Truly great movies leave indelible marks. It may be through an emotional connection to the story. It may be through a remarkable performance or a signature scene. But it could also be through the brilliant imagery that films carves into your mind. That’s what this feature is all about – highlighting great images from great movies.
Keith & the Movies 
Deakins was at the very top of his game in 07. Loved his work here, but his work on The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is, quite honestly, some of the very best cinematography of all time.
Deakins is an artist in every sense of the word. His eye for great and effective shots is impeccable.
I love this movie. My favorite image was the shot of CHIGURH talking to the market clerk.
The clerk from Temple, Texas? Oh yes, fabulous scene!
I don’t remember the location. It’s when CHIGURGH flips the coin, the clerk wins and CHIGURGH gives it to the clerk.
Yep! “That’s your lucky quarter”. I LOVE that scene!
There’s a lot of spectacular stuff here, Keith! Great work.
Thanks man! One of my very favorite films. For me it is nearly perfect in every way.
I couldn’t handle it the first time I saw it. I came back to it three months later and could finallly appreciate it.
Interesting. What was it that pushed you away.
What else can be said about NCFOM that hasn’t already? This is one of my all-time favorite movies and just about every part of the film is perfect in my eyes.
Yes, yes, and yes. It is one of the few movies that I can turn on any time and be just as enthralled as when I first saw it. “Perfect” seems like high praise but I also think it fits!
One of my favourite movies, man. That image of the scuff marks from the cowboy boots is just quality. Such a great film.
By the way, bro. Do you listen to podcasts? If so, check out The Next Reel. Two guys that know their stuff. It’s one of the best and most addictive podcasts I’ve came across. They do a great review on No Country for Old Men.
Thanks for the recommendation. I do listen to podcasts especially in the evenings during my exercise time. Wasn’t familiar with these guys. Will definitely check them out.
They’re very good, man. Two intelligent guys with a sense of humour as well. I’m addicted to their stuff just now.
I’m excited then. At the end of the week I always run out of podcast content to listen to. This will definitely help fill in that gap.
Let me know what you think. 🙂
You got it.
Great bit here Keith, you’ve chosen a very worthy film to comment on visually. The Coens are a unique brand. I think this is their best film, and for me it’s simply b/c of how incredibly menacing Javier Bardem is in this. Naturally, any shot that features his mug in it is a stand-out shot for me. 🙂
I am a huge Coen brothers fan. That said I think I agree with you. This movie is pretty much the perfect film in my opinion. It’s so well-made, well written, and absolutely stunning to look at. I love hearing from people who share those thoughts.
That second image is immense!
YES!!!!!
Great idea for a series – when Llewellyn returns to the wounded Mexican by night, there is a shot of the second vehicle parked next to his that is just eery…
YES!! I think I know exactly the shot you’re talking about! I swear, Roger Deakins is a master.
Sometimes, given the plaudits sent the Coen brothers way, you forget to acknowledge just how gorgeous their films look.
Without a doubt. They really do put a lot into the visual aspect of their films. “No Country” is stunning in that regard. So many amazing shots.