The cult hit 'The Big Lebowski' turns 25 this year. From inspiring bowling alleys to Jason Kelce's wardrobe, here's how it became one of Philly's favorite movies.
is set entirely in the Los Angeles area, written and directed by a pair of filmmakers, Joel and Ethan Coen, from Minnesota. But ever since its release 25 years ago, the story of hippie-turned-layabout Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski and his foray into a complex L.A. mystery, has resonated deeply here in Philadelphia.
As the film returns to area theaters this week for a 25th anniversary showing, here’s why Philly made Lebowski its own.It’s hard to go bowling without referencing the film. Multiple Philly bowling alleys, including the North Bowl in Northern Liberties and the South Bowl in South Philly, pride themselves on Lebowski-inspired artwork on their walls, and even have some merchandise for sale.
“I think we enjoy our downtime here, and I think there’s an element to that with Lebowski,” Oron Daskal, the owner of the North Bowl and South Bowl, told The Inquirer. And while he loves the film and has enjoyed the Lebowski-related events held at his venues — including touring LebowskiFests, which included people turning up in Dude-inspired costumes — he acknowledged that he’s heard the movie quoted a bit less often by bowlers, as the years have passed.
According to Helen Chung, a member of the organizing committee, The Dude Hates Cancer has raised $842,000 to date for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Jeff Bridges has donated items and prizes, and the event has since spread to other cities.are fairly common at Philly’s bars, restaurants, and bowling alleys.
While Philly lacks a Lebowski-themed bar, there have been plenty of Lebowski-inspired beverages. The Evil Genius Beer Company, at Philly Beer Week in 2019,“I hate the f—king Eagles,” the Dude says out loud in the film. He’s obviously talking about the band.
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