You were dismissed for so long, your fists clenched in silence, while your wild ambitions hung like ornaments on the frayed silk of your costume. Your eyes rolled so weary from the ego driven circles your men drove, just to feel the sound of their voices humming in their chests. They boasted of greatness with breath clouded in drink, and wobbled arm extended in a clumsy impression of their favorite dictator. While you, Lola, dared to challenge them in your spirited morning promises, greeted with patronizing smiles.
What empires are built on the cold, unrelenting stone of a woman doubted! In the secrets revealed in the comfort of moments made vulnerable by the whispered promises of love. Such eyes are veiled by ambition, Lola. You have them at your feet to step over, if you wish.
January 16, 2010 at 7:20 am
I am still not quite sure how to respond to your posts, but I do enjoy them. I showed a minor interest in Fassbinder once but never followed through with it. I have not seen Lola or Veronika Voss but have been meaning to. Has your interest in Fassbinder stricken recently? Anything to say about your impressions of his work?
January 16, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Fassbinder is one of the more clever filmmakers I’ve encountered. I’ve only seen the BRD trilogy, but his interpretations of post-war Germany are brilliant.
January 23, 2010 at 10:17 pm
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