Fan Phenomena: The Big Lebowski (Fan Phenomena (PDF))

By: Zachary Ingle

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Synopsis: Initially a box office flop The Big Lebowski has spawned a multicity festival, college level courses, and its own religion. Fans of the Coen brothers’ masterful dark comedy gather in movie theatres and bowling alleys across the country to quote along with the film, imbibe white russians, and admire the Dude’s. Contributors take a close look at the film’s phenomenalimpact on popular culture and examine the script’s rich philosophical implications, whether it is the nihilism within the film itself or the Dudeism that Jeff Bridges’ character bred (the ‘Church of the Latter-Day Dude’ has attracted more than 70,000 official adherents). Covering issues concerning gender and sexuality within the film the essays here also explore the gender divides the film has created, such as male versus female fandom rivalry at festivals. These gatherings have sprung up all around America and have even expanded globally, and the book takes an inside look at these events and includes interviews with Lebowski festival organizers and authors of other fan books and academic treatises. In all, these essays are an essential companion for one of the greatest films ever made, in the parlance of our times..

Book Quality:: Excellent
ISBN-13:: 9781783202461
Publisher:: Intellect, Limited
Date of Addition:: 10/10/18
Copyrighted By:: Intellect
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Entertainment, Horror, Biographies and Memoirs, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender, Humor, Philosophy, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Jess Lovett
Proofread By:: Jess Lovett
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.

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