Jim Jarmuschis one of the most singular American filmmakers of the last several decades, as he is an artist who has refused to compromise, and never given in to the influence of the studio system. Jarmusch’s films may be strange, and even alienating, to a crowd of non-cinephiles, but he has always remained consistent with his dour stories, unusual dialogue, and comedic approach to existentialism. Although his first student film, Permanent Vacation, was celebrated in some arthouse circles, Jarmusch’s peculiar road trip comedy Stranger Than Paradise is among the most impressive directorial debuts of all time.
