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'Big Lebowski' Actor Dead At 81

AP | CRISTIAN SALAZAR | Posted 04.05.2012

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NEW YORK — Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in suc...

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John Goodman On Death Hoaxes, 'The Artist' And Roseanne

HuffingtonPost.com | Jordan Zakarin | Posted 01.31.2012

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In a career that spans more than three decades, John Goodman has seemingly done it all. He's starred in the nation's No. 1 sitcom ("Roseanne"), earned...

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Mozart At The Movies

Posted 01.30.2012

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Today marks the would-be 256th birthday of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Throughout his life, Mozart created more than 600 classical pieces. Thoug...

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Beyond Random Acts of Kindness

Stuart Muszynski | Posted 02.26.2012

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During the holidays, there's no dearth of goodness in America. But after the New Year's ball drops, we go back to same old same old, where ordinary, everyday niceness is undervalued in our culture.

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Major Oscar Winners Making Giant TV Leap

Posted 12.05.2011

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From Zooey Deschanel and Christina Ricci to Dustin Hoffman, Ashton Kutcher and Jeff Daniels, TV has taken in an unusual number of established movie st...

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It's Too Late for Chris Christie to Run for President

Jamal Simmons | Posted 11.28.2011

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A candidate doesn't have to win every contest, but he does have to win some and be competitive in others. Here are a few of the reasons Christie should not fall for the late entry trap.

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Sexpert Susie Bright: The Novel I Read a Million Jillion Times

Susie Bright | Posted 11.08.2011

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How did reading get to be such a faster-pussycat-hurry-up activity? We listen to favorite songs over and over without apology or distraction. They make us feel good, no explanation necessary. But with books, there's this myth that it takes a "long time".

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The Dude, The Buddha And A Joyful Mind Make Beautiful Music Together

Cathleen Falsani | Posted 10.20.2011

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With Jeff Bridges' new album, Dudeists have music to go along with their scriptures. Could a Dudeist liturgy be on the horizon as well?

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How To Watch 'The Big Lebowski' On Facebook

The Huffington Post | Cooper Smith | Posted 10.19.2011

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"The dude abides." Cult classic comedy "The Big Lebowski" is now available to watch on Facebook, according to an announcement on the movie's Facebo...

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WATCH: Big Lebowski Cast Reunites In New York

Posted 10.17.2011

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The Dude abided Tuesday night in Manhattan. 13 years after the release of "The Big Lebowski", the cast of the Coen brothers classic reunited at The...

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The Dudeist Bible: Just Take It Easy, Man

Cathleen Falsani | Posted 09.19.2011

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What would the Dude do? That is the central spiritual, if not theological, concern of the Church of the Latter-day Dude, the totally not-fake religion based on the ethos of Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski.

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You'll Never Believe What Scholars Are Deconstructing Now

Miller-McCune | Posted 09.11.2011

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In honor of the 10th annual Lebowski Fest in Louisville, Ky., Miller-McCune looks at the scholarly papers inspired by the Coen brothers' 1998 film "Th...

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PHOTOS: The Funniest Stoner Movies

Posted 06.20.2011

For a bunch of corporate suits, Hollywood, like, loves to get stoned. Or at least pretend, anyway. The big film studios know their audience: people...

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Tara Reid Makes Major Fail, Filmmakers Mock Her

Posted 05.25.2011

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In the mid-to-late-90's, Tara Reid made her name playing dumb blondes. If she has any complaints about type casting, this may not help. Speaking at a...

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Jeff Bridges: I Get Trashed After Every Film

Posted 05.25.2011

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The Dude would abide this: Jeff Bridges breaks out the party after every film he wraps. Long known as a party guy, the 'True Grit' star has mellowe...

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'True Grit' Wins Box Office With $15 Million Weekend, 'Country Strong' Flops

AP | DAVID GERMAIN | Posted 05.25.2011

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LOS ANGELES — "True Grit" seized the reins at the weekend box office with $15 million, taking the No. 1 spot and becoming the first Western to top t...

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'True Grit'? True Grace.

Cathleen Falsani | Posted 05.25.2011

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While many will argue that God's grace is notably absent elsewhere in the "Coeniverse," it is powerfully present in True Grit

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WATCH: Jeff Bridges Almost Told Coen Brothers No On 'Big Lebowski'

Posted 05.25.2011

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The Dude almost did not abide. One of the most memorable characters of the last two decades of film almost never came to be. In the new PBS documenta...

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On the Culture Front: Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Chris Kompanek | Posted 05.25.2011

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Due to my own procrastination, this guide is woefully late for Chanukah (I apologize), but just in time for all those celebrating (tolerating) Christmas, Kwanzaa, and my personal favorite, Festivus.

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GUESS WHO

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Jeff Bridges Yearbook Photo, Tron Legacy, Jeff Bridges Elle, True Grit, Film, Jeff Bridges, Movies, The Big Lebowski, Entertainment News

Jeff Bridges has shared his high school yearbook photo and other personal pics taken over the years with Elle. Bridges, who is promoting 'Tron' and ...

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Father Knows Breast: Mother's Milk Cocktails For Stay-At-Home Dads

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

As far as I'm concerned, if it's good enough for my baby girl, then it's good enough for me. And if it's got some booze and ice in there, all the better.

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HuffPost Exclusive: Elizabeth & The Catapult's "You And Me," Plus Conversations with T-Bone Burnett, Next BIG Nashville's Jason Wilkins, and Author Jay Frank

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

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Basically, The Other Side Of Zero -- the new album by Elizabeth & The Catapult -- is a commentary on the parallels of Elizabeth Ziman's New York City life and Leonard Cohen's inability to achieve Buddhist ideals.

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Chicago Weekend Events: Lebowski Fest, Dave Matthews, Latin Music And More

Posted 05.25.2011

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Well, HuffPost Chicago has got you covered: whether you're a fan of one of the most popular musicians in the...

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The Dude Meets Morpheus In Perfect Movie Mash-Up (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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Both "The Matrix" and "The Big Lebowski" have long been fodder for Internet mash-ups, but until now we've never seen the momentous occasion of Morpheu...

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'The Big Lebowski' Meets 'MacGyver': The Ultimate Mashup?

Posted 05.25.2011

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And the mashups keep rolling in. Recently we've seen Iron Man punch Hugh Grant and Lady Gaga meet some Muppets. But this may be the best of the recent...

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