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- True Grit, the Coen Brothers Take on the Western Movie GenreThe Coens are master movie makers. Focusing their craft on our human flaws, they demonstrate the errors of our human emotions and the flawed endeavours we undertake.
The Coen Brothers' FinestYou've heard a lot about the films of Joel & Ethan Coen - from Fargo to No Country for Old Men - but are their films for you?
'True Grit' - the Coen Brothers Do Charles Portis Right!Review of the "True Grit" as brought to the screen by Joel & Ethan Coen. Not so much a remake as it is a truer adaptation of the 1968 novel by Charles Portis.
Movie Review: "True Grit"The Coen Brothers stamp this leathery western with genuine literary appeal, which I reckon is a genuine punch in the gut from Charles Portis's novel True Grit.- 'True Grit' (2010) by the Coen Brothers, Starring Jeff Bridges, Hailee Steinfeld, and Matt DamonThe Coen Brothers' remake of "True Grit" will inevitably be compared to the original, made over 40 years ago starring the incomparable John Wayne. As a whole, the new version hold up pretty well as a modern western.
A Truer Helping of 'Grit' from the Coen BrothersRobert Denerstein says that the 2010 edition of "True Grit" can feel self-conscious, but also proves strangely entertaining.- Concerning the Coen Brothers' True GritA review of the 2010 Coen Brothers film True Grit. Also, a comparative discussion concerning the original.
"True Grit" - the Coen Brothers Did it Again!Hollywood and the Academy Awards are gearing up for the old John Wayne movie "True Grit" but It has a different script, written from the book not the old movie. But the real star is Hailee Steinfeld!- The Coen Brothers Best FilmsThis the list of the Coen Brothers best films
Movie Review: 'A Serious Man'How to prepare for A Serious Man: play Jefferson Airplane records in a room adorned by seventies porn star posters dimly lit by a menorah while reading the Torah, on weed.- Movie Review: 1987's: Raising ArizonaBefore Fargo, The Big Lebowski and No Country for Old Men, the Coens gave us this feel-good ride, complete with baby snatchers, wife swappers, good-hearted criminals, and fast tongued-hayseeds.
- The Coen Brothers and John McCain ConnectionWho the Coen Brothers supported in the recent presidential election, I do not know. I suspect it was not John McCain, but still there are a few connections between the makers of oddball films to the oddball Presidential candidate of 2008.
Burn After ReadingA look at the latest movie from the makers of last year's Best Picture Oscar winner, "No Country For Old Men."- Battle of the Oscar Frontrunners: The Coen Brothers Vs. P.T AndersonThe race for Best Director could be a reflection of Best Picture, as the directors of "No Country for Old Men" and "There Will Be Blood" go toe to toe.
- The Coen Brothers - Masters of Movie MakingArticle on Joel and Ethan Coen and their success as movie directors.
The Coen Brother's No Country for Old MenThis is a critical review of the movie "No Country for Old Men", set for wide release on November 21, 2007.- An Elite Eight: The 8 Best Coen Brothers MoviesAn article on the 8 best Coen Brothers Movies, including detailed information on each.
- The Career and Films of the Coen BrothersA look back through the cinematic gems of Joel and Ethan.
- O Preston Where Art Thou? - Discussing Preston Sturges and the Coen Brothers MoviesThe great comedic screenwriter and eventual director, Preston Sturges, created some of the funniest and socially conscious films of the 1940's. Whether or not Sturges' films were deliberately aware and intending to address such issues as the Depression, poverty, ...
- Which Comic Book Characters Would Be a Good Fit for Martin Scorsese and the Coen Brothers?Comic book movies are becoming artistically acceptable for major directors. Two comic book heroes seem to be a perfect fit for philosophical cinema of Martin Scorsese and the Coen Brothers. But which heroes?
Blu-ray Review: 'The Big Lebowski'The Coen brothers' comedy opus 'The Big Lebowski' features a Limited Edition release with a Blu-ray disc, a digital copy, and a sturdy 28-page booklet
Miller's Crossing: A Dissenting ViewpointEvery once in awhile, a terrible movie launches a brilliant career. Why this film is hailed as brilliant is baffling to both of the reviewers who watched it for this piece.- You Are Going to Burn After Reading This!This is the most awesome review of Burn After Reading that you will ever see in your life.
Movie Review: O Brother, Where Art Thou?A road picture of a unique sort with the quirkiness you expect from a year 2000 film by the Coen Brothers. People seem to either love this one or hate it! George Clooney plays the lead, but there are many fine actors in this film.- Burn After Reading - What Just Happened?Mi>Burn After Reading is anything but futile. The Coen brothers once again master the art of storytelling. Normal lives are turned upside down by curiosity.
- 100 Best Movies of All Time Review: 'Fargo'A review of 'Fargo', of my picks for the top 100 best movies of all time
Movie Review: Barton FinkTake a deeper look at Barton Fink. What is in the box? What is the big deal with the hotel Earle? What does this movie mean at all? This is what I got out of it.
No Country for Dumb MoviesThe G-man was utterly disappointed in the Coen Brothers' Oscar wining film "No Country for Old Men".- My Oscar PredictionsWho will win the major Oscars in 2008
Javier Bardem Invades My Nightmares, Kicks Up His Feet and Stays a While.Javier Bardem turned up in three of my dreams. Here's how it went.- Movie Review: No Country for Old MenA slicing look at the Coen brothers' latest film.
- Reason to Fear an Air Gun: a Review of the Movie No Country for Old MenThe Coen brothers could easily have retired, having already created their masterpiece with "Fargo." They haven't though, and we are much better because of it.
The Hudsucker Proxy is Always a Great Rental Choice"The Hudsucker Proxy" is a gem for anyone interested in formalistic films. A visionary masterpiece if my credentials are enough to make such a bold claim (a struggling twenty-something guy with an opinion).
Oscars - the Gentle Giants of Your AquariumOscars have a reputation among aquarium owners as angry, aggressive fish. This reputation is not needed, though, when Oscars are kept in the right tank environment.- The Coen Brothers: A BiographyHaving produced some of the most critically acclaimed films in history, Joel and Ethan Coen have cemented their places in Hollywood royalty, The brothers continue to produce major hits featuring Tinseltown's biggest box-office stars.
