A Serious Man
Larry Gopnik (Michael Stuhlbarg) is a math professor trying to raise and support his Jewish family in Minnesota in the late 1960’s. Challenged with a wife (Sari Lennick) that feels ignored, kids (Aaron Wolff, Jessica McManus) that are growing up fast, and the desire to fit in socially, religiously and morally, Larry is twisted and contorted efforting to be a serious man. 
Written and directed by the powerhouse duo Joel and Ethan Cohen, this black comedy works to pull out laughs from the least likely of situations. Once again show casing their forte, tragically flawed but rich and interesting characters with stream of conscious dialogue that demands attention. Solid acting from all involved makes for an even more entertaining ride. Perhaps not the most accessible film due to the cultural and religious references throughout the film; there’s still plenty of thought provoking material to ponder and discuss later. Worthy of a matinee, A Serious Man is rated R.