re: Your Favorite Robert Altman Film?

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Robert Altman is such a giant that he deserves more than one thread. What be YOUR favorite Altman flick?

My pick would definitely be THE PLAYER. Words cannot describe how much this film means to me. I actually got into Altman with this film. When I watch it, I feel like I'm having a religious experience. If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to do so. It's a ****ing amazing achievement. I would put it in my top 10 films of all time. It's such an amazing film with such amazing camera-work and cinematography. Aside from that, it is so hilariously astute in its depiction of the artifice and shallowness of Los Angeles.

And if you like THE PLAYER, be sure to check out Bill Hicks' ARIZONA BAY album...an entire album based upon the premise that LA will one day fall into the ocean after a major earthquake.

[StageManager2]

Like I mentioned in the other thread, I haven't seen most of his films, but I really enjoyed MRS. PARKER AND THE VICIOUS CIRCLE.

ETA: I just learned that Altman DIDN'T in fact direct MRS. PARKER, but he still produced it, so it had his blessing.

[Borstalboy]

Like I said on the other thread, 3 WOMEN and STREAMERS...although my favorite changes alot!

[WonderBoy]

GOSFORD PARK is brilliant!

[n69n]

COME BACK TO THE FIVE & DIME JIMMY DEAN JIMMY DEAN
THREE WOMEN
NASHVILLE
BREWSTER McCLOUD
THIEVES LIKE US

& ive *always* wanted to see HEALTH!!!!

(i think there was a thread this summer when we discussed A WEDDING)

[AC126748]

Three Women
Nashville
Kansas City (totally underrated)

[n69n]

OH & his production of Pinter's THE ROOM, starring Linda Hunt & Annie Lennox!!!!!

"we're his fay-vo-ritt tenants!!!

[Mamie]

I was just watching our good friend Glebby in "The Company" last night. Right now that one looms large for me.

[Glebb]

Thanks Mamie!
Mr. Altman was a dear.
He insisted on a family atmosphere on the set . He wanted the process to be like a party. That is why Barbara Turner and Neve Campbell chose him to direct their project.
I saw him numerous times after we wrapped and premiered THE COMPANY and he was always kind and generous.
My sympathies go out to Katherine, Robert Jr., Josh A., David L. and Lowell D. - his closest supporters.

[Glebb]

And, my favorite Altman fims are:
A Wedding
Three Women
Dr. T and The Women
Gosford Park
The Company
A Prairie Home Companion

[StageManager2]

Glebb: You're in THE COMPANY? That movie with Neve Campbell?

[Raviolisun]

It has to be COME BACK TO THE FIVE & DIME JIMMY DEAN JIMMY DEAN, but I also loved A PRARIE HOME COMPANION.

[DG]

On a side note - I ran into Ms. Campbell in LA while shopping, and was chatting with her about THE COMPANY. I mentioned that I was acquainted with our dear Glebby through this board, and she just gushed and gushed about him

[StageManager2]

You actually referred to him as Glebby?

[DG]

No, SM2 - I used his real name. But I'm not going to do that on the public board without his permission.

[best12bars]

Glebby, that's SO very cool.

My mother knew him back in Kansas City, long before he hit it big. Our family has followed his career every step of the way. He will be missed by many who knew him and many who knew his work.

My personal favorites are Cookie's Fortune (I can't get enough of this movie!), The Player, and Gosford Park.

[Perfectly Marvelous]

Well, I already mentioned this in the other thread, but I suppose I'll put it here too:

M*A*S*H is my favorite Altman film. :)

[NCGuy]

Nashville, McCabe & Mrs. Miller, and (flawed though it may be) Popeye.

[cturtle]

somehow i missed the fact that GLEBBY was in the movie THE COMPANY until just recently, upon hearing of his passing. it was so much fun to watch THE COMPANY again this evening ... seeing him and hearing him ... but of course it was a bittersweet viewing. he lives on in our hearts <3

[EricMontreal22]

Many people didn't like it, but for the fact a certified (by his own words) ballet novice filmed dance better than anyone has before--The Company. I did love Gosford Park but probably more for the script and performances.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Hmm... I think "MASH" or "Gosford Park." I really zig and zag on Altman, but those two are pretty flawless.

[henrikegerman]

Nashville.

(Is this a trick question?)

I like "The Long Goodbye" a lot though.

[nmartin]

I'll say Cookie's Fortune. I passed Holly Springs, MS, driving home for Christmas and immediately thought of that film and Patricia Neal's performance. Why she didn't at least get an Oscar nomination for that is beyond me.

[Roscoe]

NASHVILLE for me. It is the one film where Altman's considerable strengths (astonishing skill with actors, ability to juggle multiple storylines) aren't overwhelmed by his weaknesses (cavalier attitude toward his audience, easy cheap jokes, allowing some actors to give overcute gimmicky performances).

[SueleenGay]

My screen name should be a clue. But so many others, too.
I recommend watching his films with English subtitles as it has all the overlapping dialogue that is sometimes impossible to hear. It is so great to "hear" every word.

And of course The Company will always hold a special place in my heart. One of the best dance films ever, in my opinion.

[Mister Matt]

Short Cuts
The Player
Gosford Park