SEP 6 – The Big Lebowski

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 7:00 pm

A Shepherdstown Film Society presentation

One of the funniest comedies ever made!

A slacker known to his friends as “The Dude” gets mixed up in a convoluted kidnapping plot with an eccentric millionaire whose name he shares.

The Big Lebowski received mixed reviews at the time of its release, but reviews have since become largely positive and the film has become a cult favorite, noted for its eccentric characters, comedic dream sequences, idiosyncratic dialogue and eclectic soundtrack. In 2014, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.” (Credit: Wikipedia)

We’ll celebrate the start of the Film Society’s 2024-25 season with a complimentary pre-film party at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Big Lebowski costumes encouraged!

Year Released: 1998

Rating: R

Director: Joel Coen

Cast: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare

Runtime: 117 minutes

General admission (“pay what you will”). Reservations encouraged to ensure seating in our 100-seat theater. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online reservations end 2 hours before showtime. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.


FILM SOCIETY SPONSORS

A BIG THANKS to the sponsors whose generosity helps the Opera House bring this Shepherdstown Film Society selection to the community:

Executive Producers: The Press Room Restaurant & German Street Marketplace Coffee and Candlery

Producer: Shepherd University Lifelong Learning 

Big Lebowski Pre-Film Reception

Producers: Frank “Doc” McCluskey & Melanie Winter & Shepherdstown Opera House

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