The Films of My Life
Jerry Harrison presents Stranger Than Paradise
- When
- Thu Sep 23, 2010
- Where
- Smith Rafael Film Center
- Time
- 7:00pm
- Cost
- $10.25
- Tags
- Movies, Film Screenings
Description
The Rafael continues its ongoing series in which prominent artists and filmmakers present films that they love or that have special significance for them.Musician Jerry Harrison will present and discuss Stranger Than Paradise, the eccentric masterpiece that established Jim Jarmusch as one of America’s leading independent filmmakers. Stranger Than Paradise is a deceptively simple narrative about New York hipster Willie (John Lurie), his young cousin Eva (Eszter Balint), who visits from Budapest, and his genially dumb friend Eddie (Richard Edson). Their relationships are depicted with deadpan humor, underscored by minimalist, black-and-white visuals and camera shots that hold for an entire scene. When it premiered in 1984, Roger Ebert called Stranger Than Paradise “a treasure from one end to the other.” Rated R.
Along with a 35mm print of Stranger Than Paradise, Jerry Harrison will also screen the music video The Lady Don’t Mind, which was a collaboration between filmmaker Jim Jarmusch and Talking Heads. Films approximately 93 minutes plus discussion.
Jerry Harrison is a songwriter, musician and producer who was keyboardist and guitarist for Talking Heads and was an original member of The Modern Lovers.
More Info
- Link
- http://www.cafilm.org
- Call
- 415.454.1222 (Box Office)
- Contact Form (account required)
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