The rolling, monochrome landscapes. The often quirky bit-characters that fill the screen. The Indian who can recite William Blake poetry by heart? Yeah, probably not your average western. Dead Man is a 1995 western by Jim Jarmusch, featuring Johnny Depp as William Blake (no, not the William Blake), that stands as a bit of a … Continue reading “He who talks loud, saying nothing”: Dead Man, the monochrome western of ‘95.
Tag: History
‘Black, white, rich, poor. It’s for everybody.’: Free State of Jones
Films based on true historical events have existed since the dawn of cinema and every year, more and more are pushed out in a hope of recreating the past. Ultimately, that is their goal. However, some over-romanticize (Titanic), some over-fantasize (300) and others just underwhelm massively (Pearl Harbour). But amongst the debris, there is a … Continue reading ‘Black, white, rich, poor. It’s for everybody.’: Free State of Jones
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