Both made before I was born, so i'd never seen either...Blood Simple was good, very tense and well written; and Witness was even better

these are the ones that lead to the taping of N&D

Both were fantastic movies.


Blood Simple is one of the Cohen's earliest movies. The genius is very clear.


I agree with you that Witness is even better. Did you know Viggo Mortensen plays an Amish guy in the movie? Also James Earl Jones plays a janitor in the movie. Harrison Ford received a best actor nomination for his performance. And Kelly McGillis' breasts are s****.

Highly recommend Witness.

saggy

i recognized viggo mortinson, but didnt notice james earl jones

Good find. I thought I remembered seeing his name in the credits as the janitor. Not sure what I was thinking.



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"what I know about is Texas... and in Texas, you're on your own."

Emmit Walsh was greatness.

Emmit Walsh is one of the most underrated actors of all time.

His iconic performance is from BLOOD SIMPLE, but he was great as the profanity-spewing assassin in THE JERK.

"HE HATES THESE CANS!"