john turturro

Finally, we’re getting a better grasp of what John Turturro has been cooking with this curious project. Spinning off from Jesus Quintana from The Big Lebowski, The Jesus Rolls seems to have the same sort of curious, offbeat odyssey feel of the original movie (though we imagine Turturro is going to have plenty of his verve running throughout the film).

Thus far, we’re on board to get lost in Quintana’s world and its very own cast of atypical characters.

See for yourself in the full The Jesus Rolls trailer here, then look for its release on Fri. Mar. 6th.

Big Lebowski Spin-Off/Spiritual Sequel/Etc. “Jesus Rolls” Gets a Teaser

February 1, 2020

Uncategorized

jesus rolls, john turturro

Almost 22 years ago, we were introduced to one of John Turturro’s more iconic characters, Jesus Quintana via The Big Lebowski. Even though his part was relatively small, his purple ensemble and mannerisms is one of the more noted facets of The Big Lebowski canon.

A score of years later, Turturro is following Jesus’ story in his own style (as he is writing and directing in addition to starring) in Jesus Rolls. As you can see in this teaser, it’s a tad (if not more) different than your typical Coen Brothers fare (though it has cast stacked like Joel and Ethan would).

We’re actually very excited to see where Jesus Rolls goes as we still have a soft spot for Turturro’s big swing of a dark rom com musical Romance & Cigarettes.

See what you think after watching the teaser for Jesus Rolls here, then look for it in theatrical release on Feb. 28th.

John Turturro’s ‘Big Lebowski’ Spinoff ‘Jesus Rolls’ Set for Early 2020 Release

July 9, 2019

Uncategorized

jesus rolls, john turturro

John Turturro’s ‘Big Lebowski’ Spinoff ‘Jesus Rolls’ Set for Early 2020 Release

So, from the sounds of it, this will be Jesus Quintana’s own Lebowski-esque, quixotic tale.

We’re intrigued.

When Turturro has gotten behind the camera for the musical dark rom com Romance and Cigarettes, we’ve really enjoyed how much he swung for the fences. We hope that he does so again with Jesus Rolls. We’ll see if that happens in less than a year.

That being said, this is not being touted as a sequel, which has us curious about if The Dude will even make an appearance, though it’s definitely not a dealbreaker if he doesn’t.

“Landline” Trailer Promises a Delightful, Very 90s, Dysfunctional Family Comedy

June 8, 2017

Uncategorized

edie falco, gillian robespierre, jay duplass, jenny slate, john turturro, landline, trailer

Director Gillian Robespierre and Jenny Slate proved to be a winning combo on Obvious Child three years ago.

The two thankfully teamed up again along with writing from Elisabeth Holm with a fantastic cast of Edie Falco, John Turturro, Abby Quinn, and Jay Duplass for Landline.

The trailer shows this movie is as much of a 90s period piece on top of following the lives of what looks to be a very well-crafted, fully realized dysfunctional family.

See for yourself in the trailer.

Landline will have a limited theatrical release on July 21st, then expand to theaters everywhere on August 4th.

John Turturro Might Just Be Making a Spin-Off of ‘The Big Lebowski’ with ‘Going Places’

August 19, 2016

Uncategorized

big lebowski, going places, john turturro, les valseuses

John Turturro Might Just Be Making a Spin-Off of ‘The Big Lebowski’ with ‘Going Places’

Details are under wraps on this film Going Places that’s in production, but there are whispers that “The Jesus” might be returning to the big screen. Turturro is at the helm directing as well as starring and wrote the script, which is exciting if you enjoyed his other films like Romance & Cigarettes.

It’s actually inspired by 70s French film called Les Valseuses that has Lebowski-esque tone in plot, but seeing the braggadocio bowler donned in purple again would be kind of nice.

The Jesus Rolls, John Turturro’s Big Lebowski Spin-Off, Gets a Full Trailer

Big Lebowski Spin-Off/Spiritual Sequel/Etc. “Jesus Rolls” Gets a Teaser

John Turturro’s ‘Big Lebowski’ Spinoff ‘Jesus Rolls’ Set for Early 2020 Release

“Landline” Trailer Promises a Delightful, Very 90s, Dysfunctional Family Comedy

John Turturro Might Just Be Making a Spin-Off of ‘The Big Lebowski’ with ‘Going Places’