Jarmusch on The Simpson's

A week or so ago, the new Simpson's had Lisa going to the Sundance film festival. She had gone tailgating with her family and not eating meat left her out of the festivities. Instead, she filmed the festivities, and showed her film in school. Encouraged and financially backed by principal Skinner (who it turns out had screenwriting dreams once upon a time) and Super nintendo Chalmers, she made a new film that was sent on its way to be submitted to Sundance. Her video was a documentary about her family, and dealt with the issues of being an honest about what is shown. After showing it, the Simpson family had to deal with the public assaulting and criticizing them, which they blamed on Lisa's portrayal of them. Lisa defends her position by saying she was trying to capture her "unique family". Notable Guest stars included John C. Riely and Jim Jarmusch, who claimed to be able to eat a whole onion without crying. Homer of all characters, knows Jim Jarmusch's name, but not what he does and approaches him to ask him exactly who he is. Jarmusch also talked about the role of the director for a films direction and attitude, joking about directing cheaper by the dozen 13 and in turn talking about the crossover dream of most directors from independent to Hollywood. In the episode, the festival directors also talked about the lack of creativity and innovation today in Independent Cincema. It also showed The Simpson's perspective of Sundance, portraying producers as money driven and showing that buzz at Sundance rarely lasts as it is quickly replaced by the new hottest thing. Lisa's film buzz was placed by none other than Nelson's film buzz, again under the production of Principal Skinner and Super Nintendo Chalmers. Nelson's film was about his home-life with an alcoholic mother and neglect. Lisa film also was a Simpson's style satirical version of independent style: montage, crying and synchronization were exaggerated. To see the episode for yourself check it out online at hulu.com.