After going for depth and gravity with “Only Lovers Left Alive” and “Paterson,” writer-director Jim Jarmusch stumbles with his latest, the slight zombie comedy “The Dead Don’t Die.”
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Summer Movie Preview: 14 Big-Studio Movies That Could Astonish
As I researched the films that will be splattered on-screen nationwide between late April and August, I found major hope, a real grab-bag of potential big-studio treats. Surprising? Yes, especially considering that I have been critical of the summer movie season the last few years, at least ever since superhero movies changed the way studios greenlit their films. However, this year, there’s actually hope for artistic breakthroughs.
Read moreCannes 2019: Jarmusch Confirmed as Opener. Larrain's ‘Ema' Bought by Netflix. Tarantino Might Not Make it in Time.
We’re getting down to the final hours when it comes to the Cannes Film Festival. Speculating these past few months has been fun, but, when all is said and done, the official lineup announcement is set to happen on April 18th. However, a few breaking items for your convenience on this Wednesday afternoon.
Read moreCannes 2019: Jim Jarmusch's "The Dead Don't Die" Will Be Released in June. Hmm ...
I have had a hit and miss vibe with Jim Jarmusch for a few decades now, but I do have to say I absolutely adore “Stranger Than Paradise,” “Down By Law,” Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai,” “Broken Flowers” and “Paterson.” Those are incredible movies. (I’m still iffy about “Dead Man” but a rewatch is in order)
Read moreJim Jarmusch's Upcoming Zombie Film ‘The Dead Don’t Die' Will Lean More Towards Comedy Than Drama
Chloë Sevigny was interviewed by Collider, the topic of Jim Jarmusch’s next movie, “The Dead Don’t Die,” came into the conversation and, suffice to say, her description of it has us all very excited. The actress revealed that the film would center around an environmental catastrophe that sets off the zombie outbreak and that the film will lean more towards comedy that drama.
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