Renegade Cut narrator: The Big Lebowski is a 1998 comedy written and directed by the Coen Brothers. (NC sits there, looking thoughtful) But there are more layers to peel back, and much of their work is meant to be a greater commentary on other things beyond bowling and bad porno movies. The Big Lebowski is also a film about both literal and figurative castration. (NC's eyes widen in surprise) When one says, "figurative castration", it means the idea of a man feeling as if he is losing the qualities that he believes makes him a man. Walter [Sobchak] sees himself as manly, toting around firearms and talking about war service, but he is still a complete servant to his ex-wife– (NC pauses the video, then looks toward the camera)