Woody Allen's "Annie Hall" remains THE classic romantic-comedy, influencing every other film which came after. This is in part because it seems to depict the real-life romance of Diane Keaton and Woody Allen, while inventing many cinematic techniques which are now standard.
But is it Allen's best film? In ArtiFact 77, the world's leading Woody Allen critic, Alex Sheremet, is joined by actresses Christina Behkne and Jacklyn Collier to review and analyze what makes "Annie Hall" an enduring work of art.
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Timestamps:
0:00 -- why "Annie Hall" is a classic
1:00 -- Woody Allen as a child; "Annie Hall" is more personal than his other films; how Woody Allen sexualizes himself; understanding the child's POV as an adult
5:14 -- how "Annie Hall" interacts with memory; Woody Allen for intense misfits
6:54 -- anti-Semitism fixations; the role of stand-up comedy; Alvy Singer is the most realistic Woody character; Woody as a first introduction to Jewish culture; "Annie Hall" depicts two talented artists, which is rare in his films
12:38 -- Woody Allen has great taste in women; who is the "real" Woody Allen?
17:10 -- male vs. female responses to "Annie Hall"; sex in long-term relationships
21:38 -- disassociation in relationships; is Annie's drug use a problem; how these characters share flaws
28:13 -- your vices and sins vs. someone else's; security blankets; Woody Allen's hypersexuality
32:35 -- the famous subtitles scene; anxiety in "Annie Hall"
39:26 -- dating in the 1970s vs. 2020s; male anxiety is controlling behavior
41:02 -- the great flirting scene; why do Annie and Alvy Singer get together; Annie outgrows Woody Allen's character; Paul Simon's character; the Jack Nicholson connection
53:54 -- Woody Allen's athleticism; people who hate sports can't be trusted sports drama
59:04 -- Annie Hall is Woody Allen's most personal film
1:04:01 -- "Manhattan Murder Mystery" show preview
1:10:48 -- why Annie Hall's ending is so crushing
Tags: #AnnieHall #WoodyAllen #DianeKeaton
