Down by Law

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1986
Crime, Drama, Comedy

A disc jockey, a pimp and an Italian tourist escape from jail in New Orleans.

Not easy to watch, lots of long takes, and at some point – magic. These trademarks of Jarmusch are particularly clear in this movie, which is probably the best of…
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Only Lovers Left Alive

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2013
Drama, Romance

A depressed musician reunites with his lover in the desolate streets of Detroit. Though their romance has endured several centuries, it is tested by the arrival of her capricious and unpredictable younger sister.

Stylish vampire romance story told in a creative and not cheesy way. The movie once again shows Jarmusch’s exceptional taste in music.
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Dead Man

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1995
Drama, Fantasy, Western

On the run after murdering a man, accountant William Blake encounters a strange North American man named Nobody who prepares him for his journey into the spiritual world.

Philosophical surreal journey to another world. Great music and acting, but there are some cheap scenes that stop me from giving the highest rating.
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Night on Earth

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1991
Comedy, Drama

An anthology of 5 different cab drivers in 5 American and European cities and their remarkable fares on the same eventful night.

Not everything Jarmusch tries is successful. There’s something missing in this movie and the slow pace doesn’t really pay off.
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