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Celluloid Country: Robert Altman’s Nashville Is Required Viewing
I’ve always been fond of Robert Altman, and not just because he’s my high school’s most famous graduate. His 1975 film Nashville, released post-Vietnam/post-Watergate, combines politics and country music in a film that’s funny, poignant, and thought provoking. Its inclusion in the National Film Registry means it’s one of those movies everybody should see; thanks [...]
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- Matt B.: Rick, James (or his label) tweeted the review.
- Rick: Wow, the crazed fangurls and fanboyz found this one quick! (lol) James has one of the best voices in contemporary country ...
- Rick: Wow, how could you not include Marty Robbins' "Little Joe The Wrangler"! Tsk, tsk....
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- Michelle: Oops, I meant YOUR not YOU'RE! Sorry, I'm stuck on stupid today!!
- Jon: @NM Rick got the discussion going in that direction, I reckon, but there's nothing in his post that's remotely ...
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