Synopses & Reviews
Joel and Ethan Coen make up one of the most original and unconventional movie-making partnerships to come out of America at the end of the 20th century. From their debut tour de force Blood Simple to the hugely acclaimed The Man Who Wasn't There, the brothers' films have attracted critical kudos and commercial success in equal measure due to their irreverent, individual, and technically virtuoso nature. Each of their films defies categorization, yet there is never any doubt that it is a Coen brothers movie. This exploration of the movie career of Hollywood's best-loved outsiders charts their rise from cult favorites to box-office contenders, while combining indispensable reference material and critical analysis of their films.
Review
"Beautifully judged and carefully considered, it is a joy to read from start to finish." —Film Review
Synopsis
Joel and Ethan Coen are one of the most original filmmaking partnerships to come out of American film in the past twenty years. From their debut tour de force Blood Simple, to the hugely acclaimed The Man Who Wasnt There, they have attracted critical kudos and commercial success in equal measure. This insightful guide is a chronological exploration of the career of Hollywoods best loved outsiders. It combines indispensable reference material with critical analyses of their films and charts their rise from cult favorites to box office contenders.
About the Author
Eddie Robson is an experienced journalist, and has covered film, television, music, books and computer games. His professional credits include The Guardian, Film Review, What DVD and SFX magazine.