John Cassavetes

John Nicholas Cassavetes (December 9, 1929 - February 3, 1989) was a Greek-American actor, screenwriter, and director. Cassavetes created an American form of cinéma vérité with his innovative camera use, bleak outlook, and emphasis on improvisation. Film critic Ray Carney called him "the father of American independent film".

Tributes

Fugazi, a rock music group who shared Cassavetes' independently-minded aesthetic, titled a song after the filmaker on their 1993 In on the Kill Taker album. Lyrics include: "complete control for Cassavetes/if it's not for sale you can't buy it"

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Fugazi - Rock music - In on the Kill Taker

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The feminist punk rock band Le Tigre also wrote a tribute (of sorts) to the filmmaker called “What’s yr take on Cassavetes?” which appeared on their debut, self-titled album. The lyrics mostly consist of a rotating list of possible answers to the question posed by the title of the song, and those answers include Misogynist, Genius, Alcoholic, and Messiah.

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Feminist - Punk rock - Le Tigre - Misogynist - Genius - Alcoholic - Messiah

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