Joel and Ethan Coen discuss their love for film noir and its impact on their work with author Megan Abbott. For educational purposes only. Non-commercial purposes.
God bless Megan Abbott.. so refreshing to see an interview with these two geniuses where the interviewer can hold their own, and make it fun for them too. Loved this🙏🙏
I can't stop watching Miller's Crossing, such a rich movie. "Nobody knows anybody, not that well" from a man who doesn't know himself or why he does what he does, a man obsessed with making the right "play" but is realising how precarious and uncertain the outcomes are and how little he has control over anything. When Leo says he always knows why he does what he does, you can see how hurt Tom is by his certainty and his ignorance of the hell Tom's just been through. It crushes the very thing Tom might have fighting for the whole time, but who knows! Gabriel Byrne's performance is so strong, tender, subtle and devastating, yet the character is insoluble. Love this movie.
Amazing interview. So satisfying to see the interviewer being appropriately engaged and aware such that the Brothers got genuinely engaging and feel interested. So good!
This is a wonderful interview. They are absolutely the kind of team that needs just the right king of interviewer. They’re all playing very well off of each other, and the views on this gem are criminally low. But people like us will dig for the good stuff!
I think the private investigators all drive bugs because they’re like the bugs that gather around a body. My friend told me my takes on coen brothers and sopranos aren’t based in evidence and are “just vibes” and I’m so embarrassed that it’s really hurt my feelings. Makes me want to just make content about my takes and relate them to my politics. Theres a saying in 12-step that all it takes to start a new meeting is a resentment and a coffee pot.
I remember when I saw Miller's Crossing and when the film was over, and the screen suddenly went black with the credits "Written and Directed by Joel and
Fantastic Interview. Abbott was masterful and this turned into a wonderful conversation. My personal favorite of their films. Was so happy to find this.
What a great interview. Thanks for sharing. I am reading Red Harvest because of this. Turns out "“What’s the rumpus?” is actually used in the book, but only just once.
Wow, the Coens can talk, they just need the right person. Thank you for this brilliant interview.
God bless Megan Abbott.. so refreshing to see an interview with these two geniuses where the interviewer can hold their own, and make it fun for them too. Loved this🙏🙏
only 2k views is criminal, treasure trove of an interview!
I can't stop watching Miller's Crossing, such a rich movie. "Nobody knows anybody, not that well" from a man who doesn't know himself or why he does what he does, a man obsessed with making the right "play" but is realising how precarious and uncertain the outcomes are and how little he has control over anything. When Leo says he always knows why he does what he does, you can see how hurt Tom is by his certainty and his ignorance of the hell Tom's just been through. It crushes the very thing Tom might have fighting for the whole time, but who knows! Gabriel Byrne's performance is so strong, tender, subtle and devastating, yet the character is insoluble. Love this movie.
Amazing interview. So satisfying to see the interviewer being appropriately engaged and aware such that the Brothers got genuinely engaging and feel interested. So good!
This is a wonderful interview. They are absolutely the kind of team that needs just the right king of interviewer. They’re all playing very well off of each other, and the views on this gem are criminally low. But people like us will dig for the good stuff!
This woman is brilliant. They found an nterviewer as insightful as the brothers. Who is she?
I think the private investigators all drive bugs because they’re like the bugs that gather around a body. My friend told me my takes on coen brothers and sopranos aren’t based in evidence and are “just vibes” and I’m so embarrassed that it’s really hurt my feelings. Makes me want to just make content about my takes and relate them to my politics. Theres a saying in 12-step that all it takes to start a new meeting is a resentment and a coffee pot.
I’ve seen Miller's Crossing dozens of times and NEVER caught Albert Finney in drag. That is …. Whoa. Far out, man.
Very smart interview.
I remember when I saw Miller's Crossing and when the film was over, and the screen suddenly went black with the credits "Written and Directed by Joel and
Fantastic Interview. Abbott was masterful and this turned into a wonderful conversation. My personal favorite of their films. Was so happy to find this.
great conversation ..wish it were 2 hours. Excellent collaboration and preparation by Megan
I've been watching their films since Miller's Crossing. What a wonderful journey it has been.
One of the best Coens interviews.
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Of the countless interviews I've seen of the Coen Brothers, this is by FAR the best. Bravo, Megan! I could've listened to the three of you for hours.
It's rare to have an interview by a person who is as well read as these brothers, fabulous stuff!
brilliant interviewer
What a great interview. Thanks for sharing. I am reading Red Harvest because of this. Turns out "“What’s the rumpus?” is actually used in the book, but only just once.