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click on photos to progress to News page Above right: Vaginal Davis as drawn by Dan Clowes, creator of «Ghost World.»

The shop has a rather healthy collection of indies, but I think this revelation shows why they don't have some books regularly in holding (for instance, they keep Ghost World and a few other Clowes books in stock and similar work from Top Shelf, but not very much at all).

Since the 1970s, American comics have flourished as an art form, producing award - winning «serious» comics such Art Spiegelman's Maus and quirky thoughtful works like Daniel Clowes» Ghost World.

They are the longtime publishers of the Hernandez brothers» Love and Rockets, Daniel Clowes's Ghost World, Linda Medley's Castle Waiting, archival editions of classics from Peanuts to the works of underground cartoonist Robert Crumb, and a host of other high - quality work, both new and old.

Brilliantly observant, Ghost World captures the unthinking cruelty and insecurity of teenagers, but what is most impressive (and distinguishes it from the mocking approach of much of Clowes» work) is its sympathy, evident not only in deep understanding of the young protagonists but also in affinity for the supporting characters — even the parents, when they are glimpsed, are sympathetically depicted.

Ghost World is all about mood and tone.

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Enid's jokes are what make Ghost World so funny.

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The source of Ghost World is a highly respected comic book by Daniel Clowes, for which I have no particular affinity.

Ghost World is based on Daniel Clowes hit underground comic, and Clowes and Zwigoff faithfully adapt this odd, episodic story to the big screen.

There is only so much some people can take, and the constant level of mean - spiritedness in Ghost World may be too much for some people.

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Following the titular insomniac (a delightful performance from Julianne Cote) as she looks after her parents house over one long, hot summer, forced to share it with her brother (Marc - Andre Gronin) and his bandmates, it drew immediate comparisons with «Frances Ha» and «Ghost World» (as well, to some extent, as Aki Kaurismaki).

It's often said that strong roles for women are rare nowadays, but three new movies — Under the Sand, Ghost World, and The Deep End — have the virtue of handing a juicy, sympathetic part to a talented actress and letting her run with it.

There are also echoes of «Ghost World» in the central relationship between the two girls, and of plenty of other indie comedies, but the film never feels derivative, repackaging its elements into something new.

Based on the graphic novel by Daniel Clowes, Ghost World focuses on two best friends, Enid and Rebecca (Thora Birch and Scarlett Johansson) who have just graduated from high school and are the only students from their graduating class not heading on to college.

Ghost World ★ ★ ★ Directed by Terry Zwigoff Written by Daniel Clowes and Zwigoff With Thora Birch, Steve Buscemi, Scarlett Johansson, Brad Renfro, Illeana Douglas, Bob Balaban, and Stacey Travis.

The ages of the directors of Under the Sand and Ghost World and of their lead characters are also an issue.

She went on to impress audiences in Ghost World; charm the world's socks off in Lost in Translation, her breakthrough film; and find depths of characterisation in Girl With a Pearl Earring.

Now we know we're giving some comic book films, like Road to Perdition, American Splendor, Ghost World and a A History of Violence the short shrift here, but we wanted to focus in on the type of film we cover the most.

Most important, Ghost World accurately, painfully and brutally shows the way in which a longtime friendship can grow steadily, irreparably apart.

Zwigoff also proves himself with a deliberate visual style that evokes the panels of a comic book (though the Ghost World comic was in black and white), as well as the industrial wasteland at the outskirts of any city: strip malls, porno shops and overall dingy, dirty cars, streets and people.

And all this in addition to what might be his two best roles: Seymour, the sad sack in Ghost World, and Carl Showalter, the kidnapper in Fargo who winds up in a woodchipper.

I laughed more at Ghost World than any of this year's straight comedies.

Woody Harrelson is the life of this party, based on the graphic novel by Daniel Clowes, the indie - comics legend whose work has inspired one film landmark in 2001's Ghost World (forget Art School Confidential).

Unsurprisingly, Clowes is going to write the screenplay for the film himself, as he did with Ghost World, Art School Confidential, and the upcoming Wilson.

Clowes is writing the screenplay because he wrote the book, as well as the screenplays for the film adaptations of his other works Ghost World, Art School Confidential, and David Goldberg.

Best known to the public as the idiosyncratic author of Ghost World, Daniel Clowes stands as one of the most storied authors — of comic books or any other medium — working today.

With books like Ghost World, Ice Haven, and The Death - Ray, Clowes has consistently demonstrated an ability to craft funny and touching comics,...

Zwigoff is a San Francisco legend, and directed such films as «Ghost World «and the wonderful documentary «Crumb `.

Terry Zwigoff's Ghost World aside, most comic book movies are centred on men and boys — and that's even looking beyond Hollywood's superhero franchises to films like A History of Violence, Oblivion and Old Boy.

Superficially adapted by Daniel Clowes (author of «Ghost World») and clumsily directed by Craig Johnson («The Skeleton Twins»), it's memorable mostly for Woody Harrelson's ineffable charm and multi-faceted performance.

92 % Ghost World (2001) With acerbic wit, Terry Zwigoff fashions Daniel Clowes» graphic novel into an intelligent, comedic trip through deadpan teen angst - and Thora Birch and Johansson are delightful as a pair of snarky adolescents just out of high school.

Her first major indie had the blossoming actress sharing the screen with Thora Birch in 2000 with the graphic - novel - adapted «Ghost World,» before taking the time to indulge in a little camp with the B - movie horror flick «Eight Legged Freaks.»

Scarlett is best known for her early work in films like «Lost in Translation,» «Ghost World» and «Girl with a Pearl Earring,» and was one of Woody Allen's many go - to gals in «Match Point,» «Vicky Christina Barcelona» and «Scoop.»

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GHOST WORLD (2001): Thora Birch ruins Steve Buscemi's life in Terry Zwigoff's comic book adaptation, «Ghost World,» but the pain at the heart of this achingly true, often hilarious film lies in her dissolving friendship with Scarlett Johansson.

Clowes turned ink into flesh and blood for his 2001 screenwriting debut Ghost World.

It's worthy considering how I'd react to Ghost World if it were called something else.

GHOST WORLD (Grade: B +): Thora Birch won the best actress honors at the 2001 Seattle International Film Festival for her performance as a passively rebellious 17 - year - old facing the first challenges of adulthood in this funny, sad and ultimately tragic teen angst drama / comedy directed by Terry Zwigoff («Crumb») and based on a serialized comic book by Daniel Clowes.

Ghost World is the same movie by a guy who never had that realization and actually plays it straight.

«GHOST WORLD — Terry Zwigoff's Ghost World (based on a Daniel Clowes comic of the same name) is a film that has two main strengths: its screenplay, and Steve Bucsemi.

Sterritt *** «Stand by Me» meets «Ghost World.»

As the opening credits flash on the screen, Ghost World is already hurtling forward, appropriating a brassy Bollywood tune and setting Thora Birch to dancing.

by Walter Chaw Greta Gerwig's hyphenate debut bears the influence of erstwhile collaborator Noah Baumbach's urbane micro-comedies — Hal Hartley's, too, along with some DNA borrowed from Ghost World and Welcome to the Dollhouse for spice.

As I mentioned in my review of Criterion's presentation of Ghost World, writing about a Criterion release, which essentially specializes in...

When a young actress with a throaty voice and bee - stung lips burst onto the screen in Terry Zwigoff's art pop masterpiece Ghost World back in 2001, it felt like a real discovery.

Before she became an Avenger, Scarlett Johansson appeared in the film adaptation of Daniel Clowes» Ghost World.

It feels like a gamer's version of «High Fidelity,» or maybe a dude's answer to «Ghost World.»