Short Cuts (1993)

Directed by Robert Altman
→ Influenced 2 films

Many loosely connected characters cross paths in this film, based on the stories of Raymond Carver. Waitress Doreen Piggot accidentally runs into a boy with her car. Soon after walking away, the child lapses into a coma. While at the hospital, the boy's grandfather tells his son, Howard, about his past affairs. Meanwhile, a baker starts harassing the family when they fail to pick up the boy's birthday cake.

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Films inspired by Short Cuts

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  1. Magnolia (1999)
    "Altman's interlocking-LA-stories epic is the explicit Magnolia template. PTA has openly acknowledged that his early films are continuations of Altman's style." source
  2. Boogie Nights (1997)
    "Robert Altman's "Short Cuts" influenced "Boogie Nights" with its ensemble cast and interwoven storylines. Anderson's film adopts a similar approach to character development and narrative structure." 10 Movies That Influenced Paul Thomas Anderson Ben Sherlock ScreenRant

Short Cuts (1993), directed by Robert Altman, has been cited as an influence on 2 later works, such as Magnolia and Boogie Nights. Check out the citations below.