Rewatching this just now - it feels like a Coen Brothers film! The BW of Man Who Wasn't There, the con style tactics of most of their characters, the girl from True Grit, even the way it was shot. Strangely though, I imagine if the Coen brothers were to remake this, it would be nowhere near as good. They'd cast someone like George Clooney, who's self consciousness would distract from the sensitivity of the story.
shareYou mean a Coen Brothers film looks like this. ;o)
shareExactly! I love the style of this kind of cinema, its a joy to watch, and surprisingly not many films can achieve that level.
shareTry Bogdanovich's 'Last Picture Show'-similar B/W cinematography and setting (slightly later time frame but in a place that changes little). Also see Soderbergh's 'King of the Hill'.
"What is an Oprah?"-Teal'c.
When I turned this on, I wasn't sure if I was watching Brad Pitt. He has a similar look and mannerisms to Ryan.
shareI just rewatched "Paper Moon" and it kept reminding me of "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou." I definitely got the impression that "Paper Moon" was a strong influence on the Coen brothers when they made that.
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