Cohen Brothers
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Movie Review: Miller’s Crossing (1990)
While some may say that the greatest gangster saga has been told in the Godfather movies, the Coen brothers have given us an overlooked masterpiece in Miller’s Crossing. It is another classic modern neo-noir set in the time of prohibition. It is a story of trust and betrayal, double-crossing, and retribution told in a way Read more
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Movie review: Fargo (1996)
“Fargo” is a superb neo-noir black comedy from Joel and Ethan Coen that packs a riveting plot and a stellar ensemble cast. Set in Fargo, North Dakota, in the late 1980s, the movie claims to be based on real events. The plot is the tale of an unscrupulous car dealer who hires two goons to Read more
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Movie Review: Blood Simple (1984)
“Blood Simple,” the first movie directed by the Coen brothers, is a neo-noir work of art. While it has many of the facets of a noir film such as an illicit affair, a vengeful spouse, a private eye, and violent crime, the plot incorporates a series of unpredictable, chilling twists, and its characters do not Read more
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