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The Palace Theater, 630 S Broadway, Downtown L.A. |
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The Dude finally meets up with the mysterious fluxus artist Maude Lebowski in her spacious downtown loft where she literally swoops down upon him, brushes flailing, wearing a leather harness and nothing else. After explaining to The Dude why she took the rug from him, she advances the theory that Bunny kidnapped herself, which The Dude buys into (for a short time anyway.) Interesting to note is the abundance of Bang and Olufsen products Maude possesses, from the TV (on which she displays 'Logjammin') to the nifty horizontal CD changer in the background and the sleek telephone used by Knox Harrington in a later scene. Her couch and chairs look to be of Danish origin as well. Apparently, fluxus artists have a penchant for Scandinavian design.
The loft resides above the Palace Theater in downtown L.A., I believe on the second floor. Obviously, you can only view the exterior, but if you want to see it, there it is. It's not the greatest neighborhood, so if you go there make it on a weekday afternoon. Preferably in a group. |
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Johnie's Coffee Shop, Fairfax & Wilshire, L.A. |
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Another example of Googie architecture, Johnie's is long since closed and used only as a filming location. It is here that Walter attempts to dispel the notion that the severed toe received by the Big Lebowski and subsequently passed along to The Dude belongs to Bunny. He then proceeds to loudly vocalize his right to free speech, peppering it with Vietnam jargon. All of this to the chagrin of the waitress, the other diners and The Dude, who leaves in frustration. |
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The Dude reclaims his vehicle, replete with new damage and odors at this auto yard in the North Hollywood area (as depicted in the film.) Where exactly? I am not sure.
But I did check with the boys in the crime lab, and apparently they have four more detectives working on the case. In shifts.
In the meantime, anyone else with any information, please submit it. A shiny prize awaits. |
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La Mirada Ave, Hollywood |
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I am pleased to announce that I have now found the site of the post-medical examination, blue VW bug pursuit, roach-in-lap, beer-spilling dumpster crash scene. The Dude is driving up Cahuenga Blvd in Hollywood and makes a left onto La Mirada Ave, heading towards Vine street when he crashes. The houses on the south side of the street are fenced off. Apparently, this is the second Lebowski location that is to become (partially anyway) affected by the building of a new school. In this case it appears to be some sort of private Christian school. Anyway, there it is. The neighborhood is a little scummy, so be advised. What is it with building schools in lousy neighborhoods anyway? |
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