Review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) by Glenn B — 17 Jan 2008

The deadpan camera of JJ makes me happy. Very happy. I heart Eszter Balint.

This review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) was written by Glenn B on 17 Jan 2008.

Stranger Than Paradise has generally received very positive reviews.

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