I grew up a TV junkie, not so much a filmgoer. In 2020 I started a deep dive to improve my appreciation for movies. This blog is a diary of my film-viewing journey since then!
Brewster McCloud (1970) was everything I hoped for when I set my 2025 goal to watch all of Robert Altman’s films. The movie’s poster promises that it’s “different”—and it truly is. It’s bizarre and also deeply thought-provoking and darkly humorous, with an edge that lingers long after the credits roll.
As part of my quest to watch all of Robert Altman's films, Popeye was one I approached with
low expectations. Honestly, I selected
it early on... simply to get it out of the way. When the film was released, the reception was
far from enthusiastic, and at the time, I didn't have the film-viewing acumen
to fully appreciate the immense talent of Robin Williams or Shelley Duvall. Because of that, I always had a nagging sense
that I would hate it. But now that I've
seen it, I can honestly say that not only did I NOT hate it… I found it
surprisingly charming! While it's not
without its flaws, Popeye ultimately serves as a
heartfelt and well-executed tribute to the classic Fleischer Studios Popeye the Sailor cartoons from the
1930s and 1940s.
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Women (1977) is
a captivating and enigmatic psychological drama from the mind of Robert Altman,
who both wrote and directed this thought-provoking piece. If you're expecting a
conventional plot you’ll most likely be disappointed. However, if you crave a
film that challenges you to think and feel deeply, this movie delivers in
spades. 3 Women
stands out for its experimental narrative, with a storytelling style that
invites open interpretation.
Susanna York’s performance in Images earned her the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival. It was a well-deserved honor.
