The Prairie Home Companion (2006)
Directed by: Robert Altman
Written By: Garrison Keillor
Starring: Woody Harrelson, Kevin Kline, Meryl Streep
Plot: A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.
Skews: Offbeat
What We Say: In Robert Altman’s last feature film before his death, the camera follows the cast in the fictional last day of the Prairie Home Companion broadcast. Altman goes with a fairly free form script in which the camera acts as a fly on the wall capturing the cast’s mid western charm and amazing talent for story telling. Casting some of the real cast members, this lovely film a gentle and so profound and respectful account of the magic these members created with every show. Be warned, this isn’t a mainstream kind of film and may try some patience. For those who care to venture, Altman embodies the spirit of the radio program and the respect it so deserves. Interesting trivia: As Altman’s health continued to deteriorate during filming, Paul Thomas Anderson stepped in to help his friend out with directing duties.
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