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Spirituality and the films of Joel and Ethan Coen


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When you think of a Coen brothers movie you might think of murder or dark humor. Religion columnist Cathleen Falsani thinks there are deep moral truths embedded in most of Joel and Ethan Coen's work, including the films Blood Simple, Fargo and The Big Lebowski.

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  • Cathleen Falsani: Author of "The Dude Abides: The Gospel According to the Coen Brothers." Falsani's other books include, "Sin Boldly." She's the religion columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times.

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