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Jim Jarmusch's films have nearly single-handedly defined independent cinema. His films are hip, smart, quirky, slow, and always interesting.
Coffee and Cigarettes
Marcy reviews Jim Jarmush's series of vignettes on two unhealthy habits, "Coffee and Cigarettes." Starring Cate Blanchett, Tom Waits, Bill Murray, Steve Buscemi, Alfred Molina and many others.
The Jim Jarmusch Resource Page
A comprehensive site created and maintained by Ludvig Hertzberg about features a complete filmography, bio, FAQ, and a fantastic archive of interviews and essays.
Stranger Than Paradise
Shot in black and white, with a story that moves at an inscrutably slow pace of the character's own making, the groundbreaking film Stranger Than Paradise captures the road trip of Willie (John Lurie), his sixteen year old Polish cousin (Eszter Balint) and pal Eddie (Richard Edson).
Broken Flowers
Jim Jarmusch's new film stars Bill Murray as a middle aged man who hits the road after being dumped by girlfriend Julie Delpy. His journeys bring him in contact with a star studded supporting cast which includes Chloe Sevingy, Frances Conroy, Jessica Lange and Sharon Stone.
Night on Earth
Jim Jarmusch's Night on Earth tells five stories from cities on five different continents, all from the interior of a taxi cab. The international cast includes Gena Rowlands, Winona Ryder, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Beatrice Dalle, Rosie Perez, and Roberto Benigni.
The Limits of Control
Jim Jarmusch is beginning production on a new film. In February, he will start filming the tentatively titled The Limits of Control, starring Isaach De Bankole as mysterious outlaw on a job in Spain.
Looking For Love Over Nicotine and Caffeine
Jim Jarmusch talks to indieWIRE about "Coffee and Cigarettes."
Jim Jarmusch: Still The Coolest?
This fascinating essay delves into the Jim Jarmusch cool factor.
The Jim Jarmusch Home Page
Another fan site devoted to Jarmusch. An eclectic mix of stuff to be found here, including some great pictures and original poetry about the filmmaker.
It's a Sad and Beautiful World
This stylish fan page offers a filmography, photogallery, articles from around the world, and a great library of related to links.
Art in Context - Jim Jarmusch
Did you know that he's a visual artist, too. Links to Jarmusch's exhibitions, gallery shows, and his art dealers.
Jarmuschs's Picks
Find out what films influenced Jarmusch and then go watch them for yourself.
Screaming Jay Hawkins
Home page for the great blues singer featured in so many of Jarmusch's films.
Stranger Than Paradise (1984)
Classic Jarmusch. The film is shot in black and white. The sound track is by Sreaming Jay Hawkins. The pace is slow as molasses. Not to be missed.
Down By Law (1986)
Roberto Benigni screams for icecream in his first English speaking role. Set in Cajun Louisiana, this great film also starts Jarmusch regulars Tom Waits and John Lurie.
Mystery Train (1989)
Three stories within the film occur on the same night in Memphis. On this interactive site, you can actually enter the stories.
Dead Man (1996)
Jim Jarmusch's mysterious black and white western stars Johnny Depp as accountant, not poet, William Blake. The Chicago Reader calls this film a masterpiece.

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