You Don't Need To Know The Radio Show To Appreciate The Movie

No shocking twists, no passionate dramas, just endless conversations in the backstage of a live radio show that's lasted for 30 years. And of course, all those beautiful songs, the ones that wet your eyes and the ones that crack you up. All these presented to you as our everyday life happens, in an atmosphere of nostalgia, by one of the greatest directors ever, and by an almost impossible cast. Meryl Streep is simply amazing -- no wonder Rober Altman said she was "25% above anyone else". Even Lindsay Lohan's performance is quite decent.

For anyone that's interested in the radio show in real life, you can find more information here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Prairie_Home_Companion
http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/