Week Fourteen

1. What does Flo Liebowitz mean by “dialogue as behavior”?
Much of the dialogue in Stranger than Paradise is there because that is how the character is, doesnt have the underlying intention of moving the plot forward like it does in most hollywood films.

2. What are some of the connections between Stranger than Paradise with the New American Cinema, including Shadows?

The stylistic qualities of Stranger than Paradise are very similar to those of shadows as well as the subject matter of family relations intertwined with friend relations. Both films have several main characters that the story switches between.


3. In what specific ways does Jarmusch’s script deviate from standard scriptwriting structure and format?
Jarmusch's script is like a bunch of self containned mini-scripts where thereisnt much dialogue writen. instead he notes in detail the action taking place, or the story thats happening. Stranger than paradise plot structure also doesnt fit the four part model.

4. What is an "execution dependent" screenplay?
A screen play that NEEDS to be acted out. due to stylistic qualities un able to be clearified through the screenplay text.


5. What are the similarities and differences between Stranger than Paradise and punk films?

similarities: Willie's cynical and aggresive attitude and the film has the punk attitude

But its not obsessed with the iconography of violence. Jarmusch didnt want this film to be a fashion trendy film so he downplayed the punk elements.