

[@helugoconache]

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

[@silentm999]

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."

[@nathanslay6342]

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

[@LaborHours]

that's just your opinion, man

[@lincolnshaw8812]

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]

My favorite line.

[@michaelcelani8325]

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

[@gabbyhayes1568]

@sgbobsg thus the Dude’s rather robust physique.

[@crayonwriter]

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

[@Koffling]

@@crayonwriter Caucasian*

[@ramonecricket5183]

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]

Absolutely!

[@Rcknroler913]

I concur.

[@dadaddymak]

Lol i know

[@kamuelalee]

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

[@Martdogg3000]

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

[@claushansen2447]

Jeff Bridges has the greatest hair of all time.

[@innosanto]

He still looks good

[@emolina3784]

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

[@poohbearsauntie]

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

[@NameInsertedHere]

Him and David Lynch have literally perfect hair

[@masterbates511]

@@emolina3784 no its not

[@Wanderersea]

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

[@eltribun]

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

[@MkeKen67]

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]

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

[@MkeKen67]

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

[@MkeKen67]

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

[@frankrichards3089]

😅😅😅

[@frequencypartners]

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]

The Dude abides...

[@tazmankb26]

He's a good man and thorough

[@C-TOS]

The portrait of a good showman.

[@neil2905]

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

[@shanekonarson]

neil well that’s just like your opinion,, man

[@spacealienjesus709]

I just laughed picturing the dad..

[@TheProdigalCat]

Just reading this made me crack up

[@jaydub5515]

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

[@msxmurda2385]

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

[@bit1733]

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

[@rokyericksonroks]

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

[@jewfro917]

Epic comment

[@vegashainning8071]

LMAO 😂.....Shut the F up Donnie

[@idmdeswert3038]

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

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

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

[@teaCupkk]

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.

[@randonolso]

Does the female form make you uncomfortable Mr. Lebowski?

[@90AlmostFamous]

Yea dudedism is an actually religion now man

[@g0679]

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]

Simon Coles...you like young John Hughes.

[@ek_256]

This aggression will not stand, man.

[@shawnranning422]

That's just like, your opinion, man

[@lawrencegeusz4890]

Nice marmot.

[@TheNotoriousBUN]

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

[@sinebar]

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

[@jars7774]

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

[@ITAMrPink]

[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]

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

[@retired3897]

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

[@ck891]

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

[@ryanmounce2850]

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

[@blakeklob8797]

Everyone's talking about how great the actors have been in that movie, and they were, but what buffled me the most is how to you come up with that idea, writing such a script, I mean how is that possible? It must be absolute genius and madness at the same time, kudos to Ethan and Joel, and whoever was involved writing this. Writers don't get enough credit anyways.

[@DemonBoy3223]

I know right? The whole time I was like "Where did the Coens come up with this?", even the "human paraquat" line. 😆😂

[@ViperOfMino]

It's so crazy too because it's like...the whole time, like nobody is on the same page in that movie. Even from the very first scene, the narrator can't even finish his thoughts because he's losing track of what he's saying multiple times. The movie somehow makes zero sense and perfect sense at the same time. Like you said, it's really a testament to how great the writers did.

[@GameDayDanBlair]

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

[@EdmundKempersDartboard]

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

[@LocalBoyy]

Thanks Donnie

[@Danielfu955]

LOL thats the best line

[@Victoria-nw2eg]

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]

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

[@g0679]

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

[@Benjaminbutton86]

The chinaman is not the issue here, Dude. I'm talking about drawing a line in the sand, Dude. Across this line, you DO NOT... Also, Dude, chinaman is not the preferred nomenclature. Asian-American, please.

[@irishmancheckinin6540]

That is such a great line.

[@Benjaminbutton86]

I didn't blame anyone for the loss of my legs. Some Chinaman took them from me in Korea.

[@BookofGabriel]

@@Benjaminbutton86 😂😂😂😂💀⚰️

[@squamish4244]

I guess Walter was the first SJW. The anti-PC crowd should direct their ire at him.

[@squamish4244]

Dude, calm down. Be like the Dude.

[@jimbersmcimbers]

Love how they reminisce...absolutely no doubt, one of the greatest films of all time!

[@tazmankb26]

well that's your opinion man

[@MrFrampo56]

THE greatest. Well, the funniest!

[@brucelennen6231]

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.

[@renocool1558]

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]

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

[@deadarmd]

Oh man. That whole scene...

[@normang3668]

Jackie Treehorn treats objects like women, man. . .

[@GoldTop57]

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

[@murdockscott]

I love how these guys spend most of the time reminiscing about the great performances of the other people in the movie. Classy dudes.

[@jasonaarons3274]

The knowledge that these legends enjoy this as much as the rest of us is so great. Literally watching them fawn over the movie the way we all do.

[@anthonyparkinson5820]

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.

[@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302]

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]

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

[@ricochofsky8293]

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

[@marioiacolucci]

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

[@willienealson3542]

one of my favorite memories was playing that movie for my father before he died, 18yrs ago. He said he hated the movie, but laughed the whole time.

[@nikolayzhuravlev8577]

I was mad at the movie because I couldn't figure out what is going on. And the longer I watched it, the more confused I got) But it was so hilarious!

[@gmar7836]

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

[@TheAngryHippie]

Jeff Bridges is the dude in real life lol

[@Project305miami]

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]

hahahahahaha

[@SoberDude4200]

Dude is a mixture of Jeff Bridges and Jeff Dowd

[@willritter4076]

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]

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

[@JasonNation72]

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

[@FreeAmerica-sc9hu]

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

[@bastis3439]

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

[@tripwire4727]

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

[@marko_pasa]

Donnie who loved bowling.

[@DrabOk]

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

[@homesic2894]

I can’t believe John Goodman hasn’t been nominated/won more awards. I just watched cloverfield lane and remember why he’s one of my fav actors

[@HalfEatenMedia]

He was so good in that film. If it was anyone else in that part, the movie would've been forgotten by now. Lol

[@calebclunie4001]

Wasn't John Goodman singing "If I Didn't Have You", with Billy Crystal, at the Academy Awards, for Monster's Inc.? I guess it was a joint effort with the songwriter Randy Newman. Newman, finally, got it!

[@mikeslats77]

His small part in Flight was what made that film

[@mikelynch-zeroviewz2507]

He should have gotten best supporting actor for this !

[@bentstrider]

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🙌

[@woodyjohnson8575]

That is testament to most people's experience of it; once the first rewatch happens it takes off, the dialogue starts to land. but I don't know anyone who waited 20 years for that rewatch and then to have 3,4 and 5 happen the same day so in that way you are unique. The most enjoyable element is when you have a friend that quotes it with you and you'll be rolling on the floor laughing. I'm gonna go do a rewatch now. The rewatch abides

[@matthewmains2462]

I think back to watching this in the theater with my younger brother. When buying the tickets the attendants told us that due to so many patrons complaining, that they were warning us beforehand that too many had already asked for refunds on their tickets. If we purchased tickets, there would be no refunds. Neither of us laughed so hard at any movie, ever.

[@anniebiz5219]

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

[@MrNScatt]

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

[@inszti]

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

[@MachoWrestling101]

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

[@erikmunson2457]

Those are good burgers, Walter.

[@BigWheel.]

@@erikmunson2457 [whisper yelling] shhhutthefffckupdonnie!

[@Kingepticon]

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

[@StanHowse]

Lol that's not what he says.

[@rickghastly1511]

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

[@StanHowse]

@@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]

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

[@gui-texzan7477]

@@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...

[@timkransel9676]

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

[@slurren]

Calmer than you are...

[@stevennieto9898]

I'm gonna enjoy my coffee.

[@at4955]

my thinking on this whole thing has become way too uptight

[@at4955]

there were no shots fired

[@irishmancheckinin6540]

Will you just take it easy... Man

[@zachhaywood1564]

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

[@concernedcitizen2898]

Bark! bark! bark! bark! bark! *awkward silence.

[@mike91mdk45]

MARK IT ZERO!!

[@ePai9e]

I always thought Donny represented us. Asking all the questions we were thinking and just as confused about what was happening.

[@EdwinHeida]

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

[@jobckts682]

Masterpiece. That Rug really tied the room together, did it not?

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

Jo Bckts F...n' Aaa!!!

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

Jo Bckts And the guy peed on it...

[@thisusedtobemyrealname7876]

They peed on it, Dude!

[@damrell1985]

“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.

[@boyce919]

Yep that's it

[@floofytown]

lolololol

[@trulysurprised-bk7cy]

Lmfao 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tylerforeal1]

XD

[@westouchstone9370]

@youtube deleted acct #2 that's how it is censored for regular tv.

[@cesareaugusto9677]

Probably my favorite line in the entire movie consists of just one word. It was during the LAPD Impound scene, where the Hispanic cop roars with laughter and declares: "LEADS!!!"

[@MkeKen67]

"They added four more detectives to the case. They've got us working in shifts." This movie has more funny lines than a whole season of anyone's favorite TV show.

[@MrAdamski555]

thats just your opinion, man

[@jayg339]

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)

[@billgordon6489]

This has made my day, the stars aligned when this classic was made 👍🏻

[@Shane-Singleton]

I love it when actors get together years after a project and you can just see the chemistry they have together, as people, as friends. Love so much of the work that each of these guys have done over the years and are still doing. This interview was excellent!

[@tatenagi]

“Obviously, you’re not a golfer.”

[@devodavis6454]

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]

So great

[@MichaelOwens1972]

I am 50 years old. I have watched this movie at least 40 times and after watching this... I will probably watch it again... tonight.

[@fixitdude74]

Rip Phillip Seymour Hoffman

[@darkvader8057]

He can’t watch.. or else he has to pay a hundred.

[@peaceandlove6548]

RRRRAIN MAN!!!

[@redmist78]

His anniversary is coming up sadly. His n gandolfini's death affected me greatly.

[@shaqattack4833]

one of the greatest

[@caseyleip4544]

And David Huddleson

[@lauriezakaroff7658]

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

[@rubbersole79]

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

[@at4955]

fortunately im on a strict drug regimen

[@at4955]

yeah hes a real reactionary

[@at4955]

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

[@sjvr13]

"I'm calmer than you are."

[@brettrockford2564]

"Just Take it Easy, Man."

[@giovanna8187]

@@brettrockford2564 "Calmer 'n you are."

[@giovanna8187]

@OligarchySlayer Um. Ok.

[@questtttttttt]

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

[@oqsy]

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

[@freeecountryy]

Hahaha! Yes! Best line in the thing.

[@dvidwayne1192]

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

[@roodick85]

I got a rash man..

[@AsphaltAntelope]

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

[@Pepe-ts9ec]

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.

[@StormAlterWorlds]

John Goodman was just hilarious the whole way through and it seemed like no one was noticing him dropping one-liners.

[@CactusJack_AWE]

Yeah, he was diminished in this by the other guys. They didn't let him be him very much.

[@HarveyMidnight]

Okay.. Buscemi said he wonders how the Dude and Walter even became friends. Well, here's my theory: I think all three of them signed up for bowling, looking for something social to do as it's clear that all 3 of them were fairly lonely. Some joker in the league office saw their names on the applications: "Sobchack", "Lebowski", "Kerabotsos" .. and just assumed they were older guys with immigrant backgrounds, and believed they'd have a lot in common--- so this joker stuck them all on a team together... from there, they just became friends, despite the fact that the three of them literally have NOTHING in common.

[@rakib17874]

Yeah. I also like Jeff bridges hearsay theory . That kind of rings a bell...

[@vegancrue13]

HarveyMidnight that’s the genius of this movie. You could literally tear apart every character and run wild with theories. I love your theory by the way!!! I’m not saying it’s the best movie ever made but it’s my favorite movie of all time. Im proud to be amongst fans!

[@djsickmick9890]

Awesome!!

[@CactusJack_AWE]

Great theory!

[@RicardoZambrana]

Dude...

[@misplacedcajun2325]

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

[@canarywolf7678]

Wow 😮 the three of them together, awe inspiring

[@omurak]

Donny you're out of your element!

[@bleuskye8124]

Pk, lol

[@tazmankb26]

I am the walrus

[@spence7985]

@@tazmankb26 v.i.lenin. vladimire illinach uleninov!!!

[@Darkness-ie2yl]

stfu donny

[@DawnVita]

when we go bowling one of us always yells 'over the line' really loud to see if anyone reacts appropriately....

[@mickbitta]

Mark it 8 dude

[@shawnmay7264]

"Smokey, this is not Nam, this is bowling, there are rules."

[@tmlafrance]

I did it dressed as Walter, right after a Dude Abides party.

[@luk3anderson832]

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

[@Barbozo89]

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?"

[@propjoe1060]

These guys are absolute legends. The Big Lebowski will always be one of my favourite movies!

[@jockoadams3377]

The Big Lebowski was a very subtle movie. It is a classic film noir cleverly dressed up with a ton of fun elements.

[@jasoninthehood9726]

Agreed. I didn’t get it the first time I watched it, second time I watched it, I fell in love. It’s been my favorite movie of all time since freshmen year of high school (1999).

[@loudelksounds5328]

I wish Sam Elliot would walk up to the booth and say “Take it easy dude...I know you will”

[@jeremywehrman906]

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...