Coenesque

Even though I’ve never heard of the International Cinephile Society I thought I’d report on the outcome of their 2009 awards since A Serious Man won their Best Film prize.  They also won in the directing and original screenplay categories.  The “ICS” was formed in 2003 and is made up of 60 journalists, scholars, and [...]

Academy Award nominations are out and A Serious Man nabbed two nods.  Best Original Screenplay for Joel and Ethan and Best Picture.  If they hadn’t changed the format of the Best Picture category do you think A Serious Man would’ve gotten the nomination?  I like to think so but I’m not so sure.  If I [...]

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 [...]

 
 
 
The 2009 Cannes line-up has been announced and as suspected the Coen Brothers are missing.  Another Cannes favorite, Tarantino, will probably steal the show with Inglorious Basterds.  Check out the full list over at Empire.

It looks as though A Serious Man will not be ready in time for Cannes in May.  Various reports are saying that Joel and Ethan will not be taking their latest film to the Festival that has treated them so well in the past. 
Of the Coen Brothers films 8 of 13 went to Cannes.  [...]

Burn After Reading was nominated for two golden globes last night.  Unfortunately Joel and Ethan lost the Best Musical or Comedy award to Woody Allen with Vicky Christina Barcelona.  Frances McDormand came up short against Sally Hawkins from Happy Go-Lucky in the best actress category.