Sam and Martin welcome friend of the show Matthew Crosby to dig into one of Waits's most sizeable film roles, the 1986 Jim Jarmusch classic Down By Law. Immediately proving their analytic credentials by remembering at least two of the main characters' names, Matthew, Sam and Martin discuss the acting strengths (and weaknesses…?) of the three protagonists, the improvisational elements in the scripting, as well as Jarmusch's ability and willingness to film actors listening.
Music extracts used for illustrative/review purposes include:
Jockey Full of Bourbon, Rain Dogs, Tom Waits (1985)
Tango Til They're Sore, Rain Dogs, Tom Waits (1985)
Down By Law trailer, via YouTube (dir. Jim Jarmusch, 1986)
Down By Law & Variety (album), John Lurie (1987/1999)
Fishing With John - Episode 2 - Tom Waits, via YouTube (1991)
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