The greatest and most groundbreaking American film director - ever - IMHO. To this day, "Nashville" and "Gosford Park" still thrill me after 100s (literally) of viewings.
It's worse now. Today, in a lot of cases, the directors in Hollywood don't have much power and are just hired by studios. There was a brief period in the late 90s and 2000s where a bunch of auteur directors came up thanks to DVD sales. But those are fewer and fewer these days
I loved an interview that Altman gave to Playboy in the 1980s when he said he didn't want to spend much time analyzing his films and his style as director because (paraphrasing) 'if l examine it too closely then l won't be able to do it naturally. I will become self-conscious and spend my time second-guessing myself.' Whatever Altman's style was, he made it seem effortless, and we are all the better for it. He was a true American original!
There is absolutely a place for business in the movie industry. It’s required. But Altman is so right- it doesn’t belong in the Entertainment section of the paper.
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This still rings true today.
The greatest and most groundbreaking American film director - ever - IMHO. To this day, "Nashville" and "Gosford Park" still thrill me after 100s (literally) of viewings.
It's worse now. Today, in a lot of cases, the directors in Hollywood don't have much power and are just hired by studios. There was a brief period in the late 90s and 2000s where a bunch of auteur directors came up thanks to DVD sales. But those are fewer and fewer these days
1970s: Great American Film
1980s: Great American Hit
2010s to Now: As Long As It Makes A Shit-Ton Of Money, Who Cares If It's Good Or Bad?
Sadly correct
Accurate
+2020s to now: Can we still make money?
Case in point: Joker!!! Garbage film that made WAAAY more money than it deserved to.
I loved an interview that Altman gave to Playboy in the 1980s when he said he didn't want to spend much time analyzing his films and his style as director because (paraphrasing) 'if l examine it too closely then l won't be able to do it naturally. I will become self-conscious and spend my time second-guessing myself.' Whatever Altman's style was, he made it seem effortless, and we are all the better for it. He was a true American original!
_McCabe and Mrs. Miller_ is one of my all time favorites.
Didnt mention 3 Women from 1977
I know. It's one of my fav films. And a sort of response to Bergman's Persona.
There is absolutely a place for business in the movie industry. It’s required. But Altman is so right- it doesn’t belong in the Entertainment section of the paper.
It’s worse today than it is in 1990.