Barton Fink (1991)

In 1941, playwright Barton Fink heads to Hollywood to write for a studio but suffers from writer´s block. While staying at the mysterious Hotel Earle he befriends his enigmatic neighbor Charlie Meadows, an insurance salesman. The Coen brothers' direction blends genres seamlessly, with John Turturro as Barton and John Goodman as Charlie. This cinematic masterpiece challenges perceptions and offers a thought-provoking storytelling experience that explores themes related to the creative process, labor exploitation, and the intellectual's connection with everyday people.