Comments on: Woody Allen feels he’s squandered his career

By: Chase

Chase — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:34:19 +0000

Yeah, I liked “Deconstructing Harry,” too. Worst Woody Allen movie: tie between “Celebrity” and “Anything Else.”

By: Steven

Steven — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:44:10 +0000

I really enjoyed Whatever Works. IT wasn’t a big movie, but it was pleasant and entertaining with a good message I thought (overall).

Deconstructing Harry is really darkly funny too.

By: Susan E.

Susan E. — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:02:17 +0000

It’s possible that Woody either 1) picked randomly because he is asked so often that he doesn’t care and doesn’t have favorites or 2) picked the productions that he personally enjoyed the most. He may enjoy the company of Cusack and Johansen or may have had some personally enjoyable experience writing or filming those particular films. Either way, he doesn’t sound particularly concerned about his critically acclaimed-ness as much as his own artistry, which, in my opinion, is exactly how an artist should perceive his own work.

For the record, I love Radio Days, Manhattan, Annie Hall, Bullets Over Broadway, Hannah & Her Sisters, Crimes & Misdemeanors, Husbands & Wives, Sleeper, and Sweet & Lowdown the most. S & L because I really like Django, mostly.

By: Edwin

Edwin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:59:41 +0000

I loved “Bullets Over Broadway” and “Play It Again Sam.”

By: Chase

Chase — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:19:45 +0000

I’m with you on four of your picks for favorite Woody — “Annie Hall,” “Manhattan,” “Crimes and Misdemeanors” and “Hannah and Her Sisters.” I like “Zelig” a lot, but “Radio Days” never did much for me. My two — not that anyone’s asking, natch — would be “Purple Rose of Cairo” and “Broadway Danny Rose.”

I think “Crimes” was his last masterpiece. It’s a shame, but some of his films since then have just been downright embarrassing. I could barely hold my lunch for “Whatever Works,” and that’s coming from a Woody Allen/Larry David devotee.

By: Steven

Steven — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:56:50 +0000

I love Bullets, Radio Days, Crimes, Manhattan, Husbands and Wives, Love and Death…..I am probably leaving a favorite out.

Vicky was a nice movie, not one of his best. I think Purple Rose is overrated. Your list is a good one!