Pacific Standard March-April 2013 Cover

Lebowski Fest Continues Online

There’s always more to explore regarding “The Big Lebowski.”


Revelers at a past Lebowski Fest in 2009. Miller-McCune explores adademic research into the Coen Brothers' iconic film. (Lebowskifest.com)
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You know how it goes. You had every intention of attending the New York Lebowski Fest, which concluded last night with a panel discussion featuring the cast of the cult classic The Big Lebowski. The Coen Brothers’ comedy makes you laugh like few other movies, and it continues to reveal new layers with each successive viewing.

But life got in the way, man. You couldn’t quite get it together to make the trip. Nothing to do but head to the bowling alley — or, better yet, drown your sorrows in a white Russian.

Well, here’s a third option: Check out Miller-McCune’s recent roundup of Lebowski-themed research. You’ll find scholarly takes on the film’s politics, its subversive take on masculinity, and its links to the mythic story of the Holy Grail. It’s awesome, dude.

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About Tom Jacobs

Staff writer Tom Jacobs is a veteran journalist with more than 20 years experience at daily newspapers. He has served as a staff writer for The Los Angeles Daily News and the Santa Barbara News-Press. His work has also appeared in The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and Ventura County Star.