In this episode of the show we are continuing our June celebration of Robert Altman’s centenary with a great discussion about The Long Goodbye. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how Altman chose to deconstruct film noir, chiefly by stripping it of its iconography and by treating his protagonist as a fish out of water. We dig into how this movie still tries to fulfil its own genre obligations and whether it might be a bit muddy for its own good. We also talk about the role of improv in the movie, the subtle acting genius of Morris the Cat and whether it is a good idea to cast Arnold Schwarzenegger as an extra and expect the viewer to stay interested in what’s happening elsewhere in the frame.

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