Posts Tagged ‘The Last Picture Show’

The Filmdogs Podcast: In the Lounge with W, J, and J

This week on The Filmdogs Podcast we decided to hang loose and take it easy discussing the films we’ve watched recently “In the Lounge with W, J, and J.” However, before we do that we go over the hits and misses of Sunday’s 83rd Annual Academy Awards. Did the Filmdogs crew think the show was as bad as other critics are saying? Were all the winners justified? Listen in to find out.

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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 »

Bridges Abides: Review “Crazy Heart”


“Crazy Heart” is the kind of film actors love come Oscar season. In the case of Jeff Bridges character in the flim, Bad Blake, it’s the perfect fit. Everything that makes Bridges one of our best actors is represented in this world weary country singer. It feels like his penultimate performance, a combination of his best work. From The Dude in the cult classic “The Big Lewboski” to Duane Jackson in “The Last Picture Show” and everywhere in between. Read the rest of this entry »