Tag Archives: Robert Altman

A Punk-Rock Musical from Australia?

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Ira

When I think about what kind of films would be made if the business were truly washed of its male bias, one filmmaker who always pops into my mind is Gillian Armstrong. Her films are all over the map in … Continue reading →

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TCFF Panel on the 40th Anniversary of “Nashville”

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Ira

Here is a panel that was hosted at this year’s Traverse City Film Festival on the career of Robert Altman in honor of the 40th Anniversary of “Nashville.” Panelists include Kathryn Altman, Ron Mann, Geraldine Chaplin, Michael Murphy & yours … Continue reading →

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The Most Influential Indie Films of All Time, As Seen from 1996

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Ira

I just stumbled across an old document on my computer, in which I was responding to a request from Filmmaker Magazine for a list of the “Top 10 American Indies.” The timestamp indicates that I wrote this in July of … Continue reading →

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Altman’s Birthday

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Ira

On the eve of Oscar weekend, I just want to make note of the fact that today would have been Robert Altman’s 89th Birthday. I don’t have the heart to take  this date out of my calendar. We all miss you, … Continue reading →

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Altman Remembered

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Ira

When word reached me this morning that Bob was gone, I was shocked. Perhaps I shouldn’t have been. His health has been an issue (and a topic of discussion) for a very long time. Back when I was at Fine … Continue reading →

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