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« on: June 20, 2010, 10:33:42 AM » |
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Due to a lack of seeing Robert Altman movies, I figured why not start a marathon. Seems reasonable enough. This marathon will begin on Friday the 25th if Netflix shipments work accordingly.
The Films Will Be:
1. McCabe & Mrs. Miller
2. The Long Goodbye
3. Thieves Like Us
4. California Split
5. Nashville
6. 3 Women
7. A Wedding
8. The Player
9. Short Cuts
10. Gosford Park
Let me know if I should add films that are required viewing for Altman.
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Ver Schmer
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« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2010, 10:42:43 AM » |
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That's a good lineup. FWIW, I think Thieves Like Us is first tier Altman.
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Beavermoose
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« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2010, 10:43:23 AM » |
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M.A.S.H?
Or have you already seen?
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GothamCity151
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« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2010, 10:44:38 AM » |
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That's a good lineup. FWIW, I think Thieves Like Us is first tier Altman.
I just added it to the list, meant to originally. M.A.S.H?
Or have you already seen?
I have seen it. |
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« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2010, 10:50:43 AM » |
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That's a good lineup. FWIW, I think Thieves Like Us is first tier Altman.
I just added it to the list, meant to originally. Cool. Also, I like that you included 3 Women which along with Images aren't, in my experience, Altman films that are usually sought out as part of acquainting oneself with his body of work. |
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« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2010, 11:15:51 AM » |
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I don't think I've seen a single Altman film. Were it not for the amount of movies I have to watch, I'd follow every step of the way, but I think I'll just check out 3 or 4.
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« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2010, 12:23:44 PM » |
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Cool, GC! I'm kind of woeful on Altman too, so I'll be interested in seeing your reviews!
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« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2010, 07:00:35 PM » |
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Very cool. Will read with interest  |
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I just think it made people happy, which is not the worst possible way of evaluating movies. -Harlan
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« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2010, 07:03:51 PM » |
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California Split, Thieves Like Us and 3 Women = 
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GothamCity151
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« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2010, 10:47:19 PM » |
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McCabe & Mrs. Miller If a frog had wings, he wouldn't bump his ass so much, follow me? At the start of the marathon, I understand I am beginning with a heavyweight of Altman's. Many regard this film as one of his best works. Now, I understand why. This film is nothing short of a masterpiece. Come time to redo my top 100 favorite films list, this will surely be high on the list. Just about everything in the film works. Firstly, this is the first film I have realized how great of an actress Julie Christie, considering I have only seen her in Finding Neverland and Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. She is unbelievable in the role of Mrs. Miller. She is independent, smart, witty, and very sexy. I am glad she did not drop her natural accent, as it did not matter for the story. Warren Beatty, who I have a lot more experience with, is also great as the first half of the title, McCabe. The film also features one my all time favorite character actors Rene Auberjonois as the bartender Sheehan. The story is rather simple, a gambler (Beatty) decides to build a saloon. He becomes business partners with a prostitute (Christie), and the two of them together thrive with their endeavors (being a saloon and a whorehouse). As the two continue working together, their relationship becomes more than business related. However, trouble comes when mining prospects start to arise around the town, causing a big corporation to look into buying out the two. For those who have not seen the film, I will not reveal anymore of the plot. I loved the cinematography by Vilmos Zsigmond. He captures the Pacific northwest town as if you were there. It makes you want to reach out and try to run your hands through the fluffy snow piled up everywhere. The song choices for the film also fit the tone of the piece beautifully. However, for the most part, this is a music free film, unless it is being played by people in the movie. This silence is best used in the chase scene at the end of the film which makes it all the more suspenseful. Robert Altman proves that he knows exactly what he is doing. He puts the camera in all the right places, cuts in all the right places, and, well, everything is in the right place. I am starting to guess that this crash zoom is a trademark of Altman's, as it is used quite often in the picture. He shows that he is a true professional and is quite the artist. I can not imagine how anything else in the marathon can top this one. This film's impact on me really showed that doing this marathon was the right thing to do. I am eagerly awaiting the next movie: The Long Goodbye. If it is at least half as good as McCabe & Mrs. Miller, it will be a triumph. A+ Look, Mr. McCabe, I'm a whore! |
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« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2010, 12:53:57 AM » |
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Okay, I almost forgive you for killing Streetwise now. Nice job. pixote |
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I think I'd love how awkward it'd be, or how awkward it should be.
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« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2010, 01:07:41 AM » |
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A+ for McCabe & Mrs Miller = |
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« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2010, 07:58:11 AM » |
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I have this movie and haven't gotten around to watching it.  Gonna get right to it after Pumping Iron 2  |
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Blake: CINECAST! you. That's my name.
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Blake: You know why, mister? 'Cause you drove a Hyundai to get here tonight, I drove an eighty thousand dollar BMW. *That's* my name.
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« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2010, 08:46:01 PM » |
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Your marathon looks great! I've only seen two on your list and both made my top 100 last year. Obviously, I should be following this marathon closely...
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Beavermoose
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« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2010, 02:52:53 PM » |
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Just watched this. Great film, its odd seeing a film, that is pretty much a western film, set in a snowy climate. Altman was probably elaborating on that point by killing the cowboy.
"This is not your regular kind of western." Fun fact: David Carradine who plays the cowboy would later star in another movie about a whorehouse, Pretty Baby.  |
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Dave Moss: What's your name?
Blake: CINECAST! you. That's my name.
[Moss laughs]
Blake: You know why, mister? 'Cause you drove a Hyundai to get here tonight, I drove an eighty thousand dollar BMW. *That's* my name.
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