Inside the Coen Brothers’ Cinematic Universe: How Authority Figures Shape Their Darkest Stories
Inner Conflict: Husband vs. Con-Man
· In Barton Fink, Lipnik represents the economics of movies, and while he may claim his studio does not make “B movies,” in fact that’s precisely what they do. This in contrast to Fink’s aspirations to write noble, uplifting stories about the common man.
Inner Conflict: Art vs. Commerce
· In Miller’s Crossing, both Leo and Caspar are authority figures who come under the sway of their passions — romance, jealousy, pride, greed — all of which influence the choices they make. Conversely Tom has managed to carve out his niche relying on his brains, doling out advice based solely on logic. When for once Tom acts out of compassion, sparing Bernie’s life, that’s when things spiral downward.
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