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March 24, 2009 - Tuesday 

Current mood:  amorous
Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities


Annie Hall

Annie Hall, written by Woody Allen and Marshal Brickman, and directed by Woody Allen, was released in 1977. Creating the romantic comedy format that was to be copied ad nausea, this is probably the last time it was used pleasingly, mostly due to excellent dialogue and story line and absolutely perfect casting. Diane Keaton is the Woody Allen character in shiksa form. She plays the self-conscious, quirky Annie Hall with a halting, second-guessing delivery that most likely could have been accomplished by no other performer.

The story of Annie Hall is about relationships and how they can take us to our depths and heights and everything in between. Each relationship, regardless of the outcome, is precious and an important step in self discovery. This concept, on it’s own, makes this a valuable film. Peppering in the hilarious inner thoughts, observations and unexpected diversions is what makes it genius. Only Woody Allen can create a product with the kind of honesty that lets everyone see the naked truths that apply to us all. Basically, it’s relatable. We all have moments we’ve cringed over and moments we wish we could recapture and sadly realize that there is no going back.

It’s hard to choose the classic scene from this work, but we must refer to an excellent and frightening portrayal of Annie’s disturbed brother by Christopher Walken. He personifies the discomfort of meeting a lover’s family for the first time. And, hell, it’s Christopher Walken!


After all is said and done, relationships make us whole, disappoint us, help us to yearn and learn and unfortunately, drive us completely insane…and we wouldn’t give that up for anything.



7:25 PM
 
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Munskydd Man
Munskydd Man

 
I saw it in Film/Cinema class in college. Very good. I love Christopher Walken. May I also recommend "Gaslight".

 
Posted by Munskydd Man on March 25, 2009 - Wednesday - 12:19 AM
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Fleshire

 
That's a good one. Plus that Carol Kane chick was in it.
Sexay!
 
Posted by Fleshire on March 25, 2009 - Wednesday - 4:00 PM
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The Cosmic Janitor

 
If only The Woodman could still make movies like Annie Hall these days.






Shit, I hate to say it but the stuff he's done in the 21st pretty much sucks embarrassing ass.






But in his golden days, nobody could match him.

 
Posted by The Cosmic Janitor on March 26, 2009 - Thursday - 3:31 PM
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