Popeye
Mar 01 - Mar 13, 2008
Robert Altman, USA, 1980, 35mm, 113 min
Sponsored by Fantagraphics and Cupcake Royale
An often overlooked masterpiece from director Robert Altman, starring Robin Williams and Shelley Duvall in the screen roles they were born to play, and featuring an unforgettable series of songs written by Harry Nilsson. Need we say more? The story of the spinach-eating, one-eyed sailor man seems a perfect adaptation for Altman, drawing strong connections to the stories and wisecracking anti-heroes of his most acclaimed films of the 70s. Williams proves himself in his first big screen role, bringing impeccable timing and depth to the character. POPEYE will warm the heart and leave you screaming "I YAM WHAT I YAM!"