Keyser's Favorite Films

Fargo

Fargo

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I've been a fan of the Coen Brothers since I saw Blood Simple and Miller's CrossingFargo is a really funny film with serious overtones.  It's difficult to explain to someone who has never seen the film how a scene involving a wood chipper could be so funny.

The performances are amazing.  William H. Macy was nominated for an Academy Award and Frances McDormand received an Academy Award for her performance.  The Coens received the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.  Roger Deakins cinematography of the miles and miles of snow is beautiful.

Links to websites related to this film:

IMDB Listing
Urban Legend - is this a true story?
Joel Coen, co-writer and director
Ethan Coen, co-writer

Frances McDormand
William H. Macy
Steve Buscemi
Peter Stormare fansite
Harve Presnell

 

Updated January 30, 2008