Been reading Accidental Genius

When I think of that indie, riot grrrl band that came up with that song a few years back, makes me cringe. It's amusing, simple but {cringe}. For many not acquainted with his work but well versed in indie groups from the past 15 years or so, it's an opinion of the artist that they are more than willing to adopt without a challenge. It’s the easiest way to feel like you know something about Cassavetes without delving into his work or words. It's a superficial, one dimensional perspective of someone who was far from being shallow or easy to pin down. The man cannot be summed up in those four adjectives they use. Actually, who can be summed up given the choice of only four adjectives? Makes for an amusing parlor game.

Cassavetes is not for everyone. However, next time you are at a soiree and the name comes up, don't embarrass yourself quoting Le Tigre with devout conviction and with complete lack of education in Cassavetes' work. Don't take some jokey, indie band's opinion with you when you watch a Cassavetes film. Read some old interviews, articles, books and watch documentaries on the guy then develop your own opinion. Then again, those differences (as ignorant, annoying and irritating as they can be) are what make us all unique and that is precisely what he celebrated.