[OM] Re: Coen Bros., was financial markets

[Andrew Fildes]

I'm writing an article on the use of Cinema to explore themes in  
philosophy.
I'm arguing that 'No country...' is an exercise in Stoicism although  
the characters don't realise that, including the assassin. They all  
assume in some way that they are in control...and are sadly  
disappointed (with the notable exception of the Sheriff). Not too  
many of them are 'decent' either.
I see no implacable evil - Chigurh is inexorable but not amoral - he  
has a clear sense of 'duty', a moral ethos. Just not one that we  
agree with or find sensible.
Andrew Fildes
afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx



On 06/01/2008, at 3:47 AM, Winsor Crosby wrote:

> Just saw No Country for Old Men. I enjoyed it despite a higher level
> of mayhem than I can usually tolerate. Lots of humor, but the
> continuing Coen brothers theme of decent, naive people unknowingly
> interacting with implacable evil continues with more of them becoming
> aware of the fact in this one.



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