Tag Archives: Ethan Coen

Coen Marathon: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Dave Lester

“There’s just gotta be a place up ahead, where men ain’t low down, and poker’s played fair. If there weren’t, what are all the songs about? I’ll see y’all there. And we can sing together and shake our heads over … Continue reading →

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Coen Marathon: Hail, Caesar!

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Dave Lester

“Young man, you don’t follow for a very simple reason; these men are screwballs. God has children? What, and a dog? A collie, maybe? God doesn’t have children. He’s a bachelor. And very angry.” “We have your movie star. Gather … Continue reading →

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Coen Marathon: Inside Llewyn Davis

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Dave Lester

“Play me something from Inside Llewyn Davis.” “You mean like flying cars, hotels on the moon, Tang? You mean like move to the suburbs, have kids?  …If that’s what music is to you, a way to get to that place, … Continue reading →

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Coen Marathon: True Grit

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Dave Lester

“I am struck that LaBoeuf is shot, trampled, and nearly severs his tongue, and not only does not cease to talk, but spills the banks of English!” “You must pay for everything in this world, one way and another. There … Continue reading →

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Coen Marathon: A Serious Man

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Dave Lester

“I am the junior rabbi. And it’s true, the point-of-view of somebody who’s older and perhaps had similar problems might be more valid. And you should see the senior rabbi as well, by all means. Or even Minda if you … Continue reading →

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Coen Marathon: Burn After Reading

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Dave Lester

“If you ever carried out your proposed threat you would experience such a shitstorm of consequences my friend your empty little head would be spinning faster than the wheels of your Schwinn bicycle back there.” “Talking here about department heads … Continue reading →

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Coen Marathon: No Country for Old Men

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Dave Lester

“Whatcha got ain’t nothin new. This country’s hard on people, you can’t stop what’s coming, it ain’t all waiting on you. That’s vanity.” “And you know what’s going to happen now. You should admit your situation. There would be more … Continue reading →

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