Welcome back to The Character Couch! This is where we put on our amateur psychologist hats and examine what makes our favorite fictional characters tick. Today we're diving into the wonderfully grounded psyche of Marge Gunderson from the Coen Brothers' masterpiece Fargo—the seven-months-pregnant police chief who became an instant icon when Frances McDormand brought her … Continue reading The Character Couch – Marge Gunderson
Fargo
The Fargo TV Series: Capturing the Coen Brothers’ Essence in an Anthology Format
When FX announced plans to adapt the Coen brothers' beloved 1996 film Fargo into a television series, skepticism ran high. After all, the Oscar-winning black comedy crime film had already secured its place in the pantheon of American cinema. How could a TV show possibly capture the film's distinct blend of Midwestern politeness, shocking violence, … Continue reading The Fargo TV Series: Capturing the Coen Brothers’ Essence in an Anthology Format
The Confusing Middle 