Set in 1949, this neo-noir film follows Ed Crane, a disenchanted barber in a small California town, who becomes embroiled in a web of blackmail and deceit after discovering his wife’s infidelity. The film stars Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, and James Gandolfini, delivering compelling performances that capture the era’s mood and tension. Directed by Joel Coen, the movie is noted for its stunning black-and-white cinematography, which earned it an Academy Award nomination. It can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.