Jackie and Greg discuss Rainer Werner Fassbinder's signature film (the only one on the list) from 1974. Topics include Fassbinder's tumultuous personal life, Douglas Sirk's influence on the film, normalizing male nudity, and why couscous is the ultimate aphrodisiac. Join them as they unravel this classic of New German Cinema.#93 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclubJP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostajGK Instagram: gkleinschmidtPhotography: Matt AraquistainMusic: Andrew CoxSpecial Thanks: Kathryn FerentchakSupport the showSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPodorSubscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe