Miller's Crossing (1990) is one of the most beautiful movies I've ever seen, and I think it's the finest gangster movie ever made. Yes, I said that.

you know how many Oscar nominations this movie got? zero. I'll say it again. zero.

not Finney or Byrne or Harden. not the script or the costumes or the flawless cinematography. nothing.

I think it's funny how the Coen brothers became Academy deities a few years later, but this movie was literally ignored because in the wake of Goodfellas and Godfather III.

it's never mentioned in the film but I think Miller's Crossing takes place in Philadelphia. I can name three reasons why I think this, but they're very nerdy. I've seen this movie at least eight times.

two of the locations mentioned (Palisades and Shenandoah) are near Philadelphia. plus you can see the word "Philadelphia" on a calendar. plus it just has a Philly attitude, doesn't it? we have tons of Irish people here!

fine. I will also accept Trenton, NJ. it definitely could be New Jersey.

for those who've asked. it seems Miller's Crossing is currently streaming on Starz, or rent/purchase through the standard VOD sites. you will not regret spending the 5 bucks.