No Country for Old Men is the 2007 Western film that earned the Coen Brothers their first Best Picture win at the Academy Awards. I missed the film during it’s initial theatrical run. It’s not the only 2007 film that I missed in theaters. I would later watch the film on DVD after renting through Netflix. However, this did not come until December 2009. A lot of it goes back to scheduling conflicts and trying…
"No Country for Old Men: The Oscar-Winning Best Picture of 2007"Tag: Tess Harper
Burden tells the story of how one man made the decision to walk away from the KKK with the help of a local religious leader and social activist. Let’s paint a quick picture. The film takes place in Laurens, S.C. in 1996 where racism was very much alive and well. Honestly, it’s brutal to watch at times as there are more than enough moments of discomfort. There are racial slurs throughout the film so I’m…
"Burden: Can Love Win Over Hate?"