melodrama

Todd Haynes: Master of Melodrama

Big emotions, endless conflict, and beautiful surfaces are the director's trademark. Read More

The Mark of Heaven: Douglas Sirk’s Influence on Todd Haynes

The ‘50s are alive with subtext. The melodramas of Douglas Sirk were stylized simply by existing. The director’s focus on… Read More

Melodrama Through The Years: Three Versions of ‘Stella Dallas’

Adaptation theory through three takes on a novel. Read More