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Trevor
8Mar12
Probably the greatest visual stylist Hollywood has ever seen. Even his most minor films are worth seeing.
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trolley freak
22Feb12
Taza, Son Of Cochise (1954) Dir: Douglas Sirk (3 Stars) This conventional western was German emigre Sirk's only venture into the most American of genres and was said to be his own personal favourite of the many films he made in Hollywood. A sequel to the earlier Battle Of Apache Pass (1952), the film overcomes the ludicrous casting of Rock Hudson in the title role to emerge as a well-paced adventure which made stunning use of its Utah locations filmed expertly by Sirk's regular Director of Photography Russell Metty...
The Stunner
9Feb11
if you can, take an opportunity to study some of his films. i've had the chance to study relatively profoundly 'all that heaven allows' and 'written on the wind' and they are filled with elements you wouldn't think of. for example, the miniature of the oil tower in the study, in 'written on the wind', is a sexual symbol, as are the red flowers in dorothy malone's room.
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Nancarrow
7Dec09
The comment below is truth. / Sirk is an inspiration. I can confidently say he will be a significant influence upon my future work. Add more Sirk films, please.
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Zachary George Najarian-Najafi
15Nov09
Douglas Sirk takes melodramas and turns them into high art, the man was a genius.
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