Tag Archives: Melodrama

I Only Want You to Love Me (1976)

Posted on May 29, 2013 by yearof44films

As I’ve said many times now, one of Fassbinder’s great strengths as an artist was his ability to translate incredibly specific, personal, and often idiosyncratic experiences and emotions into terms that a much wider audience could relate to. You don’t … Continue reading →

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Fox and His Friends (1975)

Posted on March 8, 2013 by yearof44films

Fassbinder acted in several of his own films, but almost never included his name in the credits and rarely cast himself in the lead role. Love Is Colder Than Death: no acting credit. Katzelmacher: no acting credit. The American Soldier, … Continue reading →

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