Review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) by Nikolaos P — 18 Oct 2006

Jarmusch's masterpiece, epitomise coolness in a lonely b/w world...

This review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) was written by Nikolaos P on 18 Oct 2006.

Stranger Than Paradise has generally received very positive reviews.

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