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What's the most you've ever lost in a coin toss? In today's episode, Stephan leads Moriah and Miles through one of his favorite  movies of all time: No Country for Old Men! Based on Cormac McCarthy's novel, we look at how the Coen brothers adapted it to the screen, the casting, locations, as well as the themes and symbolism littered throughout the film. 

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Links to articles/sources for today's episode:

Get the book! Buy on Amazon here: No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy

Joel and Ethan Interview: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2007/dec/21/coenbrothers

Roger Deakins interview: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/3650020/At-home-on-the-range-and-at-war.html

Ecclesiastes: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ecclesiastes%201&version=NIV

Film Locations: http://movie-locations.com/movies/n/No-Country-For-Old-Men.php

AFI Film Catalog: https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/55174