Dead Man (1995)

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Jim Jarmusch made this pitch black artsy western back when Johnny Depp still had credibility. It’s a deliberately paced film, but damn it’s good. For me, Gary Farmer is the star of the show as the native guide Nobody. He also plays my favorite character in the excellent series Reservation Dogs. I can’t leave out the killer supporting appearances from Billy Bob Thornton and Iggy Pop, plus a perfect Crispin Glover cameo. The finishing touch is Neil Young’s mournful guitar score. His music ties it all together, and it’s a great listen on it’s own. Don’t miss this beautiful descent into endless night.

Available on Blu-ray from The Criterion Collection.

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