Coen Bros

I personally really enjoyed the Coen brothers unit and found there films to be really interesting. One of the biggest things that stood out to me was there portrayal of the characters in the films. All the characters were somewhat looked down upon and were made out to be unintelligent. There was also a big focus on criminality. The protagonists in the films were ether criminals or law enforcement figures. All the antagonists almost seem immortal and are ruthless and relentless. For example, the biker in Raising Arizona and Chigurh in No Country for Old Men seem to be unstoppable in there pursuit of there goal. There is a clear and present struggle between good and evil in all three films we viewed creating a on the edge of your seat tension that was really captivating.

Robert Altman

Altmans films are all very interesting and complex. His films consist of overlapping themes and lots of satire. I have found that most of his films don’t have an obvious meaning or plot and take multiple views to really take away something from it. A lot of his films are about issues and themes of the day. For example, issues in Hollywood, politics and the music industry. Altman also does an excellent job with blending reality with fiction in a captivating and interesting way.

I enjoyed watching Altmans films because it really made me think about characters and plots. The films also made space for your own personal interpretation and conclusion. Although, sometimes the complexity of the films drives me a little crazy