When it was released, "Dead Man" puzzled many audiences and critics. Here, the author argues that the film is both a quantum leap and a logical step in the director's career, and it's a film that speaks powerfully of contemporary concerns.
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"A fascinating and intelligent insight into what is probably Jarmusch's most ambiguous and challenging film." -- 6degrees
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Jonathan Rosenbaum is film critic for the Chicago Reader, and the author of many books on cinema.
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a well-written analysis of this brilliant film,
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a much maligned and mis-understood film when it came out, it's great to see a writer the stature of Rosenbaum giving "Dead Man" the respectful examination it deserves.Rosenbaum mixes his own thoughtful analysis with excerpts from various interviews he conducted with Jarmusch to illuminate the many aspects of the film: from Neil Young's haunting soundtrack, to the role of tobacco, to its place in the acid western genre. if you love the film, this book is the perfect companion piece.
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Rosenbaum is, for my money, the best film critic out there. His original essay on "Dead Man" led me to take another look at the film, which has since become one of my all-time favorite movies. This thoughtful commentary will help you think about what is probably the best American film made in the 1990s. And, if you like this, you should follow Rosenbaum's columns in the Chicago Reader. I often disagree with him, but there's no one more thoughtful, informed, and passionate about movies; he's a treasure.
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a well-written analysis of this brilliant film,
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a much maligned and mis-understood film when it came out, it's great to see a writer the stature of Rosenbaum giving "Dead Man" the respectful examination it deserves.Rosenbaum mixes his own thoughtful analysis with excerpts from various interviews he conducted with Jarmusch to illuminate the many aspects of the film: from Neil Young's haunting soundtrack, to the role of tobacco, to its place in the acid western genre. if you love the film, this book is the perfect companion piece.
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Native American, William Blake, Ghost Dog, Stranger Than Paradise, Jim Jarmusch, Neil Young, New York, Mystery Train, Big George, Gary Farmer, Johnny Depp, Permanent Vacation, Bob Hope, Buster Keaton, Jared Harris, Kent Jones, North American, The Paleface New!
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Native American, William Blake, Ghost Dog, Stranger Than Paradise, Jim Jarmusch, Neil Young, New York, Mystery Train, Big George, Gary Farmer, Johnny Depp, Permanent Vacation, Bob Hope, Buster Keaton, Jared Harris, Kent Jones, North American, The Paleface New!
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- Of Grammatology by Jacques Derrida on page 56, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Western Reader by Gregg Rickman in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Celluloid Indians: Native Americans and Film by Neva Jacquelyn Kilpatrick on page 25, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs on page 67, and Back Matter
- Dumbing Down: Essays on the Strip-Mining of American Culture by John F. Thornton in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- Jim Jarmusch: Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers) by Ludvig Hertzberg on 4 pages
- The A List: The National Society Of Film Critics' 100 Essential Films by Jay Carr in Back Matter
- The X List: The National Society of Film Critics' Guide to the Movies That Turn Us On by Jami Bernard in Back Matter
- The Cambridge Companion to Jewish American Literature (Cambridge Companions to Literature) by Hana Wirth-Nesher in Front Matter
- In the Mood for Love (French Edition) by Jean-Christophe Ferrari in Back Matter
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