Character Cage Match: The Battle for Bill

This week’s edition of the Character Cage Match is called “The Battle Over Bill” because these two fine filmmakers seem to be in a competition to see who can cast Bill Murray in more of their films than the other. This battle that will ensue has Wes Anderson pitted against Jim Jarmusch.

Both directors have what you might call the indie spirit, but they both have made waves in the industry as being artists that consistently produce high-quality films. Both are rooted in within the realm of comedy, but neither are what you could call traditional in their approach. In their own ways, both filmmakers tell dramatic stories with a dry sense of humor, however their stories always include an element of originality that we haven’t seen before. While the comedic element appears much more prevalent in Anderson’s films, it’s still there in the films of Jarmusch, but it tends to lie just under the surface.

Both of these filmmakers are modern masters of their trade with a vast surplus of imagination and originality. When it comes down to being a creative force, we ask the question… Who will prevail in this Character Cage Match? Cast your vote by leaving a comment below and help deicde the victor.