The Coen Brothers are known for their quirky dark comedies like Raising Arizona, Fargo, and The Ladykillers. They often work together, with Joel directing and Ethan producing. They have been nominated for 10 Oscars, winning for screenwriting Fargo and No Country for Old Men. Their films have been described as postmodern due to their self-referential storytelling and examination of genre conventions. One example is their film Fargo, which pastiches the film noir genre against a snowy backdrop.