The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

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2018
Comedy, Drama, Western

Vignettes weaving together the stories of six individuals in the old West at the end of the Civil War. Following the tales of a sharp-shooting songster, a wannabe bank robber, two weary traveling performers, a lone gold prospector, a woman traveling the West to an uncertain future, and a motley crew of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.

Love the format of this one. The quality of the stories varies from good to perfection, but once the end credits start to roll, you get a one big picture…
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John Dies at the End

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2012
Horror, Comedy

A new drug promises out-of-body experiences, but users are coming back changed forever, and an otherworldly invasion of Earth is underway.

Just like the title, this movie is hilarious and great. The best thing is how they keep stupid faces no matter what, but never crosses the line into the stupid…
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Hail, Caesar!

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2016
Comedy, Drama, Mystery

When a Hollywood star mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming, the studio sends their “fixer” to get him back. Set in the 1950s, the story was inspired by the career of Eddie Mannix (1891–1963).

A generally OK movie, but a disappointment from Coens. The movie is too light and without a clear direction.
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