Over the Line - A Lebowski Revelation

Dear Readers,

With Oscar season behind us, I thought it was necessary to finally reveal who I believe is the real life inspiration behind the Coen Brother's Dude character in the Big Lebowski. It is none other than artist/director Julian Schnabel -- check out his segment in Sketches of Frank Gehry for further confirmation. Submitted for your approval, below is a picture of Jeff Bridges in all his Lebowski poundage compared with a snapshot of Schnabel in full El Duderino attire (sans White Russian -- although there are a few interview scenes with a Brandy snifter). For those of you who want to point out that the Lebowski movie came out about eight years before the Gehry documentary, I am absolutely willing to entertain the idea that Schnabel is gearing up for Lebowski Fest, which is coincidentally scheduled for next week (has anyone checked his flight plans?).

Perhaps this is a poll question?

-TRM