Coenesque

Here’s an interview with John Turturro were he talks about The Big Lebowski and the one project he wants to do, The Big Lebowski 2.  He even says Joel and Ethan have discussed the possibility.  This is probably the only Coen Brothers movie that ever gets sequel rumors.  The likelihood of this happening is still low, but it would be fun to see.  There’s a million possibilities for a sequel but perhaps a prequel is a better idea, I can’t imagine The Dude and Walter without Donny. 

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Apparently there have been some screenings of the Coen Brothers latest film A Serious Man.  At least one confirmed in New York for people who worked on Ethan Coen’s play Offices.  One viewer described it as “Very Hebrew” and that it “was shot beautifully, Michael Stuhlbarg is a genius, and it plays like a fable out of Jewish folklore.”

Also, the MPAA has released their rating of A Serious Man.  Rated R for language, some sexuality/nudity and brief violence. 

October 2nd gets closer everyday.  Can’t wait!

If that rug just isn’t cutting it anymore perhaps you need a little wall art to supplement it.  Someone has captured the characters of Lebowski in a Last Supper style painting.  Looks like they got everybody in there.  Pick up your copy over at www.lebowskipainting.com

Ethan’s trio of plays focused on modern office life closes tonight.  Originally intended to run through 5/31 the run was extended, slightly, and sees it’s final performance tonight.  The project received mostly positive reviews and was well received by audiences.  The play will more than likely be released in book form like his previous theater effort Almost an Evening.

In the upcoming A Serious Man there were 3 actors plucked from casting calls in Minnesota where the film was shot and takes place.  Jessica McManus was one of them and she plays Sarah Gopnik daughter of Larry Gopnik our “Serious Man”.  Seventeen at the time she’s now graduated from High School and is heading off to College.  Here’s an article from her hometown paper the Post-Bulletin of Rochester, MN.  Look for the film in theaters starting October 2nd. 

I just stumbled across a story I’d never heard before.  Looks like McDormand almost didn’t get the role of Abby in Blood Simple because of a Soap Opera.  Not because she was starring in it but because she had to watch it.  Read the full story at legendsrevealed.com it’s the last story on the post. 

Who is John Cameron?  I have to admit I recognized the name but couldn’t quite place him.  Well he played one of the brainstormers in The Hudsucker Proxy trying to come up with a name for the Hula Hoop.  More than that he’s been a production manager, assistant director, and co-producer on several of the Coen Brothers films.  Here’s a quick interview with Mr. Cameron

Filmmaker shares Hollywood tales

Fargo is the 3rd Coen Brothers film to be released on Blu-Ray to date.  Not much new in the way of special features but who can resist a little 1080P action especially with Roger Deakins behind the camera.  It is available now, check it out on Amazon.

ASCAP has bestowed the honor of the Henry Mancini Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to the world of film music.  Joel and Ethan Coen sent a congratulatory video for the event which took place May 11th.  Burwell has scored every Coen Brothers film except O Brother, Where Art Thou? Since they collaborated on Blood Simple which happened to be Burwell and the Coens’ first film.  Burwell’s upcoming films include A Serious Man and Where the Wild Things Are.  If you’d like to hear more of Carter Burwell’s work check out Radio Burwell on his website. 

Carter Burwell’s Work

After 3 weeks of preview performances Ethan Coen’s latest theater attempt opens today.  A collection of 3 one act plays centering around life in the office.  Staring Daniel Abeles, F. Murray Abraham, Brennan Brown, Aya Cash, John Bedford Lloyd, Daniel London, Mary McCann, Joey Slotnick, Greg Stuhr, C.J. Wilson, and Daniel Yelsky. Here are a couple early reviews. 

Offices Atlantic Theater Company
From Santa to ‘Amadeus’ to ‘Offices’

**Update**
Here’s the New York Times Review
Bloomberg’s Not so glowing review