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Maverick director Altman (1926–2006), likely best admired for M*A*S*H and Nashville (LJ 3/1/14), adapted Jimmy Dean (1982) after directing it for the stage. On the 20th anniversary of James Dean's untimely death, several of the actor's fans (nicely played by Sandy Dennis, Cher, and Karen Black) reflect on the tragedy and its lingering impact on their lives. Zooming in on the setting's five-and-dime mirror for flashbacks is a smart cinematic move in this creatively staged scenario dealin...Log In or Sign Up to Read More