Bibliograph

The philosophy of the Coen brothers, edited by Mark T. Conard

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The philosophy of the Coen brothers, edited by Mark T. Conard

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The philosophy of the Coen brothers

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

309975839

Responsibility statement

edited by Mark T. Conard

Series statement

The philosophy of popular culture

Summary

Many critics agree that Joel and Ethan Coen are one of the most visionary and idiosyncratic filmmaking teams of the last three decades. Combining thoughtful eccentricity, wry humor, irony, and often brutal violence, the Coen brothers have crafted a style of filmmaking that pays tribute to classic American movie genres yet maintains a distinctly postmodern feel. Since arriving on the film scene, the Coens have amassed an impressive body of work that has garnered them critical acclaim and a devoted cult following. From Raising Arizona and Fargo to O Brother, Where Art Thou? and No Country for Ol

Table Of Contents

Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part -- 1: The Coen Brand of Comedy and Tragedy; Part -- 2: Ethics: Shame, Justice, and Virtue; Part -- 3: Postmodernity, Interpretation, and the Construction of History; Part -- 4: Existentialism, Alienation, and Despair; List of Contributors; Index

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Coen brothers

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