When the Coen Brothers Nearly Joined Ocean’s Eleven
When the Coen Brothers Nearly Joined Ocean’s Eleven
Steven Soderbergh once considered casting the Coen brothers in Ocean’s Eleven, a move that would have marked their first real acting roles. Here’s how close it came to happening.
Why Two Iconic Directors Hail This Classic as Cinema’s Pinnacle
Why Two Iconic Directors Hail This Classic as Cinema’s Pinnacle
James Cameron and the Coen brothers both single out one legendary film as the greatest ever, but their reasons—and what it reveals about the film’s legacy—might surprise you.
How True Grit Breathed New Life Into the Western
How True Grit Breathed New Life Into the Western
Matt Damon joined the Coen brothers for a modern Western that stunned critics and audiences alike. Discover how True Grit became a genre-defining classic and why it left the Oscars empty-handed.
How The Coen Brothers’ Remake of The Ladykillers Went Awry
How The Coen Brothers’ Remake of The Ladykillers Went Awry
The Coen brothers’ attempt to reimagine The Ladykillers was fraught with doubt and creative misgivings, leading to a film that even its makers struggled to champion.
Why the Coen Brothers Refused a Big Lebowski Spin-Off
Why the Coen Brothers Refused a Big Lebowski Spin-Off
The Coen brothers distanced themselves from a spin-off film in their universe, reluctantly allowing John Turturro’s Jesus Quintana project to proceed—only for it to flop both critically and commercially.
Roger Deakins’ 10 Most Visually Striking Films Ranked
Roger Deakins’ 10 Most Visually Striking Films Ranked
Discover the ten most visually captivating films shot by Roger Deakins. Explore how his unique approach to cinematography has shaped modern cinema, from noir classics to sci-fi epics.
Coen Brothers Unfazed by Godard’s Disdain and Industry Jibes
Coen Brothers Unfazed by Godard’s Disdain and Industry Jibes
The Coen brothers take criticism from cinema icons like Jean-Luc Godard in their stride, responding to negative opinions with wit and a sense of perspective on their enduring influence.
Owen Wilson’s Dream Collaboration: The Coen Brothers Beckon
Owen Wilson’s Dream Collaboration: The Coen Brothers Beckon
Owen Wilson has revealed his top choice for a future collaboration, expressing a strong desire to work with the Coen brothers. Despite Quentin Tarantino’s open dislike, Wilson remains focused on teaming up with acclaimed auteurs.
Channing Tatum’s Audition That Changed Everything
Channing Tatum’s Audition That Changed Everything
Channing Tatum looks back on his pivotal audition for the Coen brothers’ No Country for Old Men, a role he knew wasn’t his, and how it unexpectedly shaped his future in film.