As we wrap up the unit on director Robert Altman, I must say that the unit gave me more of an insight on a new brand of film makers. Altman's use potrayal of realism and abstract themes in his films are definately what make him a great director. This unit, my favorite of the movies we watched was The Player. I enjoyed the insight that Altman gave the viewers as far as Hollywood life is concerned.
A big part of the movie as far as main character Griffin Mill was concerned was the making of the movie Habeas Corpus. The question brought up in class (what the purpose of the Habeas Corpus subplot was) was one that I am stil confused about. In my mind, I feel like the subplot was simply a way for Griffin to get his slumping career back, but I am unaware of any other symbolism involved. I feel like there could be a deeper meaning, but I am unable to grasp that meaning. On another note, I really liked the character in the movie who brought the Habeas Corpus idea because he was funny as to how he explained his image of the film. The line I particularly liked was, "No homo ending. The girl must die." Or something of that nature. To wrap things up, I really thought that this Altman unit broadened my horizons on one of filmmakings' greats.
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