20 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY NOVEMBER 6-12, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com Tours of classic films—with the actors appearing live—are packing theaters in an era of lagging attendance. By Dave Faries CINEMA’S STRANGE NEW WORLD Jeff Bridges answers questions through a moderator during his sold-out appearance with The Big Lebowski at Monterey’s Golden State Theatre in April. The stage was arranged to provide an atmosphere true to his character in the film. COURTESY OF THE WELL CREATIVE AGENCY
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