Martini Giant

Episode 065: Paris, Texas & Blood Simple


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It's a Texan double feature this time on MG - first is the Coen Brothers’ debut film Blood Simple, a seething neo-noir that rocked the indie world when it came out, introduced us to Academy favorite Francis McDormand, and secretly laid out a map of  the directors' greatest obsessions, hinting at Fargo, No Country for Old Men and more!  Next up is Wim Wenders gentle-and-upsetting Paris, Texas, which features Harry Dean Stanton in one of his finest, most understated performances!

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Martini GiantBy Christopher Nichols