If you’re a frequenter of the Lebowski Fest Forums, then you most definitely already know about this. If not, here’s the scoop.
The movie is called The Amateurs starring Jeff Bridges, Patrick Fugit, William Fichtner, Tim Blake Nelson, Joe Pantoliano, Ted Danson and plenty of other people you’ll recognize. It’s about a town of amateurs who want to make a full length, clean, adult film. Here’s a link to the trailer and here’s a link to some photos Jeff Bridges took during production. If you didn’t know, he’s into photography and does that. I have some of the photos he took during production of The Big Lebowski and they’re amazing.
So if this looks interesting, please help us get the word out. The Dude Abides.
THe film was shot over 3 years ago and was released in Europe the end of last year. (a DVD is now available there) First Look Studios JUST picked it up for release Nov. 30 in the US. For more photos go to:
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/Fichtner_Firsthand/
There are 39 photos of the film with extras. The film is a riot! I never understood why it took so long to open here!