Jim Jarmusch's 'Night on Earth': Anyone else think it's underrated?
Okay, GenXers, hit me with your memories! Anyone else remember seeing Jim Jarmusch's 'Night on Earth' back in the day? That movie just oozes a certain vibe, y'know? It's like... each vignette is a short story, kinda like a Raymond Carver collection, but with taxicabs. I always felt it got overshadowed by stuff like 'Pulp Fiction' that came out a bit later, but it has something special. Maybe it's the simplicity? Five cities, five taxi rides, all on one night. I particularly love the Winona Ryder scene in LA. She's so young and just nails that whole 'I'm too cool to care' thing. And the Roberto Benigni segment in Rome? Pure chaotic energy. I think it's one of his best performances. But honestly, does anyone else think the Gena Rowlands scene in New York is the most heartbreaking? When she tells her passenger her life story... hits hard, man. Makes you think. Maybe I'm just a sucker for that kind of thing. So my question is this: Does 'Night on Earth' hold up for you guys? And if so, which of the vignettes is your favorite and why? I'm curious to hear if anyone else thinks it deserves more recognition, or if it's just faded into the background for most people. I'm seriously considering buying the soundtrack on vinyl, if that tells you anything about how much I like it. I mean, Tom Waits...c'mon. Also, total side note: Does anyone else get a Cassavetes vibe from the NYC part of the film? Maybe it's just Gena Rowlands, but that segment always felt a little like it was channeling his independent spirit.
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