Few filmmakers have had as lasting an impact on American popular culture as Joel and Ethan Coen. The Coen brothers' films have been praised for their originality, creativity, and dark humor. They have also been a major force in the independent film movement, with many of their films being produced outside the major studio system. The Coens' first film, Blood Simple, was released in 1984. The film was a critical and commercial success, and established the Coens as major talents in the independent film world. The Coens' next film, Raising Arizona, was another critical and commercial success. The film cemented the Coens' reputation for dark humor and quirky characters. The Coens' most famous film is probably The Big Lebowski, which was released in 1998. The film has become a cult classic, and has spawned a devoted following of fans known as "Achievers." The Coens have continued to make successful and acclaimed films in the years since, including No Country for Old Men, Burn After Reading, and Inside Llewyn Davis. Jeff Bridges has been a major part of the Coens' films, appearing in seven of their films to date. Bridges has been praised for his performances in the Coens' films, particularly in The Big Lebowski and True Grit. Bridges has also been a close friend of the Coens, and has served as a producer on several of their films. John Goodman has also been a frequent collaborator with the Coens, appearing in six of their films. Goodman's performances in the Coens' films have been praised by critics, particularly in Raising Arizona and O Brother, Where Art Thou? Goodman has also been a close friend of the Coens, and has served as a producer on several of their films.