'Raising Arizona' was the 2nd film written and directed by The Coen Brothers, and it's one of my most foundational movies; a movie that spoke to who I was at 18, when I first saw it in 1987 and continues to be one of my favorites today.
In this episode I revisit the film, tell some anecdotes about the making-of, and revel in the wonderful, nuanced performances, Carter Burwell's brilliantly distinctive and pitch-perfect score, and more! I must not tarry.
Some of My Foundational Movies:
271. Abbas Kiarostami's 'Close-up' (1990)
One of the greatest, most thought-provoking yet totally accessible films is this
269. 'Night of the Juggler' (1980)
'Night of the Juggler' is either one of the best 70's film titles or one of the
268. Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen in 'The Godfather'
Robert Duvall passed away at the age of 95 after more than 60 years as a working
267. 'Hooper' (1978)
Choosing 'Hooper' out of a combination of desperation and momentary podcast apat
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