The clinking of the ice cubes in the prologue, or the symbol of friendship, and love exhibited by Tom’s hat throughout the film…
These are elements of “Miller’s Crossing” that certainly didn’t stand out to me upon my first viewing; however, the importance of these aspects are undeniable.
The beauty of the Coen Brother’s is the way they can so eloquently tell their story by intricately weaving these elements into their films without making it obvious to the viewer.
Each frame fits together perfectly to create a masterpiece. The only other Coen Brother’s film that I have seen besides “Miller Crossing” is “The Big Lebowski.” I must admit that I thought the film quite odd, with no real point except for maybe the fact that Jeff Bridges’ character was adamant about people calling him “the dude.” But after seeing Miller’s Crossing, and discussing the film in class, I will definitely go back and rewatch “The Big Lebowski” as well as the other Coen Brother’s films mentioned in class…