Flick Picks for Publishing & Printing Professionals: FP4 pick of the week

"The Dude" has words of wisdom for one and all

PICK #12: “The Big Lebowski” (1998) Director: Joel Coen

Info & Trailer:
http://www.blockbuster.com/catalog/movieDetails/115093

http://www.netflix.com/Movie/The_Big_Lebowski/1181532?strkid=694495589_0_0

ENTRY: Thought I would lighten it up with a smart comedy this week. A classic Coen film.

SYNOPSIS: Mistaken identity is the setting for this movie. "The Dude" gets pulled into a tangled web. He lives a simple life but get pulled further into the creepy and strange world of a rich man by the same name. It gets freaky from time to time with great character profiles.

Scope: I love the Coen's and this movie is on the top of my "Coen list." If you liked Fargo, O Brother Where Art Thou, Barton Fink, Raising Arizona, No Country for Old Men, etc... then this one needs to be added to your list. This is a comedy, yes. But be forewarned that it is considered by most a "dark-comedy" or at least a little off-color. There is some light violence and sexual situations. If you like suspense, mystery (with a healthy sprinkling of comedy) then this is combo for you. I know I have been picking some older movies recently but be assured, this one is worth the step back in time. A must see for the dark-comedy lovers. The cast has some incredible names: John Goodman,Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, etc.... Let me know what you think!!!