The Big Lebowski

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    Read an anniversary interview with Buscemi recently. He said someone told him a theory about Donnie which he particularly likes. Essentially, Donnie is a figment of Walter's imagination. He was a friend who died in Nam, but Walter can't face it. The Dude is aware of Walter's psychosis but accepts it. Notice the Dude almost never speaks Donnie, so it kind of works. Donnie's "death" at the end marks a pivotal moment in Walter's life in which he is moving on and now able to let go. Beating up the nihilists was a catalyst for that,

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    • if the dude never spoked to Donnie I can see that as a good theory, but he does!Meeklo
    • still interestingMeeklo
    • yeah he has a couple exchanges with him. plus he acknowledges he when has a heart attacklongtongued_liar
    • indeed. interestinglongtongued_liar
    • I think the only thing the Dude ever says is "Home, Donnie. Thank you, Donnie." Not sure though.harlequino
    • That's an awesome theory, and it totally makes sense. I'm re watching it tonight, so lots to look out for!elahon
    • haha love that theory! pretty well possible..janne76
    • niiiiice, another reason to rewatch it!non
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