Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 1998 crime comedy “THE BIG LEBOWSKI” by watching Coen brothers cult classic on the silver screen as a member of the Bosque Film Society

By E. BRETT VOSS

Bosque Film Society Founding Board President

“Yeah, well, you know, that’s just, like, your opinion, man.” But rest assured, The Dude abides always…with a White Russian in his hand.

The Bosque Film Society cordially invites all members to attend its monthly members-only FILM APPRECIATION NIGHT featuring the 1998 crime comedy “THE BIG LEBOWSKI” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 at The Cliftex Theatre in Clifton with an introductory presentation by Bosque Film Society founding board member and filmmaker-in-residence Matt Wallace.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, The Big Lebowski was written, produced and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, starring Jeff Bridges and John Goodman with supporting roles by Sam Elliott, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, John Turturro, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid, David Thewlis, Peter Stormare, Jon Polito, and Ben Gazzara in a hilarious crime mystery loosely inspired by the works of renown writer Raymond Chandler.

Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski, a Los Angeles slacker and avid bowler. He is assaulted as a result of mistaken identity, then learns that a millionaire, also named Jeffrey Lebowski, was the intended victim. The millionaire Lebowski’s trophy wife is kidnapped, and millionaire Lebowski commissions The Dude to deliver the ransom to secure her release. The plan goes awry when the Dude’s friend, Walter Sobchak, schemes to keep the ransom money for the Dude and himself.

Despite receiving mixed reviews at the time of its release, The Big Lebowski has since become largely praised with the film becoming a cult favorite, noted for its eccentric characters, comedic dream sequences, idiosyncratic dialogue, and eclectic soundtrack. In 2014, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”

Every month, the Bosque Film Society hosts its members-only FILM APPRECIATION NIGHT featuring classic films chosen by its members every December. In 2023, upcoming featured showings will be Gone With the Wind (1939) July 18; Amadeus (1984) Aug. 29; Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Sept. 26; Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Oct. 24; Stagecoach (1939) Nov. 28; 4th Annual Christmas Party (film to be determined) Dec.19.

Since this will be a private showing, BYOB will be allowed, and the theatre concession stand will be open for purchases. Although the event will be closed to the public, those wishing to become Bosque Film Society members Tuesday night will be admitted.