Jim Jarmusch

If you already know the Stooges a bit, this is a pretty engrossing film. It is always amazing to me that the shirtless Iggy Pop, who would seem about the likeliest candidate for an early grave in rock 'n' roll history, manages to be an articulate commentator on his own past and on life in general. Indeed, there are so many details left out here, but as a way to get to know the individual members of the band, this is superb. James Williamson is especially interesting. But you have to wait for show more the closing credits, to really hear a whole song. So listen to the Stooges recordings first--then watch this. show less

A mopey vampire is mopey.

Lots of style. Almost no story or character development. Slow in a way that would have been great if there was a story. It's memorable, and rewarding, and the sort of movie that's far more enjoyable to think about than it is to watch. My wife described it as "a warm blanket." I'm not so sure about the "warm" part, but it is something you can be enveloped in.

Concept: D
Story: D
Characters: C
Dialog: A
Pacing: C
Cinematography: A
Special effects/design: A
Acting: B
Music: show more A

Enjoyment: B

GPA: 2.8/4 show less

For those people who love the painting of Heironymous Bosch, Coleman's work is not to be missed. He paints w/ single-hair brushes w/ a magnifying viewer over his eyes. This might as well be a description of the way he views the world at large. Many of his paintings are portraits of historical figures whose lives inspire him. Their centered portrait is surrounded by a border of details from their lives. The subjects he chooses are usually desperately unhappy & violently driven - killers such show more as Carl Panzram, anti-slavery militant John Brown, 'outsider artist' Adolph Wöllfli, etc.. Every painting is created to make the world SEE these people. At a technical level alone, Coleman ranks as a 'master' & shd be appreciated by everyone as such - regardless of whether they find his subject-matter disturbing. show less

A cool, slow, Jim Jarmusch film. More of a narrative than usual for Jarmusch and the leads are both gorgeous in their own special way. What's not to like?