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I love how they make Delmar's character consistent after he gets baptized. You can tell really did believe what happened there and tried the rest of the movie to do his best.

Clooney: How many times do you want me to say “Damn. We’re in a tight spot” in this scene? Coens: Yes.

"This man is SLIMY. He's a schemer!" Yep. That's Odysseus alright.

George Clooney’s facial expressions in this movie are AMAZING!

John Goodman with his eyepatch represents the giant Cyclops from the Odyssey.

"IS YOU IS OR IS YOU AINT MY CONSTITUENCY!" is something I try to say whenever given the opportunity.

This is my fav Coen movie. The soundtrack is unmatched. I love this interpretation of the Odyssey. But the language my gods was it a thing of beauty. I quote this atleast once a week. Its bonafide!

The frog throw was the most disrespectful thing in humanity lol

This has the dopest soundtrack. I would get the siren's song stuck in my head for days!

You are the “Dapper Dan” of reactors. Everyone else is just “FOP”.

I think the guy that sold his soul to the devil to play music was based on the blues player, Robert Johnson, who was thought to have done the same bc he was so good.

I wish more directors had an eclectic palette. You never know what kind of movie you are going to see when you first see a Coen Brother's film. But you know it will be entertaining.

Every time you've mentioned "color correction" or "color grading" in films, I've been thinking about how you needed to react to this movie. Roger Deakins really changed the game with this one when it comes to how movies look.

I've heard this movie described as "Homer meets The Three Stooges." The character of Tommy is based on the real-life blues guitarist Tommy Johnson, who (legend says) sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads. In the movie they did pick him up at a crossroads. Today people associate the legend with Robert Johnson (who is more famous), but it was originally told about Tommy Johnson. Did you catch that the John Goodman character was wearing an eyepatch? He's the movie's equivalent of the cyclops in the Odyssey. The white hooded guys marching around in formation are a call-out to the guards outside the witch's castle in The Wizard of Oz. The Coen Brothers said O Brother, Where Art Thou? is largely based on that classic movie. (BTW, I'm avoiding the use of certain words here because I'm afraid my comment will be blocked). The title "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" comes from the 1941 movie Sullivan's Travels, in which the title character is a filmmaker who wants to make a movie with that name. O Brother, Where Art Thou? has one of my favorite soundtracks of any movie. The soundtrack CD became a big seller when the movie came out. One interesting thing is that, in the scene where the crowd turns against Homer Stokes, it's not because of his association with that white hood organization (again, trying to keep my comment from being blocked). They were pissed off that he was taking their music away. And, of course, Pappy used it as an opportunity to get rid of an opponent. Pappy is the sort of politician for whom leadership means finding a parade to march in front of. Another Coen Brothers movie you should react to is True Grit. It's a remake of a John Wayne movie from 1969. The Coen Brothers' version is far superior, in my opinion. Thanks for this reaction!

"I just find it hilarious that as wholesome as this scene looks, these are probably the very same people that were out here burning crosses and wearing white hoodies." Oh man, did you get that prediction right. XD

I think, the underwater shot was representing the old south and it´s symbols (banjo, pomade, blood hound and the tire swing) getting flushed away by modern age and progress (the dam). Great reaction to a wonderful movie!

"Everybody, boo this man." Movie: Don't mind if I do.

This is a movie that definitely rewards repeat viewings. The dialogue is so good, but a lot of great lines get missed the first time around.

This is my favorite Coen Bros movie. The writing and performances are so brilliant in this movie, not to mention one of the greatest soundtracks ever. Its bonafide.

Love this movie, still have the soundtrack on my phone.

"He really just brought them out there so he can beat their ass and kill their frog" There's something you don't hear everyday! LOL!!! This movie is a masterpiece! Great reaction, great commentary! Keep up the great work yo!

The prison Warden is supposed to be an homage to the prison boss in Cool Hand Luke. Speaking of which you absolutely need to watch Cool Hand Luke.

"Pa always said never trust a Hogwallop!"

“It’s a fool that looks for logic in the chambers of the human heart.”

Barton Fink! Surely the most under-rated Coen bros movie, with John Goodman at his crazy finest x

The prison guard with the sunglasses is an homage to a prison guard in "Cool Hand Luke." That movie is an absolute classic, and one I sure hope you react to.

The most existential coen brothers movie is 'A Serious Man' imo, and it's definitely worth a watch.

I can't tell you how many times my grandmother says we need to watch this 😂

The Coen bros. always make George Clooney a big idiot in their movies, and it's always fun to watch. Burn After Reading is no exception. Great cast, a lot of hysterical shocks. Plot-wise, it's something of a more comedically edged Fargo, though around far less important circumstances.

Tommy's description of the devil is the sheriff dude, hollow eyes and a hound its terrifying

Hey James, as a southerner, this is a staple of the culture as far as film goes, right up there with the dukes of hazard and smokey and the bandit. Enjoyed the reaction man!

This movie is one of the classics where I grew up. I had the pleasure of meeting Ralph Stanley several times back home, who performed "O Death" on the soundtrack and was a fantastic Bluegrass legend.

If I may suggest, Miller's Crossing is one of my favourite coen brothers movies

You are the best in the movie reaction game, James. As a film lover, I love how insightful your reactions are, and your passion for film shines through in every reaction. Thank you for giving us this amazing content. Seriously.

There are so many hilarious bits in this film. That said, when Charles Durning dances across the stage a the end, I lose it every time.

It's called a Tommy gun, James. Not a mini gun, which despite it's name is significantly larger.

I was in high school when this film came out, and played the CD of the soundtrack every day. "Hard Time Killing Floor Blues" is still a mainstay on my hiking music playlist. Good times.

Robert Johnson was a blues guitarist from around 1920's/30's who said he sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads, and was a real person. Also 'Baby Face' Nelson was a notorious bank robber from the same era, also a real person. Most other events in movie are ref's to 'The Odyssey'; the oracle at the start telling him his future, the baptism being like the island of the Lotus Eaters, the sirens song enchanting them, and the encounter with the cyclops, Polyphemus. And with most Coen Bros movie's, there is a figure of pure evil, in this it's the Devil himself.

My favorite Coen brothers movie is True Grit (to me, better than the original--which I really like). The rest I like in order: Raising Arizona, The Big Lewbowski, O Brother, Where Art Thou & Fargo.

"My hair!!!" lol This is my favorite Clooney performance.

Bit of interesting trivia about this movie, George Clooney's uncle was a preacher in Kentucky and George sent him his lines to record reading so George could get the accent for the movie. But being a preacher, his uncle crossed out the curses and substituted other words which makes him the only person to ever make changes to a Coen bros script. ;) He talked about this in a Howard Stern interview. ;)

Underrated line in this movie is when pappie is entering the radio station and he says " shake a leg junior, thank God your mommy died giving birth, if she'd a seen you she'd died of shame." such a southern comment.

I always took it as the bounty hunter with the shades, that first showed up when they were burning to barn down, was the one who took Tommy's soul in exchange for the skill to play guitar. On account that his glasses make his eyes look "hollow" and he had a hound dog he travels with.

the baptism was the lotus eaters, john goodman was the cyclops, the clothes washers at the river were the sirens. when he makes it home his wife is being courted by another man. there are a lot of odyssey refrences in this movie.

Fun piece of film trivia - this movie basically invented digital color grading to give it the washed out blue-and sepia look. It's a standard practice now but scanning a film into a computer to edit it like that was unheard of at the time

I think this was one of the first films to use digital color grading. This was filmed in the summer, and all the yellows of the trees were graded from green in post to give it that fall look.

The main contribution of this movie to film history is that it was the first big Hollywood movie to use fully digital colour correction. It was a big deal in the late 90s

This has to be my favorite of your reaction videos yet. So much fun. Thank you!

This is my favorite Coens movie. It also kind of singlehandedly revived interest in the bluegrass music scene when it came out.

Fun fact about this film. Due to the large crowd stage scene near the end being filmed in Vicksburg, MS, My grandparents were extras in that scene. My uncle was also an extra as part of the chain gang. If anyone wants to know where to look, there is a moment where they are right in the camera. It’s the part were everyone is clapping. 6 people are focused on in the frame. The two people in the center are doing the Do Si Do and two people on the left and right sides are clapping. Those two on the left are my grandparents. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLydi7af3rLWn4E.html 4:08 is the timestamp of the moment in this link. To point them out more. My grandmother is wearing a hat and in pink, my granddad is in a black suit.

So for how the story parallels the Odyssey here are a couple of quick points: Odysseus-Ulysses Everett McGill • Leader • Proud (Dapper Dan & hair obsession) • On a quest (the treasure, then getting his wife back) • Quick-witted (gets extra $ for singing) Pete-Odysseus’ crew (mutiny) Delmar-Odysseus’ crew (foolishness) George Nelson- Crew involved in the Cattle of the Sun God • Part of Odysseus’ crew for a time • Kills cows • Gets electrocuted via the chair (Zeus’ punishment with lightning bolt) Tommy-Athena (helps them along their way) Penny-Odysseus’ wife, Penelope • Sets task for Everett (has to get the ring) which is similar to when Penelope makes Odysseus prove his love • Has suitors and is going to be getting married Soggy Bottom Boys-beggar’s disguise to infiltrate and get wife back Laundry Ladies-Sirens/Calypso (singers who lul in unsuspecting men/ transforms men into animals ) Baptism-Lotus Eaters (all mindlessly following, Odysseus crew follows) Sheriff-Poseidon (makes the journey difficult for Odysseus) Big Dan Teague-Cyclops • Huge in size, beats them up • Kills some of Odysseus’ crew (the frog they think is Pete) • Nearly gets a spike in the eye Menelaus “Papy” O Daniel-King Menelaus (Greeks) • Campaigning against Homer Stokes (Trojans) Homer Stokes & the Ku Klux Klan-Trojans (lose the “war”-to the Greeks) • Stokes gets carried out on a mast (seafaring element) Vernon T. Waldrip-Suitors • Going to marry Penny Everett’s daughters-Telemachus/ Fates (Three women who influence the story) • Think their father is dead (“hit by a train”) • Tell Everett about the suitor The Blind Seer-Tiresias * Accurately predicts the outcome of the trio's adventure Mr. Lund--Homer *Broadcaster of the story

There’s an amazing behind the scenes feature for this movie that can be found on youtube about how they basically invented a new form of color grading for it!!

"O Brother, Where Art Thou?" is based on Homer's The Odyssey .

You should watch "The fall(2006)". it's possibly the most beautiful film ever made.

I love this movie. I bought the DVD as soon as it came out and watched it with my Mom (who just turned 90), and she recognized almost every song, particularly Big Rock Candy Mountain.

BTW the sheriff or whatever he is, is the devil. Tommy described the devil as having big empty eyes and a hollow voice and carrying a mean hound with him.

So glad you liked this! My mom whose 83 just loves this one and Raising Arizona. Fantastic reaction.

I LOVE this movie! In my top ten movies of all time! It makes even the American South in the '30s look like a goofy fun environment instead of a hateful bleak hellscape.

My high school film teacher was obsessed with this movie. I think we watched this and The Truman Show like 100 times.

I genuinely love all the music in this movie.

One of my favorite movies of all time. I’m so happy to finally see you react to it. You got a sub forever. Will be paying for your patroon very soon. Dude, you fucking rock.

The devil he was describing matches the look of the lawman chasing them with the sunglasses

"Ooooohhhhhh yep yep yep yep - we gots to beat that competition....." :-) That and the governor being constantly exasperated with his son and staff has me laughing out loud every time I watch this (which is more than twice)

You are killing it with movies! Another one of my favorites. Could quote this whole movie!

Such a great movie, I’m so thrilled you’re doing this one!!!

Out of a lot of classics , never thought anyone would react to this one . Thanks for this one 💯

Thank you. Ive seen this movie so many times I can recite most of the lines🤭 so glad for your reaction🥰

Broooooo YES! Been waiting on a reaction to this, definitely holds a special place in my heart.. has one of the best songs from any movie, in my opinion.

Great reaction brother! This is in my top 10 favorite movies of all time!

It's about time someone reacted to this movie. I've been asking my favs for months. I'm about to subscribe now

WooHoo, GREAT reaction video to one of my all time favorite movies! Loved your analogy and description of this film... One of the coolest, but not very noticable while watching is during curtain scenes the picture is vibrant with color while other scenes fade to almost black and white images in order to set the mood. It took me a couple viewings before I realized it. Keep up the great work, James!

That intro was absolutely awesome. 😆 Another great reaction, as always. Keep it up brother.

This is the second of my top 5 films you've done, and that's more than any other KZfaqr. Lets fucking go

Them: What’s your favorite Cohen Bros film? Me: I’m a Dapper Dan man myself.

This could possibly be my favorite movie of all time. Everything from the characters, dialogue, camera work, story, it's all so good. My wife and I, even my sister, all love to quote this movie 😂

I absolute LOVE your channel, sir. Even when a film doesn't have a twist, you're still able to basically predict where the movie ends up going Love Bobby Johnson's depiction in this film.

One of my favorite films of all time. I love how this film, at least at first, became an adaptation of The Odyssey on accident. They were just making the film like normal when someone realized, "Wait, y'all, we're literally making The Odyssey, but set in the South." and they just went, "Fuck it, let's roll with it."

The town square scene was filmed like 15 minutes from where I live. It was several viewings before I even realized I’d been there many times! Plus the restaurant scene where they meet John Goodman is where we had our lunch breaks at a filmmaking summer camp I went to, which is in the same town square.

Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction. One of my favorite films. Being from the south, being from the bible belt. The lifestyles portrayed in this film still ring true today in this area in a lot of ways. Of course racism not so much (thankfully) but the tradition of old time religion, folk tales and gospel hymns. It always reminds me of home. Thanks for another great reaction.

Another great choice, James. I liked this a lot, along with the fact that it is loosely based on The Odyssey. I became aware of Tim Blake Nelson and noticed him in other movies after this. Part of the humor is that George Clooney's character thinks he's smart.

John Goodman has an eyepatch because he is playing the part of the cyclops in the Odyssey.

14:09 Was wondering when you were going to mention the colour grading. There's a cool breakdown of it in the documentary Side By Side.

This Has Been My Favorite Movie Since 2001! And That Was At Thee Age Of 7!!

"Another thing I really love about the Cohen Brothers is that their....characters within their stories are always so distinct - visually and also just by their performances." I love that you get this. The first film of theirs that really grabbed me was Raising Arizona. They used to replay it all the time on Comedy Central, and one of the things that they really implemented a lot early in their careers - mostly with RZ, Miller's Crossing, Barton Fink, etc. - was their use of super wide lenses coupled with the movement of the camera on dolly shots as well as the slightly off-kilter performances of the actors which creates an interesting sort of unreality or surreality to their stories. So uniquely them and that's why I love them: no one else could take one of their scripts and come even close. Their style is so distinct.

I watched this movie for the first time during Film Club in highschool. Absolutely loved it

"But you ain't bona fide!"

Growing up with this film definitely shaped my sense of humor to what it is today

I'm so glad you liked this as much as you did. It's also my favorite of theirs.

I was scrolling through somebody new to experience this movie but I saw you and I wanted to watch you watch it again I seen you do that a ridiculous number of times but I'm a big fan of yours bro

Every time George Clooney says " my hair " , that's funny af

"Oh George. Not the livestock."

This is one of my favorite movies 🎬! I really enjoyed your review and reaction!

One of my all time favorite coen movies and a sound track I listen to still.

YESSSS! first person I seen react to this. Favorite Coen flick. You are bonafide sir.

I love this movie, too. One of my favorite Coen brothers films, behind The Big Lebowski and No Country For Old Men.

😂😂😂 "What's your favorite kind of pie?". CUT TO: The Sirens. 😂😂😂

I loveee this movie! 😁👏🏽 So excited! My favorite aunt was a country/bluegrass music lover and the soundtrack just brings back so many memories of road trips with her! ❤

Love. Love. Love it mate!! James… great reaction. ❤️🇨🇦

This movie is the only time in my life I've ever seen someone sweat through an eyepatch.