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Philosophy Of The Coen Brothers
Mark T. . Ed(S): Conard
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Hardback. From "Raising Arizona" to the academy-award-winning "No Country for Old Men", the films of the Coen brothers have made an unmistakable imprint on Hollywood. This book explores concepts such as justice, the problem of interpretation, existential role-playing, the philosophy of comedy, and the coldness of modernity. Editor(s): Conard, Mark T. Series: The Philosophy of Popular Culture. Num Pages: 306 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; APFB; HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 161 x 31. Weight in Grams: 604.
Many critics agree that Joel and Ethan Coen are one of the most visionary and idiosyncratic filmmaking teams of the last three decades. Combining thoughtful eccentricity, wry humor, irony, and often brutal violence, the Coen brothers have crafted a style of filmmaking that pays tribute to classic American movie genres yet maintains a distinctly postmodern feel. Since arriving on the film scene, the Coens have amassed an impressive body of work that has garnered them critical acclaim and a devoted cult following. From Raising Arizona and Fargo to O Brother, Where Art Thou? and No Country for Old Men, the ... Read more
Many critics agree that Joel and Ethan Coen are one of the most visionary and idiosyncratic filmmaking teams of the last three decades. Combining thoughtful eccentricity, wry humor, irony, and often brutal violence, the Coen brothers have crafted a style of filmmaking that pays tribute to classic American movie genres yet maintains a distinctly postmodern feel. Since arriving on the film scene, the Coens have amassed an impressive body of work that has garnered them critical acclaim and a devoted cult following. From Raising Arizona and Fargo to O Brother, Where Art Thou? and No Country for Old Men, the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
306
Condition
New
Series
The Philosophy of Popular Culture
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Lexington, United States
ISBN
9780813125268
SKU
V9780813125268
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About Mark T. . Ed(S): Conard
Mark T. Conard, assistant professor of philosophy at Marymount Manhattan College, is the editor of numerous books.
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