Episode 34: Barton Fink (1991)
Today I’m looking at Barton Fink (1991), which feels less like a film about writer’s block and more like a surreal pressure-cooker of ego, performance, and atmosphere. What really stands out is John Turturro trapped in this decaying hotel world, with Michael Lerner and John Goodman delivering these unforgettable, increasingly unhinged performances. It’s not a film you solve — it’s one you sit inside and let unravel.
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