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Why doesn't Arnold talk about this film?

posted 11 years ago by shantytown1212
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In the mini-documentary on the DVD, Altman makes a point of saying that Arnold will not talk about this film.

Anyone know why?

Maybe just because it's a minor, non-speaking role I assume.

[–] Schmoozette 11 years ago

I don't know the answer to that, but did you notice that he "broke the wall" in the "strip-down" scene, by looking directly into the camera? I guess Altman didn't mind, since he kept the take. But didn't that seem out of place to you?

[–] shantytown1212 11 years ago

I did not notice that. Like you said, Altman obviously did not think it was bad enough to ruin the take. Anyhow, the film has such a loose, informal, and improvised feel that i don't think something like that matters.

[–] Beau_Buffet (340) 2 years ago

Haha, you're right

https://i.imgur.com/4QNVyI4.jpg

He even does s double take.a

[–] TheArgentinian (7070) a year ago

I noticed he looked at the crew. Such an unnatural reaction.

[–] franzkabuki 11 years ago

Has anybody ever even asked him about it?

I think I might just about imagine Ahnold doing a commentary track for TLG though; much hilarity`s bound to ensue.

"facts are stupid things" - Ronald Reagan

[–] LinusW 10 years ago

I thought he said that Arnold didn't talk in this film.

[–] DracTarashV 9 years ago

Maybe just because it's a minor, non-speaking role I assume

Yes -- this may be a classic film in the eyes of many, but to Arnie, why would it even be worth mentioning? He probably felt he was exploited in it... "I strip naked because a guy tells me to? And I don't even get to pose or say anything? FAAACK YOU!". 

Hey there, Johnny Boy, I hope you fry!

[–] SamoanJoes 9 years ago

Maybe he just had a negative filming experience. I hear that Altman wasn't the nicest of gents on set.

[–] Foster (878) a year ago

He was barely in it---- WHY talk about it --- Was his second movie --- More a walk on

[–] RipRoss (557) a year ago

He's embarrassed about the mustache.

[–] PaladinNJ (21510) a year ago

It's a pimple in his career. He probably doesn't really care about it.