From a NYTimes interview behind their paywall:
[QUOTE=Jeff Bridges]
I’m one of those guys that spins through the clicker when I’m watching TV. When one of my movies comes on, I’ll watch a scene or two. With “Lebowski,” I’ll say, oh, I’ll just watch [John] Turturro lick the ball. But then I get hooked. Each time you see the movie, it’s richer.
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The Dude Abides.