Crazy Heart

Scott Cooper directed this 2009 story of an alcoholic has been country singer who reassesses his life and relationships.

Stars Jeff Bridges who is perfect as "Bad" Blake, a outlaw country legend reminding me of Kris Kristofferson, Waylon, or even Merle Travis. Maggie Gyllenthaal stars as a reporter who ultimately leads to Bad's salvation, despite their doomed love affair.

Great acting. Great music. Three quarter's of a truly great movie...the last third or so seemed too pat for me. But I highly reccommend it anyway.

Look for Robert Duvall in a warm, heartfelt cameo.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1263670/

The Men Who Stare At Goats

George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey star in this film from 2009 directed by Grant Heslov.

Whacked for sure. Jeff Bridges becomes leader of a division of the military called the New Earh Army, a group of psychics with paranormal abilities who supposedly will end war by conquering foes by remote viewing, phasing through walls, etc. Discovered by reporter McGregor, he follows one of them into Iraq. Is the guy on to something or just crazy.

Compared by many to a Coen Brothers film, I didn't think it came close. But it has a great premise even if it didn't follow through.

Worth a peek.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1234548/

The Big Lebowski

The Dude abides.

The Coen Brothers do it again in this totally whacked out comedy from 1998 that stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, and John Tuturro.

Stoner/bowler The Dude is caught up in a case of mistaken identity and a miserable attempt at kidnapping. And to top it all off, thugs urinate on his rug. As with most (if not all) Coen Brothers' films, this is about a crime that goes wrong. But the details don't really matter...the characters make their movies and this one is chock full of off the wall types.

Fun and fantastic.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118715/

The Fabuolous Baker Boys

Steve Kloves directed this 1989 film starring Jeff and Beau Bridges as piano duo brothers whose once successful act is now hitting the skids....playing dive lounges and putting finjancial pressures on them. Along comes singer Michelle Pfeiffer who joins the act and carries it.

Not a particularly great movie but the Bridges Brothers are fine and Michelle Pfeiffer...well, she's just as sexy as it gets.

Check out the scene where she sings "Makin' Whoopie" on top of the piano. Too hot.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097322/

The Fisher King

Another gem from Terry Gilliam.

1991 black comedy stars Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams.

Depressed radio host Bridges driven to dark despair is inspired by a homeless man (Williams) on his own quest for salvation. At times hysterically funny and at other times deeply emotional, The Fisher King is unique and absorbing.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101889/