Barton Fink (1991)
EH · Season 9 · Episode 317 · 8/2/2026 · 1:53:50
Guest: Dave Mandel
The SUMMER OF JASON continues as we finally cover the Coen Brothers' 1991 Hollywood writer’s block nightmare starring John Turturo and John Goodman, Barton Fink. Joining us is the showrunner of Veep, writer/director (Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, White House Plumbers) and co-host of The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, Dave Mandel. We discuss San Diego ComicCon's biggest highlights, DNC missteps, and this fantastic film.
Directed by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Written by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Cinematography: Roger Deakins
Music: Carter Burwell
Starring: John Turturro, John Goodman, Judy Davis, Michael Lerner, John Mahoney, Tony Shalhoub, Jon Polito, Steve Buscemi