I hate to go out on a limb after only one viewing, but Nashville strikes me as Altman's best film, and the most exciting dramatic musical since Blue Angel.

I've always said to people that auteurism is nice, but it's hypothetical, and gradually you learn how much or how little influence different directors had.

Lemon Tree is well worth seeing as a first-class artistic achievement bridging two civilizations.

I never argue with people about movies.

I hate to go out on a limb after only one viewing, but Nashville strikes me as Altman's best film, and the most exciting dramatic musical since Blue Angel.

The Window is not without a certain visual spell that makes it a first-rate artistic achievement.

I'm afraid you can't create tragedy out of abnormal psychology.