The Coen Brothers directed The Ladykillers?! I just learned this, and must say this is the most shocking news I have gotten in a long time. What the hell? I mean, this movie has been a target for my mockery since it started advertizing. I mean, what the hell is Tom Hanks doing, exactly? Is that supposed to be a Southern version of Alec Guinness' Profesor Marcus? I've cited this film as proof of Hollywood's creative bankruptcy, and now I guess I have to see it, and I guess I'm supposed to be excited about it. I'm trying to see the up side now, that the gospel music will be put to good use, rather than just being background music. I'm just in shock right now. Stunned.