Screening of 'The Big Lebowski' by Jeff Bridges, presented by local film expert George Cromack as part of the Stephen Joseph Theatre's Moviedrome series.
The Big Lebowski is screening at the Stephen Joseph Theatre on Friday 18 December, as part of the venue's Moviedrome series. If you've never come across it, Moviedrome is the theatre's own take on the cult BBC4 programme that ran from 1988 to 1994, and it's run with a similar spirit: screenings meant to inspire, excite, agitate and spark conversation. Each month a film is chosen and presented by local film expert George Cromack, and the connecting thread is that the titles are all offbeat in some way—lower-budget, edgy, political, daring, or just containing a bit of excess.
The Big Lebowski (1997) fits that mould perfectly. It's the Coen brothers' cult comedy, and it follows Jeff Bridges' character, 'The Dude', a laid-back slacker and keen bowler who finds himself embroiled in a case of mistaken identity after a couple of thugs relieve themselves on his rug. From there, things spiral into a tangle of kidnappings, ransom demands, and a lot of confusion, all while The Dude just wants his rug back. It's a film that's grown into a bit of a phenomenon since it came out, and seeing it on the big screen is a different experience from watching it at home.
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It's a good one for a Friday night in December, and since it's part of the Moviedrome series, it's as much about the company as the film itself. Tickets are £9, and you can get them online, at the Box Office, or by calling 01723 370 541. The theatre is at Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1JW.
