Worst director of all time.
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oldjon121 — 17 years ago(February 21, 2009 12:46 AM)
You know, it's funny
I came onto the wonderful Mr. Altman's imdb page - and, subsequently, his message board - due to the fact that it's his birthday.
And, after having had a mild chuckle - at the sheer lack of intelligence/lack of comprehension - in the interest of identifying the quality in an Altman film - displayed by the creator of this, your obligatory, standard-fare "Worst - of all-time" thread I was, unexpectedly, treated to your thoughtful, intelligent post, Movie-Jay.
I agree with all of your points on the aforementioned artist and his films (in fact, I've used a lot of them, myself, in the past and haven't articulated them finer). Truly well done.
The one thing which I'll add, of my own, is this:
People (most, not all, but most) - believe that, the enjoyment of a film - is dependent upon how quickly and easily it is to perceive and absorb that which is seen, heard, felt; when, with an Altman film - as with many of other forms of art and artists - an_actual_effort is needed to be awarded with the end of that effort. I mean, sure, I laugh at Apatow-crew comedies, and am entertained by action flicks like Transformers but the reward for having to "give something, to get something" - is so much more satisfying, both emotionally and intellectually.
Bottom line:
We need more Directors like Robert Altman - who require that the viewer embrace one simple concept: "Give to receive."
Just my two cents. ^_^
On a personal note
Just before I came on here, I had re-watched the haunting and insightful introduction which Robert Altman gives on the 'Rashomon' Criterion DVD The way he talks about Kurosawa filming the sun - and his subsequently having been inspired to apply the same concept - in his own, unique style, the very next day - always gives me chills. I just love it.
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mulholland_empire — 12 years ago(November 22, 2013 04:55 PM)
wow is this a joke? i know this thread is old but i feel the need too comment. yea all those ron howard movies SUCK! and so does arrested development. id probably rather watch popeye than splash or cocoon hahaha. you obviously know nothing about film too claim Altman was one of the worst directors ever. have you ever even seen short cuts or images ?????
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poeter-54-219599 — 12 years ago(October 31, 2013 05:10 AM)
The Long Goodbye is one of his best too.
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Prom_Queen_Carrie — 17 years ago(March 19, 2009 03:06 AM)
you got to love IMDB for grand overstatements like that. Are you familiar with every director of all time? Have any idea how many terrible ones have been? And you're posting this on a Robert Altman board? Fair enough if he's not your thing, not everyone's going to like him but come on whenever I see these "worst movie of all time"etc type threads it really comes off as a pathetic attempt to cry for attention over the internet. Lame.
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The_Dying_Flutchman — 16 years ago(October 14, 2009 09:26 AM)
This is only yer pitiable opinion. Among those who know and understand he was considered one of the most original. He had a huge influ16d0ence on those who followed his time. And what have you directed worth remembering??
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Connie_n_Raymond_Marble — 15 years ago(January 17, 2011 09:34 AM)
Wow. Some people have to fling t5b4heir angry, hate-filled political opinions into EVERYTHING. Even a nuetral IMDb message board. Altman was an egotistical douchebag? How egotistical is it of you to think your opinion is the only one that matters? You must be a miserable, frustrated person. And political opinions are like bungholes in case you didn't notice.
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Connie_n_Raymond_Marble — 15 years ago(January 17, 2011 09:53 AM)
Ugh. Another "worst of all time" post. How original. I'm going to try to explain this to you very simply. "Good" and "Bad" are subjective depending on the person. Just because you think something is "Bad" doesn't make it so therefore stating it as "Fact" is completely erroneous. What is "Bad" to you could be "Good" to someone else. And vice versa. I love Altman. You don't. That doesn't make you or me right or wrong. It just means we have different opinions and tastes. Got it? Now go tell your third-grade teacher what you learned. I'm sure she'll be impressed.
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