Altman was cut from a different cloth than other Hollywood directors. His fly- by- the- seat- of- your- pants style went against the grain. Characters overlapping dialogue, spontaneous casting, improvisation with actors. These set him apart as a non-conformist in a sea of conformity. I saw Nashville once in 1975 and there are scenes I can recall today, 45 years later, that made an impression on my young mind.
How about Altman’s The Player? Scads of stars, some as themselves. I still lol when Buck Henry is pitching the sequel to The Graduate, with old Mrs. Robinson living in the house with her daughter & son-in-law.
One of the top three American directors for four decades. His 1971 McCabe & Mrs. Mille, starring Julie Christie and Warren Beatty is one of the favorite flms of Quentin Tarentino and Martin Scorcesse. Film critic Roger Ebert called it a most perfect motion picture in every possible way.
It's not my favourite Altman film but every so often I get the urge to re-watch it. It's painful at points, beautiful in scope and of course one of a kind. Great film.
@derekbd Yeah the idea of taking that character, and adapting it, to what was then modern day Los Angeles, was brilliant. Then there is everything else about the film, that makes it endlessly rewatchable to me.
One of the great American films. I got to go to Nashville in 2015 for a family wedding and the parthenon they performed at was right across the street from the hotel i stayed at. I was so excited to be near it.
Techincally speaking , probably the most recongizable and copyed directory in history. I Always feel Like the new Hollywood Moment snubbed him out of jealousy .
I love country music, and I'm not offended by this film. It really isn't anything to do with country music or even Nashville. Its more about the loss of innocence in America.
I saw Nashville in the theatre when it was new. Big group of high school friends. Only one of my buds liked it & me. The rest thought it was boring dreck. This movie is one of the two items I recall from 1976. The other is the Zappa/Beefheart LP Bongo Fury. Frank’s song “She’s 200 years old” remains a favourite.
Altman once filmed some scenes across the street from where l started a new job. Stupid me - l should walked over to be an extra, but l didn't want to lose my job. I will always regret being that dumb, being that close to such a great artist and not sharing the moment. Kids - don't be that clueless and take every advantage of such rare opportunities!
Altman is a legend but Louise Fletcher tells the story differently. Apparently Altman's anger at her husband, who was a producer on Thieves Like Us, led to him shunning her. You can tell he's lying when he says "she had to drop out" by the little hesitation.
Lily Tomlin may not have known about that, but she has said she was up for Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, so that she and Louise Fletcher essentially swapped parts.
To the charges of condescension, I'd note that the most ridiculous person in the film is the probably fraudulent "BBC reporter," Opal, played by Geraldine Chapin. Barbara Jean's talent, connection with her audience, and mental health issues are played very straight and sympathetically. Wannabe stars such as Albuquerque (talented) and Sueleen (not) are given poignant portrayals. Even the pompous country king Haven Hamilton is given some depth and integrity; at one point he is shown to be more concerned for the crowd than for his own injury.
took me 3 days to finish it so yea..bit boring, I get it though the critics always go nuts over human relationships and psychology and shit...but I like something of a narrative in there this film just has none it just jumps from one unlikeable character to the other all the way to end
My only issue with Altman films is that he loves writing characters who have constant infidelities and seem to show no remorse, which makes them hard to like or care for sometimes
@@randywhite3947 I don't think it's that silly. Altman was kind of a misanthrope, although he could have sympathy or even pity for his characters. I will say that I've rarely seen a film character so utterly humiliated as Sueleen Gay (Gwen Welles) is in this film. Yes, it is the whole situation--the sexism, Sueleen's delusions--that set it up, but the scene plays out in a way that not only is merciless and cruel but also borders on being cruel toward the actress. Artistically, I think it pays off, just like Kubrick's treatment of Shelley Duvall pays of in The Shining, but it still makes me squirm to watch it for reasons other than what's on the screen.
@@tpedes6673 I don't think gwen welles was actually traumatized. This wasn't a documentary. She must have consented to the scene right? It's not that she wasn't told what was happening. They're actors, it's their job
@@tpedes6673 he's often depicting characters in no win situations, with delusional aspirations who are sometimes easily exploited and who resemble people in real life. I don't think he's passing a moral judgement or 'pitying' them. he's just showing them
respect to altman and really like the movie, but being from nashville i will say it is a very west coast/liberal ivory tower take on the city and somewhat condescending in it portrayals of country music and the overall scene at that time. the fact he never been to nashville makes it feel like he just wanted to make a political satire on conservative culture which he doesn't really know about or probably really cared to know... he could have easily set this movie in los angeles around the music scene where he lived and would have had better insight on the fake movie stardom/pop culture, but probably that would have hit too close to home for a lot of people in his entertainment circles so he thought hitting a low blow at some backwoods southerns would be more rewarding.
Altman was cut from a different cloth than other Hollywood directors. His fly- by- the- seat- of- your- pants style went against the grain. Characters overlapping dialogue, spontaneous casting, improvisation with actors. These set him apart as a non-conformist in a sea of conformity. I saw Nashville once in 1975 and there are scenes I can recall today, 45 years later, that made an impression on my young mind.
Well put, thank you!
Still my favorite movie, even after all these years. And the greatest cast ever assembled.
nashville is my favorite altman but short cuts definitely has the greatest cast to ever be witnessed
How about Altman’s The Player? Scads of stars, some as themselves. I still lol when Buck Henry is pitching the sequel to The Graduate, with old Mrs. Robinson living in the house with her daughter & son-in-law.
Had no opinion of him until I saw Cookie’s Fortune. My jaw dropped. I watched his films, and couldn’t believe how much I had missed.
One of the top three American directors for four decades. His 1971 McCabe & Mrs. Mille, starring Julie Christie and Warren Beatty is one of the favorite flms of Quentin Tarentino and Martin Scorcesse. Film critic Roger Ebert called it a most perfect motion picture in every possible way.
It's not my favourite Altman film but every so often I get the urge to re-watch it. It's painful at points, beautiful in scope and of course one of a kind. Great film.
What’s your favorite?
@@randywhite3947 The Long Goodbye, do you have a favourite?
@@lewistyler462 Short Cuts
@@randywhite3947 Good choice.
@derekbd Yeah the idea of taking that character, and adapting it, to what was then modern day Los Angeles, was brilliant. Then there is everything else about the film, that makes it endlessly rewatchable to me.
... one of the best movies I have ever seen ...
it's a masterpiece. and these insights were fascinating!
One of the great American films. I got to go to Nashville in 2015 for a family wedding and the parthenon they performed at was right across the street from the hotel i stayed at. I was so excited to be near it.
Techincally speaking , probably the most recongizable and copyed directory in history. I Always feel Like the new Hollywood Moment snubbed him out of jealousy .
I took so long to finally see this film saw it today loved it. Still has relevance today with the political aspect. The music was great too
I love country music, and I'm not offended by this film. It really isn't anything to do with country music or even Nashville. Its more about the loss of innocence in America.
I saw Nashville in the theatre when it was new. Big group of high school friends. Only one of my buds liked it & me. The rest thought it was boring dreck.
This movie is one of the two items I recall from 1976. The other is the Zappa/Beefheart LP Bongo Fury. Frank’s song “She’s 200 years old” remains a favourite.
Love everything he has done!
I was an extra in this movie!
Amazing film. Still.
Masterpiece
OK..I HAVE to watch the full movie again..its been a while...
My opinion: The best movie ending ever
The true American poet!
All the actors were at their best in Nashville with Henry Gibson's atypical performance being an incredible surprise. But Ronee Blakely won the gold.
Altman once filmed some scenes across the street from where l started a new job. Stupid me - l should walked over to be an extra, but l didn't want to lose my job. I will always regret being that dumb, being that close to such a great artist and not sharing the moment. Kids - don't be that clueless and take every advantage of such rare opportunities!
I saw this movie when it came out. I remember singers like Loretta Lynn saying she would rather watch better films, like Bambi.
thats good
He look like colonel sanders
Ronnie Blakely and Lily Tomlin DESERVED THE OSCAR, I love Lee Grant, but she was not deserving
Ronnie and Lily were great in Nashville. Lee was also impressive in Shampoo. Wow. Tough call. Love them all and both films.
Wayne J Karen black, Gwen Welles,Barbara Harris, and Geraldine Chaplin should have been nominated.
Altman is a legend but Louise Fletcher tells the story differently. Apparently Altman's anger at her husband, who was a producer on Thieves Like Us, led to him shunning her. You can tell he's lying when he says "she had to drop out" by the little hesitation.
Lily Tomlin may not have known about that, but she has said she was up for Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, so that she and Louise Fletcher essentially swapped parts.
Louise Fletcher would have been amazing
But, Lily really proved how amazing she was in the role.
Lily was made for the role
Lili was perfect
To the charges of condescension, I'd note that the most ridiculous person in the film is the probably fraudulent "BBC reporter," Opal, played by Geraldine Chapin. Barbara Jean's talent, connection with her audience, and mental health issues are played very straight and sympathetically. Wannabe stars such as Albuquerque (talented) and Sueleen (not) are given poignant portrayals. Even the pompous country king Haven Hamilton is given some depth and integrity; at one point he is shown to be more concerned for the crowd than for his own injury.
What does Nashville exactly satirize? Does it satirize America? Politics? The entertainment industry?
All of the above
Yes
@@randywhite3947 ezactly!
took me 3 days to finish it so yea..bit boring, I get it though the critics always go nuts over human relationships and psychology and shit...but I like something of a narrative in there this film just has none it just jumps from one unlikeable character to the other all the way to end
My only issue with Altman films is that he loves writing characters who have constant infidelities and seem to show no remorse, which makes them hard to like or care for sometimes
That’s a silly problem to have
@@randywhite3947 I don't think it's that silly. Altman was kind of a misanthrope, although he could have sympathy or even pity for his characters. I will say that I've rarely seen a film character so utterly humiliated as Sueleen Gay (Gwen Welles) is in this film. Yes, it is the whole situation--the sexism, Sueleen's delusions--that set it up, but the scene plays out in a way that not only is merciless and cruel but also borders on being cruel toward the actress. Artistically, I think it pays off, just like Kubrick's treatment of Shelley Duvall pays of in The Shining, but it still makes me squirm to watch it for reasons other than what's on the screen.
@@tpedes6673 I don't think gwen welles was actually traumatized. This wasn't a documentary. She must have consented to the scene right? It's not that she wasn't told what was happening. They're actors, it's their job
"...characters who have constant infidelities and seem to show no remorse."
I've met a few of them in real life!
@@tpedes6673 he's often depicting characters in no win situations, with delusional aspirations who are sometimes easily exploited and who resemble people in real life. I don't think he's passing a moral judgement or 'pitying' them. he's just showing them
respect to altman and really like the movie, but being from nashville i will say it is a very west coast/liberal ivory tower take on the city and somewhat condescending in it portrayals of country music and the overall scene at that time. the fact he never been to nashville makes it feel like he just wanted to make a political satire on conservative culture which he doesn't really know about or probably really cared to know... he could have easily set this movie in los angeles around the music scene where he lived and would have had better insight on the fake movie stardom/pop culture, but probably that would have hit too close to home for a lot of people in his entertainment circles so he thought hitting a low blow at some backwoods southerns would be more rewarding.
Agreed! Glad someone said it
" but probably that would have hit too close to home for a lot of people in his entertainment circle". Have you seen The Player? It skewers Hollywood.
The film really had little to do with country music scene.
I think he wanted it set in the heartland for a reason. It's a metaphor for the entire country.
Nashville is a smug, condescending caricature of country music and its fans and is probably the most overrated movie of all time.
*yawn*
... it is both at the same time ... a caricature and a declaration of love ... thats why this film is so ingenious and such a masterpiece ...
WildwoodClaire1
Nah not really.
WildwoodClaire1 if you think it’s overrated why are you watching this video?
It's the best movie of all time