Fargo - Renegade Cut

Fargo is a 1996 film written and directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. It stars William H. Macy and Frances McDormand. Absurdism is a philosophy popularized by author and philosopher Albert Camus. Another movie referenced in the video -- The Big Lebowski -- was also written and directed by the Coens.

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[DFloyd]

That thought has to be terrifying to any parent-to-be: "How can I raise my child in a world I don't even understand?"

[SockMonkey]

I think you completely misread the ending. Marge may not understand what drives these people to do terrible things "for a little bit of money" but she goes home to her husband, who did not get his dream of his painting being the new stamp (it just gets the two cent), but she comforts him and he loves her for it. They may not understand the villainous tendencies of the world but she knows she has a mate who would never do this to her. Sitting in a warm bed, watching TV until they fall asleep next to one another, Marge knows that they're doing pretty good and says as much.

Its a comforting ending more than a frightening one.

[Advent]

Ma'am I answered the darn- I'm cooperating here.

[circlingthesquare]

I mostly agree with your take but I always had the impression Jerry was in deep debt, so that's why he needed the money... Yes, his family's living comfortably but maybe that's on credit and they're headed for a crunch. He doesn't want to admit it to Jeannie or (especially) Wade so he comes up with the whole scheme.

[royrogers]

So glad you did fargo sir. You do fantastic work.

[WhiskeyPieSometimes]

I feel like Fargo and No Country For Old Men are 2 sides of the same coin.

[Bradgilliswhammyman]

Albert Camus is one of the deepest writers of the 20th century, he had a facility for writing and expressing his thoughts in a way that was almost unique.

[blizzle]

You do such a great job on these. Fargo is one of my favorite movies, because of it being such a random story, but you can pick it apart in so many ways and, I'd say, you covered all of it well...Great Job Leon!

[joshjacks]

Great video. Watched Fargo earlier today and I couldn't help but to compare it with some of the themes the Coen Brothers explored in No Country for Old Men. Different characters but I see a lot of Tommy Lee Jones in Frances McDormand (and vice versa).

[justinstark]

Yay, surprising how little content on this movie I can find

[rohanrr]

The entire time I was watching this film, I was sure there was more absurdism portrayed than I had figured out myself. You sir, laid it all out there. Brilliant analysis!

[praiseafork]

Goodness, it's been forever since I've seen this one. Far as Coen Brothers flicks go, this is tied with Raising Arizona for my all-time favorite. Thanks for the video! I love your work.

[Torgo-and-the-Lucifer-Cat]

Nice video and I just want to add. There does seem to be subtext that Jerry is in debt for some reason, possibly because of his own personal bad investment choices.

[skullknight_]

another fantastic video. great work, man.

[AlexLeyba]

GREAT analysis man! This is one of my top 20 favorite films.

[bb]

A fine video essay. I saw Jerry in "Fargo" as a more tragic figure with absurd twists. The car coating is from the factory so Jerry has no choice but to pass some of that cost to reluctant customers.
My impression of Jerry's financial trouble, was that his father in law did not give him or his wife money. Jerry is not only trapped by the American dream but his father in law's contempt. The result is the debt which drives the story.

[curiousworld]

Nice tie-in to Camus - he would no doubt see this film as an excellent example of his philosophy. Well done.

[alexsoco]

One of my all time favorite films. I also love the show to.

[HotaruKara]

Renegade Cut makes an analysis of one of my favorite movies, yay!

[sclogse]

Watching the scene with Steve Park and Francis, as Steve falls apart, I felt it was the heartbeat of the film. I thought of another name for it. The Almost Men.