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Title: The Nashville Chronicles: The Making of Robert Altman's Masterpiece by Jan Stuart, Matt Wolf ISBN: 0-87910-981-5 Publisher: Limelight Editions Pub. Date: January, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.62 (8 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: an excellent look at one of the best films of the '70s
Comment: I had no idea that there was so much anecdotal material to be had from the making of Robert Altman's country and western music opus, NASHVILLE but Jan Stuart has managed to interview nearly everyone involved. He traces the film's origins right up to what everyone involved (including country music insiders) thinks of it now. This is an exhaustive, detailed account of every aspect of how Altman's film was made but written in a very entertaining, engaging style.
If you're a fan of Altman's films then this is definitely required reading as Stuart provides fascinating insights into how the man works and collaborates with others. The best thing I can say about this book is that it makes you immediately want to watch NASHVILLE all over again and appreciate how much hard work went into it. Great reading.
Rating: 4
Summary: A Fine Work of Recreating the Time and the Project
Comment: A creditable piece of work by Mr. Stuart. I would have liked a little more on the artistic process and a little less on the soap opera of the cast and crew. It IS interesting to see how people have such complete misapprehension of one another and the motives of others. I guess that's what "Nashville" is really about, too. Stuart also tells us what happened to the cast in subsequent years, which I've alway wondered about and was glad to know. You come away with a reality-tempered respect for Tewkesbury, the screenwriter, Altman, the director, and most of the cast -- who obviously threw themselves into the parts and did the best they knew how to do. For some, their best was transcendent, and Stuart gives us the story behind those moments. A fine book that was obviously a labor of love -- and just a lot of pains-taking labor -- for Stuart.
Rating: 4
Summary: It Don't Worry Me
Comment: For any fans of this film, and indeed, for its detractors also, this is a must have guide to learning more about the behind the scenes gossip. I am glad this book was not written/published until the 25th anniversary of the movie, as enough time has passed for an objective view of the film to be made. There is no denying that this is a powerful, interesting and even disturbing film. I am espcially pleased that a great number of the actors took part in this book. I have always wondered what happened to Ronee Blakley, (who played the fragile Barbara Jean to a T in the film). Do not miss this book if you love the film.
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Title:Nashville ASIN: 6305918880 Publisher: Paramount Home Video Pub. Date: 01 March, 2004 List Price(USD): $14.99 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $12.29 |
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Title: Robert Altman: Interviews (Conversations With Filmmakers) by Robert Altman, David Sterritt ISBN: 1578061873 Publisher: Univ Pr of Mississippi (Trd) Pub. Date: January, 2000 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: Robert Altman's Subliminal Reality by Robert T. Self ISBN: 0816637903 Publisher: Univ of Minnesota Pr (Txt) Pub. Date: April, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title:The Player - New Line Platinum Series ASIN: 0780618564 Publisher: New Line Home Entertainment Pub. Date: 22 August, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $17.38 |
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Title: If They Move . . . Kill 'Em!: The Life and TImes of Sam Peckinpah by David Weddle ISBN: 0802137768 Publisher: Grove Press Pub. Date: 27 February, 2001 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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