Thank you for the great piece. It's great to read a Coen review by someone who clearly understands - or at least thinks very deeply about understanding - their work. As a genuine fan (with the dually noted exception of Lady Killers), it always bothers me when people dismiss Coen movies as having "no point" or "not making sense" - yes, even seemingly intelligent people. Clearly, there is always subtext, and often blatant symbolism (about as subtle as a hammer to the head). A viewer might not get this stuff the first time they see it, and they might not even get it the way the Coens intended us too, but that's what's great about it. These are works of art designed to be difficult, inspiring, and open to interpretation. I am always happy that, somehow, these two philosophical pranksters are allowed to work within the Hollywood glitz-machine and consistently produce thought-provoking, often hilarious, and challenging films. Long live the Coen brothers!

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