Review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) by Prodigy W — 02 Feb 2011

Now this is art in all its minimalist and low-budget greatness!

This review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) was written by Prodigy W on 02 Feb 2011.

Stranger Than Paradise has generally received very positive reviews.

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