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Short Cuts is a 1993 American comedy-drama film, directed by Robert Altman. Filmed from a screenplay by Altman and Frank Barhydt, it is inspired by nine short stories and a poem by Raymond Carver. The film is set in Los Angeles, in contrast to the original Pacific Northwest backdrop of Carver's stories.
Shortcut had a mixed reception from critics. The film holds a 59% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 27 reviews with an average rating of 5.2/10.The site's consensus reads, "This road trip horror outing may take one Shortcut too many to count as a truly satisfying journey, but refreshing brevity and a show-don't-tell approach smooth the ride."
Robert Altman was an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He is considered an enduring figure from the New Hollywood era. His films are known for having satirical themes, unexpected quirks, with overlapping and improvised dialogue. He has deconstructed classic film genres like Westerns, crime dramas, musicals and classic whodunits.
In adapting Raymond Carver, Robert Altman crafted the ultimate actors’ movie—even 30 years later. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800 ...
This is a list of animated short films. The list is organized by decade and year, and then alphabetically. The list includes theatrical, television, and direct-to-video films with less than 40 minutes runtime. For a list of films with over 40 minutes of runtime, see List of animated films.
Robert Bernard Altman (/ ˈ ɔː l t m ə n / AWLT-mən; February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer.He is considered an enduring figure from the New Hollywood era, known for directing subversive and satirical films with overlapping dialogue and ensemble casts.
The Short Cuts Soundtrack was released in 1993 as the soundtrack album for the film Short Cuts. The album was released by the Imago Recording Company. Several well-known musicians provided material for this album, including Bono and The Edge from U2, Elvis Costello and Iggy Pop. Michael Stipe from R.E.M. makes a guest vocal appearance on one track.
A short segment of this sound remake of The Cat and the Canary (1927) is included in the short film Boo! (1932), the only footage known to exist. General Crack: Alan Crosland: John Barrymore: The silent version of this film exists. The Vitaphone discs for the sound version survive, but matching film elements are lost. Bride of the Regiment ...