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film2 years ago•7 min saved

Revisiting the Legacy of Cormac McCarthy: A Lone Wolf Among Literary Giants.

The Counselor, a 2013 film written by Cormac McCarthy and directed by Ridley Scott, was a commercial and critical flop upon its release. However, the film has gained a cult following in recent years due to its excessive literary style and darkly comedic tone. The Counselor follows a drug lawyer (Michael Fassbender) who becomes involved in a dangerous drug deal with a cartel client (Javier Bardem) and his girlfriend (Cameron Diaz). The film explores themes of corporate drug-dealing, globalization, and the disassociation of men from reality. Despite its flaws, The Counselor endures as a curiosity in McCarthy's career and a "vibe movie" worth reconsidering.

via Defector|

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film2 years ago•4 min saved

Revisiting Cormac McCarthy's Underappreciated Works.

The Counselor, the only major screenplay written by Cormac McCarthy, was a box office flop and critically panned upon its release in 2013. However, a decade later, the film deserves another shot. Directed by Ridley Scott, the movie features all of his trademark stylized violence and a star-studded cast. But the real greatness comes from McCarthy's writing, which serves as a reminder that all the flash and glamor in the world won't save you from the reaper. The Counselor is both a fun flick and an essential component of one of America's greatest authors.

via GQ|

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