Short cuts

Short cuts

DVD - 2008

While helicopters overhead spray against a Medfly infestation, a group of peoples' lives in Los Angeles intersect, some casually, some to more lasting effect. While they go out to concerts and jazz clubs and even have their pools cleaned, these same folks also lie, drink, and cheat. Death itself seems never to be far away. A look at human life and American culture with over 20 lives interweaving.

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Subjects
Culture > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > Drama.
United States > Social life and customs > Drama.
Feature films.
Comedy films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genres
Feature films
Comedy films
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Published
Irvington, NY : Criterion Collection [2008]
Language
English
Other Authors
Robert Altman, 1925-2006 (-), Mark Isham, Raymond Carver, 1938-1988
Edition
Director approved special edition ; widescreen
Item Description
Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1993.
Based on short stories written by Raymond Carver.
Physical Description
2 videodiscs (approximately 187 min.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 in
Format
Region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, dual-layer.
Audience
MPAA rating: Not rated.
Awards
Golden Globes, USA, 1994: Special Award - Best Ensemble Cast.
Production Credits
Director of photography, Walt Lloyd ; editors, Geraldine Peroni, Suzy Elmiger ; music, Gavin Friday, Mark Isham.
ISBN
9781681432212
9781604650945
9781559409568
  • Disc 1: feature
  • Disc 2: supplements.
Review by Library Journal Review

Multiple-Oscar-nominated director Altman loosely but skillfully adapts nine Raymond Carver (1938-88) short stories in this sprawling and ambitious cinematic masterpiece. While changing the settings from the Pacific Northwest to suburban Los Angeles, altering a few plot details, and occasionally contriving connections among originally unrelated pieces, this adaptation faithfully captures the spirit of Carver's mostly downbeat but sometimes quirky and darkly funny tales of love, lust, jealousy, and loneliness. The film boasts an all-star cast, with Holly-wood heavyweights such as Jack Lemmon, Tim Robbins, Julianne Moore, and Robert Downey Jr. delivering convincing and memorable performances that bring Carver's characters to life. The new digital transfer looks and sounds wonderful, but the most impressive feature is the generous assortment of bonus material on the second disc, highlighted by a feature-length behind-the-scenes documentary and a filmed conversation between Altman and Robbins. VERDICT This package is a must-have for all movie buffs and Carver fans who don't already own Criterion's 2008 release. [See Trailers, LJ 9/1/16.]-Douglas King, Univ. of South Carolina Lib., Columbia © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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