The Big Lebowski

Our Diary of the Getty's L.A. Architecture Project: SCI-Arc's Gala and a Concert at Jackie Treehorn's House

This is the second installment of our Pacific Standard Time Presents diary, covering the Modern architecture extravaganza that's blanketing the city. Go here for the first installment: *The Getty's Big, New Exploration of L.A. Architecture. Who would have guessed that with just the right amount of ... More >>

Jeff Bridges and His Abiders Sang Lebowski and Crazy Heart Hits Last Night

Jeff Bridges & The Abiders El Rey Theatre 4/25/13 Jeff Bridges wasn't always The Dude. In fact, we first got into him when he was a fabulous Baker boy. But nowadays he's the Dude through and through, and in concert last night at the El Rey he channeled Jeffrey Lebowski in numerous ways. Of course, ... More >>

Rapper and Boxer Rheteric Ramirez Flows Like He Fights

[Editor's note: Weekly scribe Jeff Weiss's column, "Bizarre Ride," appears on West Coast Sound every Wednesday. His archives are available here.] Rheteric Ramirez raps like a welterweight prizefighter. His flow bobs and weaves. Double-timed uppercuts of words follow methodical chants. Rhyme schemes ... More >>

Venice Drum Circle Goes Digital

The popular Venice Beach Drum Circle has done away with the bongos and embraced the digital age. This week the group, which meets every Sunday just before sunset, announced that it has replaced traditional instruments with a collection of smartphones and Rock Band drum kits. Ariel Coriander, who de ... More >>

Lebowski Fest - Saban Theatre - 03-22-13 (With Video!)

Lebowski Fest, Night One Saban Theatre 03-22-13 Beverly Hills was full of far more "achievers" on Friday -- the handle Lebowski Fest co-founder Will Russell has applied to the hardcore fans of the Coen brothers' 1998 film. Lebowski Fest, held here in Los Angeles since 2002, brought about a thousa ... More >>

Exclusive: How Glenn Frey Reacted When He Learned The Eagles Were Trashed in The Big Lebowski

As we noted in our Definitive Guide to the Music of The Big Lebowski, Glenn Fry was not pleased to learn that the Dude hates the fucking Eagles, and had strong words for Jeff Bridges about it. Now, for the first time, a secret source close to Frey reveals what happened when the Eagles co-founder lea ... More >>

Top Five Most Exciting Lebowski Fest Moments

L.A. Weekly is celebrating The Big Lebowski's 15th anniversary with a massive cover story tribute! Check out our other Lebowski-themed stories. Not doing so would be very un-Dude. I saw The Big Lebowski when it came out in early 1998 and left feeling fairly indifferent. I didn't dislike it, but I d ... More >>

Jackie Treehorn's House and Its Eccentric Owner

L.A. Weekly is celebrating The Big Lebowski's 15th anniversary with a massive cover story tribute! Check out our other Lebowski-themed stories. Not doing so would be very un-Dude. At one point during The Big Lebowski, our hero, the Dude, finds himself at a mysterious beach party thrown by pornograph ... More >>

The Definitive Guide to the Music of The Big Lebowski

L.A. Weekly is celebrating The Big Lebowski's 15th anniversary with a massive cover story tribute! Check out our other Lebowski-themed stories. Not doing so would be very un-Dude. The Dude's identity is strongly informed by music. As a former Metallica roadie and free love-era denizen still trying ... More >>

The Penis Is the Central Character of The Big Lebowski

L.A. Weekly is celebrating The Big Lebowski's 15th anniversary with a massive cover story tribute! Check out our other Lebowski-themed stories. Not doing so would be very un-Dude. Here's a thought: The Big Lebowski is all about the penis. The dick, the rod, the johnson. More specifically — an ... More >>

Premiere: The Radar Bros' New Video, "House of Mirrors"

Not unlike the tumbleweed in The Big Lebowski, an acoustic guitar goes on self-guided tour of Los Angeles in the new video for the Radar Bros. song "House of Mirrors." The ocean, the Hollywood walk of fame, the barber shop; there's a lot to see. It's a great song, too, if you like driving, swirling, ... More >>

Jason Reitman Directed an All-Female Glengarry Glen Ross Reading at LACMA Last Night

When former New York Times (and ex-LA Weekly) movie critic Elvis Mitchell took over LACMA's film curatorship two years ago -- with Film Independent, which runs the L.A. Film Festival and the Spirit Awards -- he announced his intention to raise the profile of LACMA's Bing Theater and fill it with tha ... More >>

Meet Emanuel Pleitez

He's the Most Amazing Person Who Won't Win the March 5 Los Angeles Mayoral Primary

5 Reasons to Drive to Santa Barbara for Film Feast

This week, movie folk -- both celebrities and cinephiles -- will flock 95 miles north to the 28th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Running in conjunction with the festival is Film Feast. In its third year, Film Feast is not your ordinary restaurant week. There's a catch: All of th ... More >>

The Dude and the Zen Master

Jason Reitman's Live Read

How a Shabby Hollywood Intersection Became a Hot New Art District

They May Say I'm a Slacker, but I'm Not the Only One

7 Movies to See in L.A. This Week, Including The Big Lebowski and a Paris Hilton Slasher Pic

This week's to-do list of movies to see around town includes 'nam, wax and bowling. Check them out: Thursday, July 26 7. Di di mau! The Deer Hunter, not just the best Vietnam movie but one of the best movies period, plays the Aero at 7:30. 6. Two free sneak previews courtesy of Cinefamily: Sundan ... More >>

L.A. Likes Twilight, S.F. Likes The Big Lebowski, and Other Differences From StumbleUpon's Study

L.A. likes Twilight and S.F. likes The Big Lebowski? So says a graphic put out by the social networking site StumbleUpon, analyzing the cultural differences between the two cities. "You can see a lot of things that actually aren't surprising," says StumbleUpon data analyst Tim Abraham, who conduct ... More >>

'Big Lebowski 2' Not Actually Happening; CBS Just Got Punked

Haven't we all learned, after Manny Pacquiao was falsely quoted last month as saying all gays should be "put to death," that the Examiner is not a source to be aggregated? CBS2 didn't get the memo. "Lebowski fans, lift up your white russian!" the local news site wrote this morning. "The much-antici ... More >>

Your 2012 Summer Movie and Food Truck Roundup

Rolling out a blanket under the stars, taking in a movie project on a big outdoor screen while snacking on some kalbi tacos or pulled pork sliders is quickly becoming a L.A. summertime tradition. Last weekend marked the debut of two new weekly festivals: Street Food Cinema, which is being but on b ... More >>

Paul Rogers' Name That Movie, a Hipster Hollywood Puzzle Book

Paul Rogers is a Pasadena-based illustrator and graphic designer who has worked on everything from USPS stamp lines to posters for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He's also illustrated children's books such as Bob Dylan's Forever Young. His new book, Name That Movie, features 100 sets of six drawings. Eac ... More >>

10 Awesome Artworks Inspired by Retro Cartoons, at 'Gag Me with a Toon 4'

For the past few years, L.A. artist Steven Daily has brought together a wide variety of artists to explore the animated influences in the group show "Gag Me with a Toon." Where previous installments of the event focused specifically on the cartoons of the 1980s, this year's show broadened the scope. ... More >>

4 Sexy Things Cleaner, Less Expensive Than Going to Coachella

So Coachella weekend 1 sold out milliseconds after its 10 a.m. open sale time today, and weekend 2 will likely be squeezed dry within the next few days. Unexpected? Nope. But if you're one of the several whose Coachella purchases were thwarted by a day job, shitty Internet connection, or empty wal ... More >>

Top 5 Weekend Food Events: The Big Lebrewski, Whole Beast Feast, Septemberfest, Pesto Madness, Social Sundays

The Big Lebowski, where the White Russians never stop flowing.​We've already mentioned the three-day Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro (think: Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Carolla, food and carnival games), and in case we forget, Jar is also celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special dinner bene ... More >>

"The Big Lebrewski" Comes to Beer Belly

Joel CoenImage from The Big Lebowski (1998)​ Maude Lebowski: "What do you do for recreation?" The Dude: "Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback." This Friday, lovers of all things Lebowski can add eating to the list of Dude-like activities. That's because anyone w ... More >>

This Dude Rolls on Shabbas

Phish - Hollywood Bowl - August 8, 2011

Tamea Agle​Review by Drew Fortune Phish Hollywood Bowl August 8, 2011 Better than: A night of bowling, In 'N Out Burger, some beers and a few laughs. I'll refrain from any further Big Lebowski allusions, but there were quite a few El Duderinos getting their groove on in the aisles of the Ho ... More >>

Dinner a Show: Sing-a-long Coen Brothers

Photo Courtesy For the Record​ In L.A., dinner and a show doesn't have to mean parking at the Arclight and walking to one of the myriad bars and restaurants near the movie theater. There are some great spots around town where you can dine and be entertained at the same time, and we don't mean ... More >>

Five Noir Films To Remind You Why You Heart L.A.

"You seen my cat?"​ Yes, we love this place, but that doesn't mean it doesn't get exhausting explaining to everybody else what it is, exactly, that we're doing here. Particularly in summer when the fake tans, overpriced cocktails and newsboy caps worn by people who don't deliver newspapers for ... More >>

John Lautner's 100th Birthday Celebration

The Top 5 Hollywood Bowl Classical Concerts to Enjoy While Stoned: Smoke a Bowl Before The Bowl

Look at all those trees, dude. ​By Christian Hertzog Marijuana has a well-deserved reputation for being a recreational substance enjoyed at live concerts of rock, rap, and--especially--reggae. Should anyone be surprised that some folks enjoy a righteous hit of cheeba before attending a classi ... More >>

Jeff Bridges Moonlights at the Troubadour (And Actually Can Sing)

Dan HymanJeff Bridges​Review by Dan Hyman During his half-century residence on the silver screen, Jeff Bridges has inhabited many personas. His most memorable? "The Dude," the schlubby, perpetually stoned beatnik from 1998's The Big Lebowski. Until 2009, that is. Two years ago, Bridges turned ... More >>

Top 10 Artworks Inspired by Cult Movies From the 'Crazy 4 Cult' Book and Art Show, Including Fight Club, TRON and Back to the Future

​Sometimes life imitates art. Or maybe it goes the other way around. But at Gallery 1988, art imitates art at the annual "Crazy 4 Cult" exhibit, a conglomeration of pieces inspired by some of the most celebrated cult films in history. The show, which opens again on July 8, has featured art ri ... More >>

10 Geeky Hollywood Artifacts Sold at Auction Over the Weekend, from Empire Strikes Back, Star Trek, Willy Wonka, Walt Disney and Others

Courtesy of Profiles in HistoryCar from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang​ An auction of big-name Hollywood geek porn organized by Profiles in History at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills this past weekend grossed more than $5.8 million. We bring you the highlights: 10. An original film cel from the c ... More >>

Top Ten LA Musician Mansions For Sale (Sorry Millionaires: Jack Black Just Snapped Flea's Los Feliz Pad)

Jack Black Buys Flea's House More Musicians Insane Mansions For Sale

True Grit Movie Review

Jeff Bridges stars in the Coen brothers' remake of the classic Western

Betty White: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Betty 365​ Octogenarian Betty White was the unofficial "it" girl of 2010, proving that old is the new young. For the Golden Girls/Betty White fan in your life, thank your friend for being a friend (cue the theme song) with these last-minute, better-than-cheesecake holiday gift ideas. Hoodie ... More >>

Takosher: Nation's First Kosher Truck Dishes Up Brisket & Latke Tacos

Guzzle & NoshA brisket taco (left) from the Takosher Truck and its co-founders (right).​ The People of the Book (finally) become the People of the Truck when Takosher (Twitter: @takosher), the nation's first kosher taco truck soft-launches on Monday, serving tacos brisket, latke, and more tra ... More >>

Inside Misha's Studio: Where Hello Kitty Meets 'Ghost in the Shell'

Artist Misha works in a home studio filled with collectibles-- shelves lined with Ghost in the Shell figures, Sanrio accessories, Gloomy Bear goodies and lots of small toys that she has accumulated over the years. Amidst the hodgepodge of cute, pop culture references, she paints adorable girls with ... More >>

Emperor of the Air

Outdoor Cinema Food Fest: Food Film = Happy Summer Nights

Photo via Kman999's Flickr stream.​ Are you a food lover or a film buff? But why pigeonhole ourselves. For those of us who refuse categorization, there's the upcoming Outdoor Cinema Food Fest, a summer celebration of both film and food. On eight upcoming Saturday nights, fans of good movies ... More >>

Mash-Up: Star Wars vs. The Big Lebowski

Have you ever wondered what Mos Eisley Cantina might be like if it were Lebowski-fied? We haven't, but YouTube user mrdreamisasleep did. ​

OKAY, EVERYBODY, ALL TOGETHER NOW: "SHOMER FUCKING SHABBOS!"

OKAY, EVERYBODY, ALL TOGETHER NOW: "SHOMER FUCKING SHABBOS!"