Coen Brothers Weekend - O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU (PG13) 6:00 / 8:00PM

Our second film in our Cone Brothers Weekend is the award-winning O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU, a remarkable cinematic piece that was released in the year 2000. Directed by the acclaimed Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan, this film is a unique blend of comedy, adventure, and musical elements, all wrapped in a narrative inspired by Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression in the American South, the story follows three escaped convicts—Ulysses Everett McGill, played masterfully by George Clooney, along with his companions Pete and Delmar—as they embark on a quest to find buried treasure while encountering a series of eccentric characters and whimsical situations along the way. The film is not only notable for its engaging storyline and rich character development but also for its distinctive visual style, which captures the essence of the rural South through stunning cinematography and a carefully curated…