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By Jurgen H (28) on 07 Aug 2007

Sirk worked within the studio system to make art films like this one from the stuff of technicolor melodrama…

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By Danette/Dani A (88) on 03 Aug 2007

It's kind of one of those generic love triangle movies. The only reason this works is the fine acting and it's with bright Technicolor color…

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By Allen D (55) on 23 Jul 2007

Luscious high camp melodrama from Douglas Sirk (the master of the genre)…

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By Patrick R (412) on 06 Jul 2007

From this film I learned that a woman can have a miscarriage by being slapped by her drunken husband (why didn't anyone tell me), but I also…

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By Anita F (25) on 01 Jul 2007

Rich trash, repressed homosexuality, avarice, nymphomania, oil barons and fantastic art direction. What more do you need for a Friday night in…

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By Brent G (270) on 26 Jun 2007

Even though I'm aware it's kind of a parody of itself, it's still a parody of something I don't care about…

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By Dan P (806) on 15 Jun 2007

When I studied film this is one we were forced into watching because it defined melodrama…

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By Maya C (18) on 12 Jun 2007

Anyone who utters the word melodrama with a hint of scorn or condescension has not been exposed to the films of Douglas Sirk…

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By Volo T (2) on 11 Jun 2007

Douglas sirk at his best. melodrama that just won't quit…

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By Mikey J (21) on 09 Jun 2007

Douglas Sirk is the king of melodrama. Plus, how can I not love the predecessor to Dallas…

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By Andrew N (530) on 08 Jun 2007

Melodrama can be art and this film proves that to be true…

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By Ewan M (40) on 06 Jun 2007

Everything about it is brilliant, even the absurd childhood flashback Malone's character has while sitting by the lake. It's all genius…

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By Berta A (90) on 30 Apr 2007

rotten: This film is another Academy Award Winner that didn't age well…

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By Angie L (151) on 27 Apr 2007

Sirk dares us to look away, from the opening shot of the leaves that we see again in The Conformist and then Godfather II…

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By Linda K (209) on 11 Apr 2007

So over the top and melodramatic it's scary…

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By Ashley H (2,345) on 28 Mar 2005

WELL MADE MELODRAMA, WITH DOROTHY MALONE UNDESERVING OF HER SUPPORTING ACTRESS OSCAR. SHE'S GOOD, BUT NO WAY OSCAR MATERIAL…

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By Milhouse V (23) on 02 Oct 2004

Thursday night I went to a club in Lincoln Park called Sauce with some friends. I had an allright time…

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