Perhaps one of the most underappreciated films in the Coen Brothers canon, 1994's The Hudsucker Proxy is the story of Norville Barnes, a good natured guy who achieves immediate success at Hudsucker Industries and changes the world with the invention of the hula hoop. But like the films of Frank Capra, one of its chief inspirations, it has a darker side. The most expensive Coen film to date, and their first foray into the Hollywood studio system, it failed to achieve success at  the box office and with critics. Nearly three decades since its release the film has found a new audience. We're joined by culture writer Chris Vognar to discuss the Coen Brothers' fifth film. 

Jason recommends two films this month - Is That Black Enough for You and Cotton Comes to Harlem

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