Director Robert Altman dead at 81

[MrBern]

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/mld/ledgerenquirer/16067284.htm

CHRISTY LEMIRE
Associated Press

Robert Altman dies at 81.

LOS ANGELES - Robert Altman, a five-time Academy Award nominee for best director whose vast, eclectic filmography ranged from the dark war comedy "M-A-S-H" to the Hollywood farce "The Player" to the British murder mystery "Gosford Park," has died of complications from cancer. He was 81.

 

[Sefton]

I believe that Hollywood was able to sneak in a lifetime acheivement Oscar before his passing. That's their way of saying sorry we didn't actually apreciate you before but here's a little something before you die. Very sad news. I've always enjoyed M.A.S.H. (not the TV version).

 

[Tomasso]

He was alright; had a couple decent flicks under his belt.

Gosford Park,

Cookie's Fortune,

Pr?™t-?†-Porter,

Short Cuts,

The Player,

A Wedding,

California Split,

McCabe & Mrs. Miller and

MASH.

Then, he made another dozen that were okay.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

This news sucks. The Player was such an incredible film: a series of ethical dilemmas flashing like lightning.


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[Harp]

RIP

Altman, a classic and most insightful director. RIP

 

[jake_fink]

The guy was a true maverick, and the last of a now extinct breed of film maker. I was really hoping he had one more great one in him. Sadly, Prarie Home Companion was not it. But, wow, what a career.

 

[herringbonekid]

... and the last of a now extinct breed of film maker.

i wouldn't be so pessimistic. there are many maverick film makers still out there, it's the funding/distribution situation that is more the problem. and Paul Thomas Anderson is almost Altman reincarnate.

 

[Spitfire]

Mr. Altman - we allreday miss you!

 

[sarah smith]

if you haven't seen any of his films, you should. He was a true master.

 

[moustache]

Gosford Park

I really enjoyed Gosford Park.Costume magnificance and delightful setting.

JD

 

[GOK]

Gosford Park is such a brilliant film - it's one of my favourite modern movies.