Customer Reviews

The Films of Joel and Ethan Coen

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The book is a little pricey, but that's because it's not supermarket fiction. The publisher, McFarland, specializes in cool non-fiction, with a strong emphasis on the arts and scholarly topics. As for the book itself, I loved it. Never thought about the Coen brothers movies in that way before. I wish the author would come out with a second volume and cover their more recent stuff. I give the book 5 stars.

This was a wonderfully insightful book about a unique filmmaking team that Russell illuminates by making connections between film history and the early work of the Coen brothers. Readers should take special note of the chapter on "The Hudsucker Proxy" for the reference Russell makes to the various film genres alluded to in the movie, which help make the viewing so much more enjoyable. Her knowledge and perceptions as well as pithy writing style made this a fascinating read. I would highly recommend this book to anyone, film buff or otherwise!

I have no idea why this book is retailing at just under $35. It's a short little paperback, and I feel completely ripped-off. It'd be a questionable buy at 7.95... I expected quite a bit more.

this boook is wonderfully done and focuses on two very talented movie directors and their products. The author has a wonderful, sometimes whimsical and always lucid writing style. To read her work is to receive the joy we attained while in a university class where movies and books come to life, and to apreciate the artistic talent people have and are able to express. This author must be commended and i look forward to her next book. Where can she be found??? Andy Karpf Longetto Massachusetts