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Radio 4,07 Oct 2023,57 mins

The Cult of Lebowski

Archive on 4

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Twenty-five years ago, the Coen brothers' follow-up to the Oscar-winning Fargo had critics scratching their heads. A comedy? And a weird one at that - encompassing a typically incomprehensible film noir plot, philosophy, the War in Iraq and... bowling? Archive on 4 digs into the vaults and speaks to an array of critics to define the peculiar, quotable appeal of the film - and ask if finding its own fanbase and a critical reappraisal make it the perfect definition of a cult film. Featuring James King, Angie Errigo, Katie Smith-Wong, Tim Robey, Sir Roger Deakins, Joel Morris, Matt Qvortrup and Hannah Strong. Presented by Helen O'Hara Produced by Kevin Core

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