Dan Jolin’s The Coen Brothers is a must-read for fans of the legendary filmmaking duo, offering an in-depth and compelling exploration of their careers, creative processes, and lasting impact on cinema. From their early indie roots to their critically acclaimed masterpieces, Jolin presents a well-researched and engaging analysis of what makes the Coens' films so distinctive.

What sets this book apart is its ability to balance film criticism with behind-the-scenes insights, delving into the brothers' unique storytelling, dark humor, and genre-defying style. Jolin’s writing is both accessible and informative, making it an enjoyable read for both casual moviegoers and die-hard cinephiles. The book captures the essence of their work, from the absurdity of The Big Lebowski to the stark intensity of No Country for Old Men, showcasing how they continually push the boundaries of filmmaking.

A well-deserved love letter to the Coen Brothers. This book is very comprehensive - from their growing up through all of their films and other projects. The descriptions of each film including behind-the-scenes of the making of the films is fantastic. I just started re-watching their films after reading this book and am so glad I did. I knew to wait until the very end of the credits, for example, when re=watching "A Serious Man." The photos are great as well. I highly recommend this book for all film lovers!

Thank you to Netgalley and Hachette Book Group for an ARC and I voluntarily left this review.

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Enjoyable and informative.
A delightful quick read.

Added to that the beautiful visuals of the pictures, the book is a complete gem.

***Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this upcoming book***
This is now the second book about directors that I have had the pleasure to read (Tarantino being the other) and this one is another winner. The author takes you from the brothers' upbringing in Minnesota and gives you detailed accounts on their 18 feature films and all other side projects that they have worked on. The book is well written and has lots of great information that I haven't seen elsewhere. This is a must read for all movie fans, especially those of the Coen Brothers. Give it a read!

Jolin's 'The Coen Brothers' deep dives into the lives of the filmmaking duo as creatives and their extensive filmography. Each film has a sensory introduction into the textures and language of the new project. There's time period influences delved into and the context of both the industry and their careers at each given point. This approach really drives home the idea of their trajectory being such a slow, evolutionary build. I am a massive Coen Brothers fan and, even as someone who knows an abnormally large amount about their careers, this book impressed me. My favorite sections were, predictably, for my two favorite Coen Brothers films: The Big Lebowski and Inside Llewyn Davis. The one thing about the Coen Brothers that's predictable is that they're always going to be wildly unpredictable, and Jolin does a great job showcasing the through line with all of their projects. I do wish that the book's formatting was a bit more visually enticing, but, other than that, the content itself was consistently a pleasure to read.