Tanner '88 (Unrated, 1988) - Starring Michael Murphy, Pamela Reed and Cynthia
Nixon. Created by Garry Trudeau and Robert Altman. Written by Trudeau. Directed
by Altman.
Tanner '88 (Unrated, 1988) - With political season in full swing, this Criterion
Collection DVD offers a great opportunity to relive one of the wittiest TV mini-series
ever aired.
Originally shown on HBO, Tanner '88 follows the presidential campaign of Jack
Tanner. Written by Garry Trudeau and directed by Robert Altman, the series deftly
blended spoof and reality.
The two-disc set offers all 11 episodes. Extras include new episode introductions
with original cast members filmed for this year's rebroadcast of the series by the
Sundance Channel, and a new conversation between Trudeau and Altman.
A must-see for political junkies as well as those who love satire.
Bob Bloom is the film critic at the Journal and Courier in Lafayette, Ind. He can be
reached by e-mail at bbloom@journalandcourier.com or at bob@bloomink.com.
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