I did not however enjoy the movie. Robert Altman captured my sentiments exactly when in the commentary near the end of the film, he starts to yawn incessantly because he's bored. He actually questions and hopes that audiences watching the film don't get bored as well. He knows it's bad. He's done some really amazing films. Surely he knew when to stop the movie or how to make it better but was bound and gagged during filming and editing. I love Garrison's antics, stories, and quirky songs. I love all of it, but he was missing too much in the film. Perhaps Keven Kline starring as Guy Noir was chosen to be the predominant actor (and narrator) because they thought he'd be funny in a quirky almost handsome sort of way. Perhaps Garrison didn't want the 'lead' or wasn't comfortable with the acting bit having been on radio his whole (most?) career. Unfortunately Kevin isn't all that funny - though I adored him in a Fish Called Wanda, the other actors clearly carried that film. If only they did truly write the show about how our culture has changed and perhaps shown direct comparison to today's interests and how PHC is so different yet loved so much by diverse audiences. Perhaps there was a whole plot twist casting Lindsey Lohan in the film, yet her part was so small and.. bad. Anyone have any insight on that? Perhaps this is just before she went into rehab?
Sadly, I love the radio show Prairie Home Companion, however this movie isn't going to win over any new listeners.