The Big Lebowski

Famed Beverly Hills Courier columnist George Christy gives you an insider's peek into Hollywood's A-list parties and personalities.Buzz is building about Jeff Bridges ’ memorable performance as Bad Blake, the down-at-his-heels, honky tonk, boozer country singer in "Crazy Heart."  Jeff says that he was inspired by the music of Merle Haggard , Waylon Jennings and Bob Dylan , and prepped for the role with six months of jam sessions.  Even insiders who didn’t cotton to the film applaud Jeff’s portrayal, and believe it’s time for Jeff to be honored with a Best Actor Oscar.   “His body of work stands tall,” is an enthusiastic assessment, many recalling that Jeff’s been acting since age 13, appearing with his dad Lloyd Bridges.   Jeff’s acclaimed roles date back to the 1971 classic "The Last Picture Show," which garnered him an Oscar nomination, followed by others ( Clint Eastwood ’s 1974 "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot"; the 1986 "Starman"; and 2000’s "The Contender").  Lest we forget, in Joel an...

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