Posts Tagged ‘The Big Lebowski’
Michael Cera’s Favorite Films
Here at Filmdogs, we have a bit of a love hate relationship with Michael Cera. Although he has proven to filmgoers that he has talent, the jury still seems to be out on his cinematic range. I, for one, thought he was very good in Arrested Development, Superbad, and Youth and Revolt, while also acknowledging that he was completely underwhelming and unfunny in both Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist and Year One. That said, one thing that Filmdogs definitely agrees on is that Cera brought his “A” game and more to Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Well, now we can get a look at some of the films that inspire Michael Cera, and I must say he has good taste. Intervals of Awesome originally posted the list which features some Kurosawa, Scorsese, and Anderson (Wes and P.T.). Continue on to check out the list.
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The Filmdogs Podcast: Episode 21 – Podcast vs. The World
Episode 21 of the Filmdogs Podcast is up and ready for your listening enjoyment. In the News this week we discuss the recent controversy over the original ending to Return of the Jedi and the Star Wars films ariving on Blu-Ray. Other news items include Paramount‘s upcoming slate and the trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan. In Overlooked Films we plug Edgar Wright‘s 2007 action/comedy Hot Fuzz, and Filmdogs writer Ms. Mack joins us for our Featured Topic of the Week, a review of Wright’s latest film Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Then to close it out we showcase a zany One-Liner of the Week from cult classic The Big Lebowski.
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Under the Radar | Jeff Bridges
This is a new column that will focus on little known films, directors, writers, and actors. The column does not exist to tell you what to watch, but to simply help raise interest in the great art and talent that goes unseen year by year. So let’s begin.
In honor of one of my favorite actors’ recent (and first) oscar win; I will be profiling “The Dude” himself… Jeff Bridges. The following films showcase some of Bridges’ greatest performances, that you may have missed. Read the rest of this entry »
