xp: no, but I don't think it's a thorough study of Fassbinder?
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 24 June 2023 13:45 (eleven months ago) link
Nitpicking but "Why Does Herr R Run Amok?" is not a "minimalist film noir set among the lowlife the Federal Republic".
― Renaissance of the Celtic Trumpet (Tom D.), Saturday, 24 June 2023 13:47 (eleven months ago) link
Maybe he was thinking of “The American Soldier”?
― Crabber B. Munson (Boring, Maryland), Saturday, 24 June 2023 14:09 (eleven months ago) link
Sorry my original post is how OH really reviews IP's book.
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 24 June 2023 14:24 (eleven months ago) link
Of course
― Johnny Bit Rot (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 24 June 2023 14:27 (eleven months ago) link
Well, there's three (interconnected) films that fit the description and Herr R isn't one of them.
― Renaissance of the Celtic Trumpet (Tom D.), Saturday, 24 June 2023 14:33 (eleven months ago) link
Gotcha - I love OH and largely enjoyed the Penman book (and love Fassbinder too) so am excited to read, cheers for the heads up.
― bain4z, Sunday, 25 June 2023 16:15 (eleven months ago) link