The films of Woody Allen

schopenhauer The New York Masterpieces

They kept the bridge lights on past dawn— (oh yeah, past dawn!) / On a bench we brought along— (brought along!) / Down by the East River shore! (by the shore!)

schopenhauer Breaking the fourth wall

schopenhauer Cinematographer Gordon Willis used shadow and wide compositions to elevate the visual artistry of Allen's 1970s films.

schopenhauer The 1979 film Manhattan used widescreen black-and-white cinematography to turn New York into a living character.

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schopenhauer Match iconic film scenes to master Woody Allen's legendary New York masterpieces.

Fun Fact

Annie Hall title: Annie Hall was originally titled Anhedonia, a psychological term meaning the inability to feel pleasure.

Glossary

manhattan (noun)
A densely populated island borough of New York City, famous as a major global commercial and cultural center. Woody Allen captured this iconic borough in black and white for his acclaimed 1979 romantic comedy.

Gossip

Which NYC movie aesthetic do you prefer?

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Which iconic New York bridge is featured on the famous poster and movie still for the film Manhattan?

schopenhauer The widescreen monochrome of Manhattan

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In Annie Hall, Alvy and Annie famously struggle to cook what live seafood in their kitchen?

schopenhauer Redefining the romantic comedy

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Who was the legendary cinematographer of Annie Hall and Manhattan, often called the 'Prince of Darkness'?

schopenhauer The magic of Gordon Willis

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Which famous media theorist makes a surprise cameo in Annie Hall to settle a movie line argument?

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Which Woody Allen comedy won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1978, beating Star Wars?

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What was the original, psychologically themed title proposed for the film Annie Hall?

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What famous piece of classical/jazz music opens the film Manhattan over a montage of the city?

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Which actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Annie Hall?