| When the Best Actor Oscar was handed to Jeff | | | | definition. |
| Bridges at the 2010 Academy Awards, many people | | | | 3. Men Who Stare at Goats. Another one of Bridges' |
| were surprised to know that it was his first win. | | | | eccentric roles, he plays a U.S. army commander who |
| Bridges' career has been filled with great | | | | has gotten in touch with the alternative powers of the |
| performances, some of them truly iconic (everyone | | | | world. The odd part is he is trying to implement them |
| knows 'the Dude'). Crazy Heart is an excellent picture, | | | | into army tactics. Bridges is in top form as Bill Django, |
| but it is also a good time to check in on Bridges' best | | | | while George Clooney acquits himself well as Lyn |
| work, which spans several decades. Check out these | | | | Cassady, one of Django's acolytes. Check out this hot |
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| showcase Bridges in a variety of roles. | | | | and see why this film's popularity is bound to grow |
| 1. The Fisher King. To understand the power of both | | | | over time. |
| Bridges and Robin Williams, this 1991 film is a must-see. | | | | 4. Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. To get an idea of how |
| As a radio DJ whose soul is tormented, Bridges slips | | | | American cinema has changed between the 1970s |
| into the depths of self-loathing and despair. His life is | | | | and the 2000s, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is the perfect |
| put in danger as he wanders the New York streets at | | | | primer. Part road comedy, part crime film and generally |
| night, but delusional homeless man Williams saves him | | | | just an interesting picture from Michael Cimino, Bridges |
| and they strike up a friendship. Terry Gilliam is in top | | | | and Clint Eastwood are teamed up as a couple of |
| form, as is the terrific cast. See this moving film on | | | | rambling rogues. Bridges got a nomination for Best |
| premium satellite TV networks to avoid commercial | | | | Supporting Actor for his work. See this film in HD on |
| breaks. | | | | Turner Classic Movies. |
| 2. The Big Lebowski. As the Dude, Bridges may have | | | | 5. Tucker: A Man and his Dream. For all of the shaggy |
| his most famous role to date. The Coen Brothers' | | | | roles to his credit, Bridges can certainly play the |
| wacky comedy pits this laidback SoCal surfer | | | | clean-cut, idealistic dreamer to great effect. This F.F. |
| character against a vicious band of nihilists and | | | | Coppola picture is a commentary on U.S. Big Business |
| kidnappers. How did the Dude ever get involved in | | | | and the plight of the little man in modern America. The |
| such a wicked plot? All we can know is his carpet had | | | | discussion of the Big 3 automakers and their hubris is |
| something to do with it. While Steve Buscemi and John | | | | no less relevant today than when it was released in |
| Goodman add to the fun in a big way, it's Bridges' film | | | | 1988. |
| all the way. Check out The Big Lebowski on IFC in high | | | | |