The Rewatchables ‘No Country for Old Men’ With Bill Simmons, Bill Hader, and Chris Ryan
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Jul 3, 2019 
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Hader's Connection to No Country
- Bill Hader connects with No Country for Old Men due to its influence on his show Barry.
- The shared approach to action, music, and violence portrayal resonated with him.
Balancing Awesome and Terrifying
- No Country for Old Men walks a fine line between awesome and terrifying, creating constant tension.
- The film avoids glorifying violence while maintaining a cinematic quality.
Subverting Thriller Conventions
- No Country for Old Men subverts thriller conventions, creating a darker, more cynical narrative.
- Josh Brolin's unexpected death and the film's abrupt ending exemplify this.