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I have no idea what you guys are talking about - ?

[Talon]

I have no idea what you guys are talking about - ?

The movie Fargo.

[Smiler]

The movie Fargo.

And? I have no idea what you guys are talking about.  Is it new/classic/cult, who's in it?

[ccr]

And? I have no idea what you guys are talking about.  Is it new/classic/cult, who's in it?

It is a 1996 movie that had the actors talking in an unatural accent from Northern Minnisota.  Won 2 Oscars. Another 52 wins & 30 nominations.  It was actually kind of hilareous.  Based on a truth that I have lived, but stretched pretty far.  Still funny.

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Joel Coen the director of "Fargo", proves he is one of our best directors with this tale of deception and murder told in a style that takes humorous turns in the action. "Fargo" is one of the best American films of the nineties. Joel Coen working together with his brother, Ethan, have made pictures that will be viewed as classics, as time will tell. Their movies are always an excellent way to spend some time because they always manage to deliver, even in films that aren't popular with the public.

A lot of what makes this film work is the amazing casting feat the Coen brothers achieved in giving Frances McDormand and William H. Macy, two of our best film actors, prominent presence in it. The Marge Gunderson of Ms. McDormand is one of the best creations the Coen brothers have produced. The same can be said of William H. Macy's take on the pathetic Jerry Lundergaard, the idiotic man who sets things in motion in the film. Ms. McDormand and Mr. Macy have only one scene together, yet one wouldn't even think about other actors playing these roles.

The supporting cast of "Fargo" is a joy to watch. Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare make two of the most enjoyable bad guys in memory. These two scum bags are a joke. Anyone in his right mind wouldn't entrust either Carl or Gaer for a hit job. John Carroll Lynch plays Norm, the stoic man who is married to Marge. Harve Presnell is good as Wade Gustafson.

The atmosphere created by the Coens work well. We are constantly reminded of the deep winter seasons of the area where the action takes place. They have given their characters a local flavor and even to hear them talk would take us to that region of the country.

"Fargo" is a joy to watch thanks to Joel and Ethan Coen.

[VAZHOG]

It is a 1996 movie that had the actors talking in an unatural accent from Northern Minnisota.  Won 2 Oscars. Another 52 wins & 30 nominations.  It was actually kind of hilareous.  Based on a truth that I have lived, but stretched pretty far.  Still funny.

Quote of Net:
Joel Coen the director of "Fargo", proves he is one of our best directors with this tale of deception and murder told in a style that takes humorous turns in the action. "Fargo" is one of the best American films of the nineties. Joel Coen working together with his brother, Ethan, have made pictures that will be viewed as classics, as time will tell. Their movies are always an excellent way to spend some time because they always manage to deliver, even in films that aren't popular with the public.

A lot of what makes this film work is the amazing casting feat the Coen brothers achieved in giving Frances McDormand and William H. Macy, two of our best film actors, prominent presence in it. The Marge Gunderson of Ms. McDormand is one of the best creations the Coen brothers have produced. The same can be said of William H. Macy's take on the pathetic Jerry Lundergaard, the idiotic man who sets things in motion in the film. Ms. McDormand and Mr. Macy have only one scene together, yet one wouldn't even think about other actors playing these roles.

The supporting cast of "Fargo" is a joy to watch. Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare make two of the most enjoyable bad guys in memory. These two scum bags are a joke. Anyone in his right mind wouldn't entrust either Carl or Gaer for a hit job. John Carroll Lynch plays Norm, the stoic man who is married to Marge. Harve Presnell is good as Wade Gustafson.

The atmosphere created by the Coens work well. We are constantly reminded of the deep winter seasons of the area where the action takes place. They have given their characters a local flavor and even to hear them talk would take us to that region of the country.

"Fargo" is a joy to watch thanks to Joel and Ethan Coen.

When I hear Sara Palin Speak, that's who I think of, Because of her accent, right down  to the "dog gonn it" and "betcha"

[Twolanerider]

Never saw the movie .

Sheltered life I guess.

[ccr]

Never saw the movie .

Sheltered life I guess.

Ok, over the years you have talked to me a little.  Rent the video some rainy Sunday and listen to the voices.  You will recognize my buried accent.  I have not been in Saskatchewan but for a couple days of holidays over the past 30 +++ years and so have mostly lost my accent, but there are some words ....

I loved how everyone walks around with a big heavy coat on, no matter what they are doing.  When you live up there you find yourself doing that too. 

[Midnight Rider]

Never saw the movie .

Sheltered life I guess.

Don, this is a MUST see for you!!  I've watched it at least 3 times, and will watch it again if I find it on the boob tube.

[Twolanerider]

Fargo is on cable tonight for about the 10,000th time.

Ok, over the years you have talked to me a little.  Rent the video some rainy Sunday and listen to the voices.  You will recognize my buried accent.  I have not been in Saskatchewan but for a couple days of holidays over the past 30 +++ years and so have mostly lost my accent, but there are some words ....

I loved how everyone walks around with a big heavy coat on, no matter what they are doing.  When you live up there you find yourself doing that too. 

Don, this is a MUST see for you!!  I've watched it at least 3 times, and will watch it again if I find it on the boob tube.

Wow.  BB, MrsWe and TC.  All in favor.  Ok, I give.  Will find Fargo and do the deed.

[porthole]

Wow.  BB, MrsWe and TC.  All in favor.  Ok, I give.  Will find Fargo and do the deed.

Have the DVD, watch at least once a year 

[Twolanerider]

Have the DVD, watch at least once a year 

Duane too.  Oh my.  So far all I know is Bill Macy needs money and people wear coats and talk like MrsWe's voices in her head.  Don't spoil it for me.

[Midnight Rider]

Wow.  BB, MrsWe and TC.  All in favor.  Ok, I give.  Will find Fargo and do the deed.

Have a trivial question for those who might remember...

Ever seen a somewhat underground movie called "The Boob Tube" ?  There is this one little character in the movie that is a hoot.  But maybe it was just my state of mind at the time, as it's been 35 years...

[Twolanerider]

Have a trivial question for those who might remember...

Ever seen a somewhat underground movie called "The Boob Tube" ?  There is this one little character in the movie that is a hoot.  But maybe it was just my state of mind at the time, as it's been 35 years...

Ok, that one I saw.  Was sixteen or so.  With a girl named Shannon at the drive in.  Pretty sure the double feature was a weird R rated version of Alice in Wonderland.  At least there was some kind of wonderland.

[ccr]

Ok, that one I saw.  Was sixteen or so.  With a girl named Shannon at the drive in.  Pretty sure the double feature was a weird R rated version of Alice in Wonderland.  At least there was some kind of wonderland.

Silly boy.  The R rated wonderland was only in the backseat of your car. 

Were there still drive-in movies round you when you were sixteen or so?  They have been gone for so many years, hard to believe.  I mean now we all have DVD players, or on-demand videos, hard to think that movies outside of home are still popular. 

Course, maybe the parents believe it to be safer for the young-ins than going over to someones home.  I mean, who'd be supervising there, right?

[Twolanerider]

Silly boy.  The R rated wonderland was only in the backseat of your car. 

Were there still drive-in movies round you when you were sixteen or so?  They have been gone for so many years, hard to believe.  I mean now we all have DVD players, or on-demand videos, hard to think that movies outside of home are still popular. 

Course, maybe the parents believe it to be safer for the young-ins than going over to someones home.  I mean, who'd be supervising there, right?

YES!!  In fact there were four drives within 15 miles when I was sixteen.  One has reopened about five years ago and is going strong again.  I love the drive in.

Discovered last summer that the Bushtec can haul lawn chairs and radio and everything else needed for a perfect night at the drive in to.  So now it's a ride-in when I feel the mood .