{"product_id":"robert-altmans-mccabe-mrs-miller-reframing-the-american-west-hardcover","title":"Robert Altman's McCabe \u0026 Mrs. Miller: Reframing the American West - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert T. Self\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Altman has made a dozen films that can be called great in one way or another, but one of them is perfect, and that one is McCabe \u0026amp; Mrs. Miller.--Roger Ebert in The Great Movies \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen he died in 2006, director Robert Altman left a rich legacy of films, from MASH, his breakthrough black comedy, through masterpieces like \u003ci\u003eNashville\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShort Cuts\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGosford Park\u003c\/i\u003e. But many would agree that his crowning achievement was \u003ci\u003eMcCabe \u0026amp; Mrs. Miller\u003c\/i\u003e, a daring downbeat film about a gambler and a prostitute. Robert Self now provides an illuminating new look at this long neglected classic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA snowbound version of \u003ci\u003eHigh Noon\u003c\/i\u003e, Altman's film has been described as a revisionist western, an antiwestern, and even a hippie western. Featuring cinematic icons Warren Beatty and Julie Christie at the zenith of their careers and a haunting soundtrack from legendary troubadour Leonard Cohen, it provided a new way of looking at the western and the West. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlacing the film within the contexts of Altman's career, its critical and popular reception, and the history of American cinema, Self shows how Altman's idiosyncratic interplay between story and style reframed the American West for a new generation. Viewing \u003ci\u003eMcCabe\u003c\/i\u003e as a kind of precursor to the New Western History, he argues that it both embraces and revises the conventions associated with the Western movie genre, especially with its antiheroic protagonist. He also highlights the film's portrayal of the contemporary counterculture, pitting the loner against corporate power and mainstream religion and granting women a newfound voice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition, Self sheds light on the film's production, showing how its rare sequential filming reflected the seamless collaborative efforts of director, actors, cinematographer, and set designer. Here, too, are Altman's trademark overlapping dialogue, painterly visuals, signature pan and zoom shots, crowded and communal mise-en-scenes, and a musical soundtrack mirroring the narrative--all in the service of Altman's inimitable storytelling and indelible gallery of fascinating characters. Self's beautifully written, admiring, and insightful study of this great film should significantly enhance its reputation and reinforce Altman's place in the pantheon of American filmmakers.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.22 x 6.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 07, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42157014777991,"sku":"9780700615513","price":98.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/817b88902c095858e9e1171fc9c60a63.webp?v=1733248009","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/robert-altmans-mccabe-mrs-miller-reframing-the-american-west-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}