The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
The Ballad of Buster ScruggsMovie on Netflix
”A singing cowboy faces off against a gunslinger in a comedic showdown.”
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The Coen Brothers, known for successes like 'Fargo', 'The Big Lebowski', and 'No Country For Old Men', come back to the old west world after the remake of 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' in this Netflix exclusive feature. It’s six short stories that bring reflections of the world, social critiques, and also absurd situations - which brings to mind old westerns, which often used the dress of a lawless time to tell stories with very modern social critiques. The cast brings stars like James Franco and Liam Neeson, as well as an impeccable script, which was chosen as the best at the 2018 Venice Film Festival.
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An anthology film comprised of six stories, each dealing with a different aspect of life in the Old West.
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