I remember pitching the idea for this list of great acting moments to the legendary animator and all-round swell guy, Doug Dooley, soliciting his input on favourite films. He told me to check out The Big Lebowski, which had just had its theatrical release. I asked him to elaborate which scene/moment I should look for. He said the whole thing. The whole which scene?, I wondered. No, he said, the whole film is loaded with gems from start to finish! And you know, Doug was right!
Years later I discussed The Big Lebowski with some mates at CORE Feature Animation and we agreed that there was almost something for everyone in this film, and certainly we didn't have to look any further for great performances.
An example (more to follow) would be:
Sycophantic Antics - Philip Seymour Hoffman's Brandt
Watch Hoffman squirm in agony as he ushers Jeff Bridge's Dude through Mr. Lebowski's antechamber, urging him to not touch the wall-mounted souvenirs. Hoffman interrupts himself constantly as he tries in vain to get the oblivious Bridges to appreciate the importance of these articles. He uses his entire body to convey his sense of grave sincerity in the face of futility: pinching his lips, flapping his arms, smoothing his lapels, straightening his tie... he's on!
This stuff is solid gold.
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