Altman's supposedly uncinematic theatrical adaptions are rather underrated. The early 80s period contains some of his most interesting work, especially with respect to aspects of subjectivity, fantasy and desire (if you sway that way). Streamers and Come Back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean are compelling films. Personally, I don't care if a film is set in one location or an orgy of spaces and times, so long as something is contained within the frame that holds interest. I especially like the interplay between memory and present staged through mirrors in Jimmy Dean.