I've been looking back at cult classics like 'The Big Lebowski' and 'Big Trouble', and it really feels like we've lost a specific type of filmmaking.

In these movies, the plot is almost irrelevant compared to how insane and specific the characters are—like Walter Sobchak's rigid rules or the absolute chaos of the hijacker scenes in 'Big Trouble'. Anyone else noticed that modern comedies seem too "safe" or focused on fast-paced quips rather than letting a character's pure absurdity drive the scene?

What are some other movies from that era that capture that same "world of pain" or surreal vibe? I'm looking for recommendations that lean heavily into that chaotic energy