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She was close to perfect as Martha, aka “L.A. Joan,” the groupie wannabe in “Nashville,” Robert Altman’s 1975 masterpiece. Her interactions with Keenan Wynn, playing her character’s uncle, are as clear an expose of immaturity and superficiality as I recall ever seeing on film. She’s come to Nashville ostensibly to see her dying aunt, the Keenan Wynn character’s wife. But she can’t be bothered with that.Shelley Duvall was an American actress. Known for her collaborations with Robert Altman and for playing eccentric characters, she was the recipient of several accolades including nominations for a British Academy Film Award and two Primetime Emmys. Born: 7 July 1949. Died: 11 July 2024 (age 75 years)
Famous for her role in The Shining, a film that I never did see, too violent. Did you know Kubrick's dedication to perfection led him to shoot 148 takes of a scene in The Shining, setting a world record for most retakes for a dialogue scene?
While Duvall was in London shooting The Shining, Robert Altman cast her to portray Olive Oyl in his big-screen adaptation of Popeye, opposite Robin Williams.The film was a commercial success despite negative critical reviews, while Duvall was praised for her performance.
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