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FARGO or THE BIG LEBOWSKI?
11-06-05 | 05:12 PM
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From: Right now, my location is DVDTalk, but then again, you should already know that, shouldn't you?
I'm pleased to see that, though FARGO is leading, as I knew would be the case, THE BIG LEBOWSKI certainly hasn't been left in the dust. Still wish I had more feedback on what makes FARGO so allegedly great, but alas, no...
11-07-05 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Tyler_Durden
For one thing, I can't think of a more striking combination of tragedy, tender drama and pitch-black humor.
11-07-05 | 08:46 AM
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Fargo is a top notch film, but Lebowski is so damn rewatchable.
11-07-05 | 10:46 AM
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It's tough to compare them, really, because they are different types of movies. The Coens basically make two types of movies: dramas with some quirky comedy mixed in, and quirky comedies with a little drama mixed in. Fargo belongs to the former and The Big Lebowski to the latter.
Of the two, though, The Big Lebowski is my favorite Coen "Comedy" while Fargo isn't my favorite Coen "Drama" (Miller's Crossing has that position), so I'll vote for TBL based on that reason alone.
Of the two, though, The Big Lebowski is my favorite Coen "Comedy" while Fargo isn't my favorite Coen "Drama" (Miller's Crossing has that position), so I'll vote for TBL based on that reason alone.
11-07-05 | 02:30 PM
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I agree with Miller's Crossing above both.. here's my Coen rankings for the ones which I have seen (all except Hudsucker Proxy and Man Who Wasn't There)
Miller's Crossing
Fargo
Big Lebowski
Blood Simple
Raising Arizona
Barton Fink
O Brother
Intolerable Cruetly
The Ladykillers
Miller's Crossing
Fargo
Big Lebowski
Blood Simple
Raising Arizona
Barton Fink
O Brother
Intolerable Cruetly
The Ladykillers
11-07-05 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Filmmaker
Holy shit! LEBOWSKI takes the lead! I swear I never thought I'd see the day!
11-07-05 | 05:28 PM
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Another vote for Miller's Crossing, my personal favorite followed by Blood Simple. Between Fargo and Lebowski, I'm going to vote for the Dude because it is so damn funny. I love Fargo but the Dude Abides.
11-07-05 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Cygnet74
i think you might have jinxed it.
11-07-05 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Filmmaker
I never in my wildest dreams imagined it would stay that way (or ever happen in the first place), but just seeing it for a fleeting moment was enough...
an elusive, fleeting dream... in the words of a wiser man than me...
11-07-05 | 08:40 PM
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Lebowski...and I'll take raising arizona over both
Originally Posted by TomOpus
I was gonna mention the same thing... so Strong Agreement here.
11-07-05 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Inverse
To my mind both Miller's Crossing and Barton Fink are better than both of these, though that's probably a minority opinion.
AS for this poll, I voted for Fargo.
11-07-05 | 09:32 PM
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I'm going with Lebowski...too many classic moments not to pick it. That said, Fargo is a classic as well...and to add fuel to the fire, my favourite Coen flick is probably O Brother.
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11-08-05 | 12:03 AM
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I love all the nods to Millers Crossing, Barton Fink, Crossing Arizona, etc. I thought the poll question was pretty clear. Maybe I read it wrong, Fargo or Lebowski? No? I'm confused. 
11-08-05 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by movielib
1. Miller's Crossing
2. Blood Simple
The Hudsucker Proxy (tie)
4. The Man Who Wasn't There
5. Fargo
6. Barton Fink
7. The Big Lebowski
Intolerable Cruelty (tie)
9. Raising Arizona
10. O Brother, Where Art Thou?
The Ladykillers (tie)
Raising AZ and OBWAT are my 2 favorite Coen comedies. We have shown OBWAT to more guests than any other film and have it has always been a big hit.
Oh, and my least favorite (that I have seen) is The Man Who Wasn't There. Holy sleepfest.
I voted Fargo. Big Lebowski is a cult favorite, especially on DVDTalk, so it's no suprise to me that it is holding it's own against the more critically acclaimed Fargo. I will also assert that many of the same people who love Office Space are Lebowski fans. As such, there is probably an age demographic at work - to wit: 20-something males (hence it's strong showing on DVDTalk).
Oh, and for the OP - here's some reviews ( Ebert Acquarello) that explain Fargo's appeal and one that does a little compare and contrast.
Last edited by Big Quasimodo; 11-08-05 at 12:43 AM.