Episode 26: Nashville
In this episode, Gavia and Morgan dive into Robert Altman's classic film Nashville, a sprawling ensemble set in the 1970s country music scene. Topics discussed include the film's depiction of women, its status as an unconventional musical, its politics, and... Jeff Goldblum.
Links
"Robert Altman’s Nashville is no attack on the city," Mike d'Angelo, A.V. Club
"Flashback: Robert Altman's 'Nashville' Angers Country Stars," Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone (spoilers!)
"Revisiting the Strange and Wonderful Soundtrack to Robert Altman's Nashville," Stephen Deusner, Pitchfork
"Keith Carradine on the music of Nashville" / Keith Carradine's Oscar acceptance speech
"Alice's Restaurant," Arlo Guthrie