The Coen Brothers: ‘The Oscars Are Not That Important’

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The revered filmmaking duo of Joel and Ethan Coen open up about new film ‘Hail, Caesar!,’ diversity in Hollywood, and much more.

Published Feb. 4 2016 1:40AM EST

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Oscar-winning duo Joel and Ethan Coen let out matching bemused groans at the mention of the hot-button #OscarsSoWhite controversy as we discussed their latest film, the 1950s-set backstage Hollywood comedy Hail, Caesar!, during a recent stop in Beverly Hills.

Jen Yamato

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The Coen Brothers: ‘The Oscars Are Not That Important’

The revered filmmaking duo of Joel and Ethan Coen open up about new film ‘Hail, Caesar!,’ diversity in Hollywood, and much more.

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Jen Yamato