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R.I.P. Robert Altman

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Never saw one of his movies, but it's sad to see the old guard dying off.

Edit: Wow, that statement was needlessly morbid.

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He will be missed. M*A*S*H was a great movie.
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Rest in Peace, Mr. Altman.
I'd like a qui-gon jinn please with an Obi-Wan to go.

Red heads ROCK. Blondes do not rock. Nuff said.

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I'm glad he had the courage to reveal his heart-replacment surgery at the Oscars last year. That was a bold move.

I've seen most of his films, but I'll have to see the rest of his work - sadly knowing there will be no more of it.

One of the greats, and he will be missed.
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Sad news indeed. I found out when the AD announced it on set this afternoon and there was a collective sigh from everyone in the room--he really was a force in film history and strongly affected both audiences and filmmakers alike. I regret that i have not seen very many of his films--perhaps this would be a good time to do so.
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I never understood why it took him so long to admit he had a heart transplant. It's not like he was coming out of the closet or something (which also would not be a big deal).
“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering
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Some people have problems admitting they are sick. Its a matter of personal pride. I've known people who did similar things. Its not uncommon.
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The insurance requirements and conditions placed upon directors or stars with a serious medical conditions are outrageous. I suspect he concealed it simply because he did not want to deal with all that bullshit when making films.


Sigh, I just received a screener of Prairie Home Companion and it will be a very bittersweet viewing, knowing that it was his last film.
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Originally posted by: Obi Jeewhyen
The insurance requirements and conditions placed upon directors or stars with a serious medical conditions are outrageous. I suspect he concealed it simply because he did not want to deal with all that bullshit when making films.


Oh I see. That makes perfect sense. So much I don't know about the industry...

"Don't say industry, Donald!"

(obscure charlie kaufman reference)
“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering
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Farewell, Robert Altman!

My enduring experience of his work will always be sharing the collective gasp of the audience when Emily Watson speaks out of turn while waiting table in Gosford Park - stunning timing!
Don't you call me a mindless philosopher...!