Joel and Ethan Coen, also commonly referred to as the Coen Brothers, are best known for the dark and twisted humor that they infuse into their movies without a care in the world. Offbeat is definitely a fitting adjective as their style is an acquired taste for many. Films such as Fargo (1996), The Big …
Tag: Joel Coen
Time for a Reel SUBURBICON review
When it comes to the Coen Brothers, guessing whether or not their works will be successful is about as unpredictable as their plots. Gauging their box office impact, Joel and Ethan Coen have had their highs (True Grit (2010)) and they’ve certainly had their lows (Intolerable Cruelty (2003)). While many mainstream critics fawn over the …
Ten screenwriting gems from the COEN BROTHERS
As you may or may not know, Paramount Pictures’ Suburbicon moves into theaters Friday, October 27. The dark crime drama stars Matt Damon, Julianne Moore and Oscar Isaac. A small quiet town is shocked to learn that there has been a home invasion in their perfect little utopia. Peace and quiet turns into murder and …