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John, Astoria, NY — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:39:52 GMT

1) Miller's Crossing. Look into your heart. You know it's best.
2) Lebowski. The movie rises above the slightly annoying "cult"
around it.
3) Raising Arizona. Turned me on to them back in the day.
4) The Hudsucker Proxy. Stuffed (overstuffed?) with quirk.
5) Barton Fink. It just gives me that feeling, you know?

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Norma De Plume, Twin Cities, MN — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:40:26 GMT

Don't get snippy with me but Fargo does it for me every time! Of course, native Minnesotans will totally deny the accent but as a transplanted person, oh yeah, you betcha, I do hear that here, don'tcha know. There are two types of humor here--very dry and dare I say it--bland and those that are a little twisted and whacked-- a la the Coen Bros. O Brother also rocks. Gopher?

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Rod S. — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:02:04 GMT

Nice analysis. I love all their movies, of course with the exception of the two you mentioned that were below par. My top 5 in order: Fargo, The Big Lebowski, No Country For Old Men, Barton Fink, O Brother Where Art Thou.

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Regina Childress — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:03:54 GMT

"O Brother, Where Art Thou?" is my favorite Coen comedy and "Miller's Crossing" is my favorite overall Coen movie. Anytime I run across either movie, I have to watch until the end.

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Shut up Donnie! — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:05:35 GMT

The entire cast of The Big Lebowski was superb. John Goodman is amazing and having Sam Elliot do the narrative was genius, since 'the dude' is the farthest thing from a cowboy one could possibly imagine. Bridges with that white russian dripping off of his moustache and beard, is there anything bettter?

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Robert, Lake Forest, CA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:09:23 GMT

After studying film for years in college, I am a huge Coen Brothers fan. I enjoy both the visual aspects as well as the well written scripts.

My Top 5:
O' Brother Where Art Thou?
Big Lebowski
Fargo
Blood Simple
Barton Fink

P.S. regrettably I have yet to see No Country for Old Men :(

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Joe Burton, Wichita Falls,Tx — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:10:58 GMT

"Raising Arizona"
"Fargo"
"Big Lebowski"
"Oh Brother where art Thou"
"Ladykillers"
While they are by far my favorite film makers I thought "No Country" was their weakest effort and certainly not worthy of the Oscar.

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Mark, Alexandria, VA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:12:24 GMT

"What's the rumpus?"...Miller's Crossing has to be my all-time Coen favorite, followed closely by Fargo, Blood Simple, No Country for Old Men, Raising Arizona and O Brother Where Art Thou.

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Leslie, Albuquerque — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:14:11 GMT

The Cohen brothers are kind of like Chinese restaurants in my book...either they're great or they don't appeal to me at all and there's very little middle ground.
I think my top 5 would be:
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Raising Arizona
Fargo
The Big Lebowski
Barton Fink
I can't get through No Country...I've tried and it's just not my thing. Blood Simple is ok but it isn't one of those movies I can just watch any time. The Man Who Wasn't There I just couldn't stand. I don't know if it was Billy Bob or the fact that the ridiculous misfortunes were too close to home but it was a watch one time deal for me.

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Ken G, Mt. Laurel, NJ — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:19:43 GMT

At first glance, I thought this was going to be an easy one, but the more I thought about it, the more I struggled. Yes, some were easy. The Big Lebowski is quite possibly my all-time favorite comedy and, as a guy who grew up in that first generation who had the ability to endlessly rewatch Animal House, Stripes and Caddyshack, that is really saying something, so that is an easy one to place at No. 1. At Nos. 2 and 3, I am certain it is "Fargo" and "O' Brother Where Art Thou" but trying to pick an order nearly drove me crazy because both fall into my category of movies that, if I happen to channel surf past them, I will immediately stop and watch until they're over, whether it is one minute from the opening credits or one minute from the closing credits. In fact, rather than agonize, let's call it a tie for No. 2. At No. 4, I have to agree on "Barton Fink". Like "Fargo", it is a movie that I truly enjoyed the first time I saw it, and, then, found myself liking it more and more with each rewatching as I picked up so many more of the little details that make a Coen Bros. film so rich and rewarding. I have to preface my pick at No. 5 by admitting, much to my embarassment, that I have not yet seen "No Country For Old Men". Based on what I've heard, I strongly suspect that, once I've seen it, it will make this list and make my current No. 5 a moot point. In any case, at No. 5, I went back and forth between "Miller's Crossing" and "Raising Arizona". I could have taken the coward's way out and made them a tie for No. 5, but, instead, I finally settled on "Raising Arizona" by a hair because.... well.... there is never anything wrong with a good laugh.

1. The Big Lebowski.
2. Fargo.
2. O' Brother....
4. Barton Fink.
5. Raising Arizona.

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Kevin, Worcester, MA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:19:58 GMT

You know, I'm probably going get flamed for this, but ... I loved "Intolerable Cruelty". I laughed through the whole movie (which I found to be a wonderful farce). That said, I don't place it higher than "Fargo", "The Big Lebowski" or "No Country for Old Men" -- but I did think that it was a great comedy that paid homage to classic screwball comedies of the past.

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Nicole H. Lexington, KY — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:21:33 GMT

1 O Brother Where Art Thou
2 Fargo
3 Hudsucker Proxy
4 No Country for Old Men
5 Fargo

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padutchchick, bally, pa — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:37:06 GMT

WAAAAA! I love Ladykillers! it is odd and Tom hanks is splendid...plus the scenes in the pancake house with the Wayans dude are a hoot!
My top five:
Fargo
Arizona
No Country
O brother
Ladykillers

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Elderly Gent, Missouri — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:41:54 GMT

Ah, c'mon, how can ya rate the Coen brothers? They're always wonderfully inventive, sometimes shocking, and always entertaining. Each film takes off into new territory, making any listing a futile task indeed.

There's the inspired lunacy of Raising Arizona, the wonderful dialog of Miller's Crossing, a trip to slackerworld for Lebowski, "normal" life through a distorted mirror in Fargo, and the incredible malevolence of Barton Fink or No Country.

Sorry, they're all gems. Like children, I can appreciate their charms but surely can't rate them in any sort of order.

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jamie barnett, New Albany, IN — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:46:24 GMT

raising arizona
big lebowski
fargo
o brother
no country
millers crossing

hands down the best story tellers in hollywood

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Alicia, New Orleans, LA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:48:37 GMT

It's ok, Kevin, I love "Cruelty" as well. I had no idea it is ranked so low.

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Ryan, Cincinnati, OH — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:49:15 GMT

My top 5 is as follows: 1. Raising Arizona, 2. No Country For Old Men, 3. O Brother Where Art Thou, 4. Fargo, and 5. The Hudsucker Proxy

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Julie, Nashville, TN — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:56:24 GMT

My favorite is Fargo (clearly the best). The rest of my 5 in order (but really close and sometimes shifting position): 2) O Brother... 3) No Country for Old Men 4) The Big Lebowski 5) Intolerable Cruelty (I found it pretty fun, although I haven't seen all the Coen brothers, so it might get bumped.)

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Boof, Minot, ND — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:59:20 GMT

Sorry, but they all suck. Of course, you all think Spielberg is a genius too.

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Michael, Randolph NJ — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:00:06 GMT

Long live The Hud.

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Paul Prenger, Portland, OR — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:10:06 GMT

1-The Big Lebowski
2-Miller's Crossing
3-Barton Fink
4-No Country for Old Men
5-O Brother Where Art Thou

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Rob Stevenson, West Palm, FL — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:10:11 GMT

"You tryin' to give me the high hat?"
1. Miller's Crossing
2. Fargo
3. Blood Simple
4. O Brother, Where Art Thou?
5. Barton Fink

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Chet, Phoenix, AZ. — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:22:09 GMT

How do you really put a number on them. They are all good in their own way. I guess I would give top nod to Raising Arizona , it put them on the map.
1. Raising Arizona
2. Fargo
3. The Big Lebowski
4. O'Brother Where Art Thou
5. No Country for Old Men

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schriendog, colorado springs — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:24:23 GMT

"Hey, I got a beverage here!"

"Geesus, Tom, take it is easy. I don' know nothinb'. I'm just spec'latin' on a hypothesis."

Who writes better dialogue?

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Temporary Cheesehead - Rhinelander, WI — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:24:32 GMT

Fargo--as a Native Minnesotan, I thought the accents were a bit over the top--but fun? Uffda! - You betcha!
Raising Arizona
Miller's Crossing
I did not like No Country for Old Men--seemed like they were trying to be profound or something, but, it was just blah

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tone, phoenix, arizona — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:39:02 GMT

1)millers crossing
2)big lebowski
3)fargo
4)raising arizona
5)bad santa (oh, you guys forgot that one)
f jackie.
boof, you are an idiot.
chet sits in the back. haha!

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Tony Stano, Lonsdale MN — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:44:49 GMT

1.The Big Lebowski-Because there is a little Dude in all of us.
2.O Brother-Goodman's performance steals the show and the parallel to the Odessy is great.
3.Raising Arizona-Going out for diapers is wonderful
4.Fargo-Being from MN made it more entertaining
5.No Country for Old Men-Great story if you can think deeply enough to get it.

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Bruce, Mesa, AZ — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:51:30 GMT

It is hard to pick a favorite, and I'll always have a soft spot for "Raising Arizona" as it was the first Coen film I saw, but in the overall I'd have to go with "Big Lebowski." Not only is it brilliantly funny with a host of perfect performances, but it's the only movie that ever altered my personal behavior: after "Lebowski," it's been nothing but White Russians for me, period. Also I started bowling again.

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Shut up Donnie! — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:52:38 GMT

Maybe Boof should go work at Championship Vinyl?

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Patsy — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:03:43 GMT

I always forget that Intolerable Cruelty is a Coen bros. flick. With that said, I think I've only seen four of their movies (for shame) so I can't accurately rank. But I can't wait for Burn After Reading.

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J. Beck, Seattle, WA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:15:16 GMT

1-Fargo
2-The Big Lebowski
3-No COuntry For Old Men
4-Miller's Crossing
5-Raising Arizona

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Catherine Doe — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:15:47 GMT

Come on now, why are you dismissing the Ladykillers without even providing an explanation? Sorry, thats not fair. The Ladykillers was excellent. Funny, interesting characters, the story moved along well and it was even poignant. Give it a chance.
I guess it's obvious what my number one pick is ...

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Joe, Swansboro, NC — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:26:02 GMT

Rate them? Too many categories. I think that there are several ties. For me it's hard to choose between "The Big Lebowski", "The Huntsucker Proxy" and "Fargo". And sorry folks, I liked "Intolerable Cruelty". What makes their films work are the choice of actors to play the characters. The Cohens can write the greatest movies of all time, but with the wrong actors, they wouldn't work.

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Rick Boone, San Antonio, TX — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:30:17 GMT

Keeping in mind that sublimnity defys ordering, here are five sublimely vital Coen films:

Miller's Crossing
The Big Lebowski
Fargo
Raising Arizona
O Brother, Where Art Thou

Kudos to the reader who noted the Coen's involvement with Bad Santa, that's a near pitch black gem of a movie!

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Rich, Washington D.C. — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:43:14 GMT

Fargo
Blood Simple
Miller's Crossing
Oh Brother Where Art Thou
No Country For Old Men

Near miss: Raising Arizona. "Her loins were a rocky place where my seed could find no purchase"

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bs, houston — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:44:54 GMT

Come on. I have a hard time believing ANYONE sat through The Man Who Wasn't There more than once. In my opinion it's easily the worst of all.

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Mike, Washington, DC — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:57:24 GMT

Raising Arizona is one of my top 5 movies of all time. But they have made some that are on my all-time worst list: Barton Fink, Big Lebowski, Hudsucker Proxy, O Brother.

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Jon Vance, Memphis, TN — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:02:03 GMT

Greatest dialogue exchange in the history of movies:

from Raising Arizona

Willam Forsythe: ya got any of those funny shaped ballons?

Old Man: Nope...not unless round's funny....

Cracks me up every time. Coens rule...

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Tim Knapp, O'Fallon, MO — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:12:08 GMT

1-Fargo
2-No Country for Old Men
3-Fargo
4-O Brother Where Art Thou (for the soundtrack, alone, if nothing else)
5-No Country for Old Men - Read the book; they nailed it!

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Lesley — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:14:40 GMT

Fargo - Awesome(I have a huge fear of wood chippers now)
No Country - Awesome
Raising Arizona - Awesome
Oh Brother...- Awesome
The Big Lebowski - Awesome

* never saw Millers Crossing but I think I'll rent it very soon.
I have never seen one of their movies I absolutely
did not love. They are all great!!

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Jane — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:19:45 GMT

I'll be taking these here Huggies and whatever
cash you got!

Raising Arizona...Classic. I never laughed so much!

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LeapDayBaby, Warwick, RI — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:28:30 GMT

After all these years, Miller's Crossing is still my favorite Coen Brothers film, if for no other reason than Leo (as played by Albert Finney) demonstrating that "the old man's still an artist with a Thompson" while Frank Patterson croons "Danny Boy" over it all.

"Fargo" ranks a close second...very close.

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Paul, Wilton, Iowa — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:29:39 GMT

Miller's Crossing - not just my Coen Bros favorite but my favorite film all-time. It's poetry.
Fargo
O Brother
Raising Arizona
Barton Fink

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Greg, Indianola, WA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:34:15 GMT

1. Lebowski
2. Lebowski
3. Lebowski
4. Lebowski
5. Lebowski

The others are great too, but none have the staying power taht Lebowski offers. Pretty much something different to laugh about everytime I watch the movie.

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Stu - Mobile, Alabama — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:35:33 GMT

The Big Lebowski
Fargo
No Country For Old Men
Blood Simple
Miller's Crossing
...in no real order, but Blood Simple is my favorite.

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Scott Crayne San Francisco, CA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:50:43 GMT

HUDSUCKER PROXY
BLOOD SIMPLE
FARGO
HUDSUCKER PROXY
HUDSUCKER PROXY

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Final Fortune, J.C. MO — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:53:21 GMT

Top 5, no question

1. Raising Arizona (second most quoted movie behind Monty Python and the Holy Grail, but barely above Spaceballs)
2. No Country for Old Men (love it cuz it's really sticking it to Hollywood's machine churned friday night flicks - deserved every oscar)
3. Fargo (you betcha, especially being a NoDak transplant)
4. The Big Lebowski (as mentioned, there's just no better character)
5. Anything but he Man Who Wasn't There and/or Ladykillers (a remake? c'mon Coen Bros, what's up with that?). I happen to dig Intolerable Cruelty, but not a lot. I didn't think it was as horrible as people make it out to be. Just not "on par" I guess.

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Kitty — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:58:53 GMT

1. Raising Arizona
2. Fargo
3. The Big Lebowski
4. No Country for Old Men
5. Oh, Brother...

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adam — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:00:57 GMT

1. No Country for Old Men
2. Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
3. Fargo
4. The Ladykillers
5. Miller's Crossing

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Steve, Evanston, IL — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:09:54 GMT

1) The Big Lebowski
2) Raising Arizona
3) O' Brother
4) Fargo
5) Miller's Crossing

There. That's completely objective. I win.

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chuck, summerville, sc — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:28:56 GMT

1. Big Lebowksi (funniest. movie. ever.)
2. Raising Arizona (second. funniest. movie. ever.)
3. O Brother . . .
4. Miller's Crossing
5. The Ladykillers (I'm sorry, but this movie is pure genius, front to back)

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Danielle — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:33:35 GMT

1. O Brother where art thou
2. Raising Arizona
3. Intolerable Cruelty
4. Fargo
5. No Country (That guy was so creepy)
6. The Big Lebowski (I loved John Goodman)

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Pixie in Utah — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:34:55 GMT

I'm gonna have to list mine in the order that I found them (and loved them):

1. Blood Simple
2. Raising Arizona
3. Fargo
4. Lebowski
5. O' Brother...

this would also the order of my top 5, except reversing #1 and #2.

I just *LOVE* Raising Arizona! Watching Nicolas Cage chasing those babies around that room? Hilarious!

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Pat W Frankfort Maine — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:47:06 GMT

Hard to compare, all a similar but different flavor...

1. Millers Crossing, Yeh's fancypants all eh ya.
2.Fargo, He's peed three times.
3. Oh Brother, Is you is or is you ain't ma constituents.
4. No Country, Call it.
5. Lewbowski, It's not taking your turn dude.

No country gave Blood Simple the bump out my top 5....to use the parlance of our time....

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Steve — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:58:46 GMT

1. Raising Arizona ("Just git down on th' floor young missy...!" It's a throwaway line, but it made such a lasting impression on me in my childhood that I have watched the entire movie JUST TO HEAR that line. And the whole movie is like an extended live action Looney Tunes short. Can't beat that with a stick.)
2. No Country For Old Men
3. The Big Lebowski. (This movie got me into bowling. And the edited for mass consumption version is better than the original. "This is what you meet a stranger in the alps, Little Larry!")
4. Fargo
5. Oh Brother Where Art Thou

Now, if only they can meld the ardcore violence with the slapstick comedy. Oh, wait. That was The Ladykillers. Nevermind...

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me not you — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:06:58 GMT

The Big Lebowski
Easily, by far and away, J.Bridges' best role.

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Sergio M. Davila Texas City, TX — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:16:13 GMT

1.Raising Arizona
2.No Country For Old Men
3.Fargo
4.The Big Lebowski
5. Blood Simple==>scared the crap outta me as a kid!!!

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Russell, Arlington TX — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:16:23 GMT

I love the Coens, and I won't quibble with your list, though mine has a couple fo comedies in it. I will say that I completely disagree with your assessment of Intolerable Cruelty. It's not top 5, but it's greatly unerrated. George Clooney is hillarious in it, and the whole thing crackles. It proved the Coens could make a great film out of someone else's script, and there's no shame in that at all.

1. Raising Arizona
2. Miller's Crossing
3. No COuntry for Old Men
4. Fargo
5. Hudsucker Proxy

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Temporary Cheesehead, Rhinelander, WI — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:20:28 GMT

"No Country for Old Men-Great story if you can think deeply enough to get it"
LOL
Ever hear of "The Emperor's New Clothes?

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kevin h. — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:54:35 GMT

1.Raising Arizona because round is funny for a balloon.
2. Tie.Blood Simple and Miller's Crossing.
3. No Country for Old Men.
4. Fargo. Dontcha know!!!
5.Hudsucker Proxy

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Marie Antoinette — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:04:17 GMT

RAISING ARIZONA!!!!
(Her womb was a barren, rocky place where my seed could find no purchase). Ha Ha Ha- classic!

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Nathan Arizona Jr. South Onondaga, N.Y. — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:06:43 GMT

1. Raising Arizona..
2. Hudsucker Proxy Paul Newman as a bad guy love it
3. Fargo
4. Intolerable Cruelty.
5. Millers crossing

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Christina, Minneapolis, MN — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:16:10 GMT

I've seen all but Ladykillers...

1. The Big Lebowski "I myself dabbled in pacifism once, not in 'Nam of course"
2. Raising Arizona
3. O Brother Where Art Thou
4. The Hudsucker Proxy
5. Barton Fink

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Len Darcy — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:26:59 GMT

1. Miller’s Crossing
2. The Big Lebowski
3. The Hudsucker Proxy
4. Fargo
5. O Brother Where art Thou

If any of these are on cable, with or without commercials, my channel surfing stops and I am parked. I agree that Hudsucker Proxy is a gem and Miller's crossing is their most under rated film. Ladykiller's and The Man who wasn't there are my least favorites but still worth a viewing.

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Paul A Springfield, IL — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:35:57 GMT

1. Fargo- "I think I'm gonna barf."
2. Oh Brother "WE THOUGHT. . . YOU WAS. . . A TOAD!"
3. Miller's Crossing "There's nothin' more foolish than a man chasing his hat"
4. No Country "What business is it of yours, friendo"
5. Man who wasn't there. "this German guy named Werner, or was it Fritz"

Honorable mention:
Hudsucker "It's for Kids!"
Big Lebowski "That rug really tied the room together, too!

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kevjohn — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:36:08 GMT

How does Barton Fink NOT get onto anyone's top 5?

1. Miller's Crossing
2. No Country For Old Dudes
3. Barton Fink
4. Fargo
5. Big Lebowski

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gale a SLC UT — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:42:22 GMT

1. Arizona
2. o Brother "this place is a geographical oddity"
3. No Country
4. Lebowski
5. Fargo

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Jim, Curacao — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:43:37 GMT

1. No Country for Old Men
2. Fargo
3. O Brother
4. Miller's Crossing
5. Big Lebowski

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You said it, man. Nobody f__s with the Jesus, L.A. CA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:43:54 GMT

Raising Arizona was my first Coen film, and my favorite. So quotable and each cast member is amazing. Big Lebowski comes in second - just watched it the other night while enjoying a White Russian! Oh Brother is genius! Could Clooney be any better? Great films!!!

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r mcconnell — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:50:02 GMT

Blood Simple
Raising Arizona
Brother Where Art Thou
Fargo
Brother Where Art Thou.
BWAT is twice because of the cd was just great. I do not know if others remember how Blood Simple was just so different from other movies. Raising Arizona was just so funny. Why did Nicholas Cage ever try to act in dramas. He was so funny. Fargo how can I add to anything others have said.

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Left Psyde Heavy — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:00:33 GMT

This is an easy one.

Big Lebowski
Raising Arizona
Hudsucker Proxy
O Brother
Bad Santa

Loved Barton Fink, Intolerable Cruelty, and Man Who Wasn't There too. Not sure why everybody is so hostile towards these. I have no use for their slow boring movies. Did not like Fargo or No Country either one. Ladykillers was really bad and Miller's Crossing...Please. Amazing how the best get rewarded for their mediocrity. I loved the article in the newest issue of Rolling Stone about the anniversary of Lebowski. They supplied an old Coen Bros quote where they talked about how surprised they were that anybody liked Fargo. They said after seeing that response they had the confidence to go out and try making films they actually wanted to make and make them their way. The result...the next film they made was Lebowski. And they've been on a roll ever since. Along with Wes Anderson these guys make the only comedies I even bother with anymore. Nobody writes a better comedic screenplay. They are masters.

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Renay Smith, Westville IN — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:08:57 GMT

1. O Brother Where Art Thou is classic.
2. Fargo
3. Raising Arizona
4. Blood Simple
5. Hopefully Burn After Reading

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Todd Dial, Little Rock, Ar — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:16:33 GMT

My top 5 have to be 1. raising Arizona 2. Fargo 3. The Big Lebowski 4. No Country for Old Men 5. Blood Simple. Have tried to watch The Ladykillers and except for Tom Hanks interesting performance I just can't get with it. Miller's Crossing and Barton Fink also have to be on there somewhere. Also isn't Javier Bardem possibly the scariest villian in modern film history?

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Kevin, Lenexa, KS — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:17:01 GMT

"Fargo" 5 Stars
"Blood Simple" 5 stars
"No Country for Old Men" 4.5 stars
"Lady Killers" 4 stars
"O' Brother.." 4 stars

Fargo & Blood Simple rank as a couple of my all time favorites from any movie maker

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PRJoe05 — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:18:35 GMT

1) Miller's Crossing
2) Fargo
3) No Country For Old Men
4) The Hudsucker Proxy
5) Raising Arizona

In addition, my most memorable Coen Brothers scenes:

1) Bernie begs for his life (Miller's Crossing): one of the best single pieces of acting ever
2) H.I. confronts the bounty-hunter (Raising Arizona): the image of impending doom projected by Leonard against the pathetically heroic efforts of H.I. is an indelible image in my mind
3) Hotel burning around Charlie (Barton Fink): that devil-esque image portrayed by John Goodman was intimidating
4) The infamous woodchipper scene (Fargo): the most morbidly funny and, at the same time, chilling scene of all their films
5) Norville performs the Eagles march for Amy (The Hudsucker Proxy): even I was surprised by his bizarre behavior... but it's Jenniffer Jason Leigh's acting that is scene-stealing
6) Anton orders the old store clerk to "call it" (No Country): I simply did not know what was going to happen... and I was buried in my seat
7) Donny's ashes in the Dude's face (Big Lebowski): the culmination of one of the funniest, oddest films in cinema history

I simply love all of the Coens' movies... even Ladykillers and Intolerable Cruelty... after all, these last two are much better than almost all the fodder usually available in theaters.

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Trey, Chicago, IL — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:23:52 GMT

1) The Big Lebowski--Fantastic. I must abide. I watch this movie any time I find it on cable.
2) The Hudsucker Proxy--Fantastical. I'm not sure why I like it better than Raising Arizona...but I do. I watch this movie any time I find it on cable.
3) Fargo--It is the best combination of drama and comedy by the Coen's, and as good a combination of comedy and drama as I can recollect.
4) Raising Arizona--I feel like this movie was an intro to the Coen's amazing mastery of a holistic writing, directing and editing style that puts them in rarefied air.
5) Miller's Crossing--More people (read everyone) should see this movie.
6) O' Brother Where Art Thou--The rhythm and melody of the dialogue makes me think of Shakespeare. This movie grows on me with every additional viewing.

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Richard, Seattle — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:24:54 GMT

1) Miller's Crossing
2) The Hucksucker Proxy
3) Raising Arizona
4) Fargo
5) The Big Lebowski

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ocontraire Wash. D.C. — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:45:19 GMT

I tend to agree w/ Mr. Newman. The Coen Bros. dramas
really enjoy a special place in my cinema viewing.
1. Blood Simple
2. No Country
3. Miller's Crossing (w/a new lexicon in the dialogue)
4. Barton Fink
5. Fargo
6. Raising Arizona
Did not like Hudsucker Proxy and Big Lebowski

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Julia, New Hampshire — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:56:45 GMT

1)Miller's Crossing
2)The Big Lebowski
3)Fargo
4)Raising Arizona
5)No Country for Old Men

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Aram, LA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:58:39 GMT

This is the best game ever.

1.) Lebowski
2.) O Brother
3.) Fargo
4.) Barton Fink
5.) No Country

They are all good though. Even Ladykillers and Intolerable Cruelty were good.

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Roger Jones, Ottumwa, Iowa — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:00:32 GMT

The best:
1. Fargo
2. No Country for Old Men
3. Miller's Crossing
4. Blood Simple
5. O Brother, Where Art Thou

The Lesser Efforts: (but still better than most)
1. The Hudsucker Proxy
2. Raising Arizona
3. The Man Who Wasn't There
4. Intolerable Cruelty
5. The Man Who Wasn't There

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Ken Ryan Dublin Ireland — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:10:35 GMT

I love the Coen Brothers. Though I can't forgive them for the disaster that was the Lady Killers. The original is a master class in black comedy. My top five is

1. The Big Lebowski
2. Fargo
3. Millers Crossing
4. O' Brother
5. Miller's Crossing

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Russ, Greensboro, NC — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:50:19 GMT

The Coen Brothers will go down as one of the greatest gifts to the history of cinimea! Even their weakest films (The Ladykillers, Intolerable Cruelty) are far better than the mainstream garbage that the majority of studios put out today. I've heard many say that "No Country for Old Men" was their mainstream film but I strongly disagree. They took a short novel and brought a memorable piece of film making to the screen. Their innovative visual style and penchant for clever dialogue remains just as fresh as it was for their debut film "Blood Simple". They are an inspiration to young aspiring film makers. My top 5 Coen Brothers list is:

1. Fargo
2. Blood Simple
3. No Country For Old Men
4. The Big Lebowski
5. The Man Who Wasn't There

Honorable Mention: "Barton Fink" (Both funny and unforgettably disturbing!)