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O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 6 Fargo

After slandering Martin Scorsese's good name, Nathan and Ryan take a look at one of the Coen Brothers' most heralded films, Fargo from 1996. Is it still a near-flawless masterpiece? Yes. But you should listen to us relitigate its case once again.  If you'd like to send us some questions for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, OKVideo.  -N Fargo

O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 5 The Hudsucker Proxy

Ryan and Nathan were invited to Hudsucker Industries to examine the new Extruded Plastic Dingus. Could be a big hit. Unfortunately the movie it was in, The Hudsucker Proxy , was not, and we try to figure out why in this week's look at the films of the Coen Brothers. We also dive deep into the Ghostbusters franchise, so stay tuned for that discussion as well. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to send in some queries, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, OKVideo.  -N Long Live The Hud!

O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 4 Barton Fink

Welcome to the Hotel Earle. Ryan and Nathan are checking in to meet Barton Fink , the writer from New York who is trying to break into Hollywood. He doesn't really understand his first assignment though. Wrestling Picture. Wallace Beery. If only there was a roadmap.  If you'd like to send in some questions for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca, you can also reach us on instagram and Hive, okvideopodcast, or BlueSky, OKVideo. -N Barton Fink

O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 3 Miller's Crossing

Ryan and Nathan are back to discuss one of the Coen Brothers' most complex screenplays, Miller's Crossing . Is it a masterwork or a flawed gem? Bit of both? We delve into it in our latest spotlight on the Coen Bros, thanks for joining us. If you'd like to send in a question for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, OKVideo. -N Miller's Crossing

O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 2 Raising Arizona

The story of Nathan Arizona Jr and his lovable kidnappers, Ed and H.I., are the subject of the Coen Brothers second feature, Raising Arizona, a wacky comedy that is very different from their debut. Thanks for joining us.  If you'd like to email us a question for a future show, ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca are the addresses. We are also on instagram and Hive, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, OKVideo. -N  Raising Arizona

O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 1 Blood Simple.

The Assistant Editor on The Evil Dead can direct and write films of his own? Who knew? Ryan and Nathan kick off their first ever director spotlight with Blood Simple. The debut feature of the Coen Brothers, this film serves well as a showcase for a lot of the themes and general vibe the brothers explore in their four decade career. That's right, despite what we may say in the episode, we are going to look at every feature the Coen's have done thus far, so buckle up for our biggest batch ever. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to fire some questions at us, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on BlueSky, OKVideo, and Instagram and Hive, okvideopodcast.  -N Blood Simple.

O.K. Video Movies That Are Good 10 Ranking Good Stuff

Another long batch of films has come to an end. But which of these "Good" movies was the goodest? Nathan and Ryan have very different takes on that, as revealed here in our Ranking episode, where each caster unveils their list of films, ranked from least good to most good. Thanks for joining us. We also reveal the subject of our next batch of films. If you'd like to send in a question for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, OKVideo -N Ranking

O.K. Video Movies That Are Good 9 Spring Breakers

Despite comparing it to a vomit-covered bathroom stall, Ryan and Nathan maintain that Spring Breakers is a good movie. You just have to be ready to look in the mirror a bit and see the dubstep obsessed Brony you used to be and come to terms with it. Thanks Harmony Korine.  If you'd like to send us some questions for future episodes, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on BlueSky, OKVideo, and Instagram and Hive, okvideopodcast. -N Spring Breakers

O.K. Video Movies That Are Good 8 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

After a pretty extensive discussion about the current state of the Academy Awards, Ryan and Nathan discuss an overlooked contender from 2012, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance . It's a good movie, so sayeth we.  If you'd like to submit some thoughts or feelings for someone else to read, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, OKVideo.  -N Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

O.K. Video Movies That Are Good 7 Big Fat Liar

To start the celebration of Paul Giamatti's imminent Oscar win early (don't screw this one up Academy), Ryan and Nathan are taking a look back at one of the roles that helped him shake off the "character actor" label and get some meaty parts. That's right,  Big Fat Liar is this week's Good movie.  If you'd like to send us some thoughts and feelings, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast. And BlueSky, OKVideo. -N  Big Fat Liar