My favorite Altman film is "Gosford Park." I also enjoyed "3 Women," "McCabe and Mrs. Miller," "Nashville," "Mash," and "the Long Goodbye." He's done terrific work over a very long career, but he did not always hit the mark, not by a long shot. "Prarie Home Companion" didn't work for me; it was, in fact, quite creepy in a way that I'm sure he never meant.
I understand that actors really loved working with him, that he paid them great respect and guided them well. I'm sure he will be missed.
Reading is freedom.
The mind soars, no earthly cares,
no limitations.
A Maggers Haiku, 2005
Years ago my mother used to say to me... "In this world, Elwood, you can be oh so smart or oh so pleasant."
Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant.
You may quote me.
Elwood P. Dowd