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- Believe it or not, “ The Big Lebowski ” isn’t the biggest influence on “The Jesus Rolls,” the long-delayed spin-off film that features John Turturro in the role of Jesus Quintana from that Coen brothers hit.
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The Jesus Rolls is a 2019 American crime comedy film written by, directed by, and starring John Turturro. It doubles as a remake of the 1974 French film Going Places by Bertrand Blier and as a spin-off to the 1998 cult film The Big Lebowski by the Coen brothers .
Jan 14, 2021 · Its focus on Jesus Quintana implies The Jesus Rolls is a sequel, but it isn’t The Big Lebowski 2. It’s actually more of a spinoff or companion piece to the Coen Brothers’ cult classic and – at the same time – a remake of Bertrand Blier’s controversial 1974 French film Going Places.
- Helen Armitage
- Turturro Had to Convince The Coen Brothers
- John Turturro Came Up with The Character Concept
- For All of It's Macho Swagger, It's Surprisingly Empowering For Women
- It's About Living The Moment
- He Also Wrote and Directed It
- It Features Plenty of References to The Original Movie
- It Also Clarifies One of Walter's Comments
- It Has An All-Star Cast
- It's Plot Borrows from The Movie Going Places
- It's Pretty Racy
In an interview with Variety, Turturro chronicled the lengths he went to in order to secure the Coen brothers' blessing to take the Jesus character from The Big Lebowski lore, which included showing Joel and Ethan Coen his screenplay and reassuring them that it would stand on its own -- much more like a spin-off than a direct sequel. Universal Stud...
Though Jesus Quintana was originally the brainchild of the Coen Brothers, they hadn't decided exactly how he would sound or behave, giving John Turturro a certain amount of creative license to invent a truly memorable character. Sitting down with the hosts of The Today Show, Turturro explained that he based his performance in The Big Lebowski off o...
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Turturro sat down with his co-star Susan Sarandon to discuss the movie and explained that he realized he wanted to tell a story "about how stupid men are," but more specifically about how they try to understand women, only to fail miserably untilthey treat them as equals and not as mysterious puzzles. RELA...
For a movie about the road tripping adventures of a flashy bowler and his inane best friend, the film has a surprising message at its core. In the same interview with Entertainment Weekly, Turturro explained that it's about living in the moment, something the two underachievers do quite often, but most people try and fail to do on a daily basis. Li...
Aside from being a veteran character actor who's been steadily working in Hollywood for four decades, John Turturro has built a reputation as a successful triple threat, often writing, directing, and starring in his own movies. Aside from The Jesus Rolls, he also wrote and directed Romance and Cigarettes and Fading Gigolo, both movies with a Europe...
Considering it's a loose sequel, The Jesus Roles can't fail to pay homage to its predecessor, and there are references galore to the Coen Brothers classic. From featuring a prominent mention of Jeffrey Lebowski sponsoring the "Sing Sing Bowling League," to Jesus saying his signature line, "No one messes with the Jesus!" the gags run a spectrum of s...
Some fans of The Big Lebowski will probably wonder if the movie ever sheds light on a bizarre comment that Walter madeto The Dude about The Jesus. The bowling champ's reputation was questioned regarding an incident of exposure to an eight-year-old boy, and fans never got to find out if it was true. While The Jesus Rolls doesn't linger on the topic,...
The Big Lebowski boasted performances by a number of well-known actors, including Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, and Steve Buscemi. The sequel also includes an equally accomplished cast filling roles both large and small. Jon Hamm, Susan Sarandon, Audrey Tautou, and Bobby Cannavale all join Jesus on his quest for debauchery and self-di...
The plot of the movie, which involves Jesus and a gang of misfits causing mayhem and chaos after getting out of jail, is based on the 1974 dark comedy Going Places (itself based on the book Les Valseuses) about a pair of whimsical thugs who harass the wealthy and try to get away with as much - and as many of their things - as possible. RELATED: 10 ...
In the same Today Showinterview, Susan Sarandon was asked about what it was like working with Turturro and Cannavale, especially given the subject matter of the movie. She shared that she'd work with them before and was comfortable because of their level of professionalism, so the intimate scenes could be taken in stride. At one point in the movie,...
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Feb 28, 2020 · Believe it or not, “The Big Lebowski” isn’t the biggest influence on “The Jesus Rolls,” the long-delayed spin-off film that features John Turturro in the role of Jesus Quintana from that Coen brothers hit.
Oct 16, 2019 · The Unconventional Road to John Turturro’s Unofficial ‘Big Lebowski’ Spinoff ‘The Jesus Rolls’. Actor John Turturro dreamed of remaking a cult 1970s French comedy, and to do so, he brought...
Feb 26, 2020 · The Jesus Rolls, starring John Turturro (who also wrote and directed the film), resurrects Jesus Quintana, the beloved bowler/full-time scoundrel Turturro played in The Big Lebowski...
Feb 28, 2020 · “The Jesus Rolls” nods toward “Lebowski,” but it’s not a sequel. Basically, you’ve inserted a “Lebowski” character into “Going Places” and updated that story to the present day.
