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''(NC is sitting at his computer, looking up the "That Guy With the Glasses" website; he is looking up "[[Renegade Cut]] - The Layers of Lebowski"; looking rather puzzled, he pushes play on the video)'' |
''(NC is sitting at his computer, looking up the "That Guy With the Glasses" website; he is looking up "[[Renegade Cut]] - The Layers of Lebowski"; looking rather puzzled, he pushes play on the video)'' |
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| − | Video narrator: ''The Big Lebowski'' is a 1998 comedy written and directed by the Coen Brothers. ''(NC sits there, looking thoughtful)'' But there are more layers to peel back, and much of their work is meant to be a greater commentary on other things beyond bowling and bad porno movies. ''The Big Lebowski'' is also a film about both literal and figurative castration. ''(NC's eyes widen in surprise)'' When one says, "figurative castration", it means the idea of a man feeling as if he is losing the qualities that he believes makes him a man. Walter [Sobchak] sees himself as manly, toting around firearms and talking about war service, but he is still a complete servant to his ex-wife– |
+ | Video narrator: ''The Big Lebowski'' is a 1998 comedy written and directed by the Coen Brothers. ''(NC sits there, looking thoughtful)'' But there are more layers to peel back, and much of their work is meant to be a greater commentary on other things beyond bowling and bad porno movies. ''The Big Lebowski'' is also a film about both literal and figurative castration. ''(NC's eyes widen in surprise)'' When one says, "figurative castration", it means the idea of a man feeling as if he is losing the qualities that he believes makes him a man. Walter [Sobchak] sees himself as manly, toting around firearms and talking about war service, but he is still a complete servant to his ex-wife– ''(NC pauses the video, then looks toward the camera)'' |
NC: Is– Is ''The Big Lebowski'' a masterpiece? |
NC: Is– Is ''The Big Lebowski'' a masterpiece? |
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Is The Big Lebowski a Masterpiece?
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September 24, 2013
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(The shortened opening)
(NC is sitting at his computer, looking up the "That Guy With the Glasses" website; he is looking up "Renegade Cut - The Layers of Lebowski"; looking rather puzzled, he pushes play on the video)
Video narrator: The Big Lebowski is a 1998 comedy written and directed by the Coen Brothers. (NC sits there, looking thoughtful) But there are more layers to peel back, and much of their work is meant to be a greater commentary on other things beyond bowling and bad porno movies. The Big Lebowski is also a film about both literal and figurative castration. (NC's eyes widen in surprise) When one says, "figurative castration", it means the idea of a man feeling as if he is losing the qualities that he believes makes him a man. Walter [Sobchak] sees himself as manly, toting around firearms and talking about war service, but he is still a complete servant to his ex-wife– (NC pauses the video, then looks toward the camera)
NC: Is– Is The Big Lebowski a masterpiece?
(Cut to footage of the film)
NC (vo): After premiering in 1998, this Coen Brothers comedy has gone from underground art house film to cult classic status. Growing a big following over the years, particularly with college students, The Big Lebowski has sparked...
(Cut to a shot of Walter Sobchak with the phrase "Am I the only one around here who knows how to change the toilet paper roll?")
NC (vo): ...memes...
(Cut to an image of the cover of Adam Bertocci's book "Two Gentlemen of Lebowski")
NC (vo): ...books...
(Cut to filmed footage of a convention where people cosplay as Lebowski characters and put on various sketches based on the film)
NC (vo): ...hell, even conventions based on the bizarre circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Lebowski.
The Dude: Dude...