The Shoutbox
Posted that last shout too early.
Meant to say:
Just to name a few of his early films that I loved. Some people don’t get his films, and that’s fine.
Originally Posted by ash_is_the_gal
Originally Posted by Wyldesyde19
Pre 1990’s (pre scandal) Allen was a force to be reckoned with
yeah and i'm trying to figure out why. it didn't help that pre 90s he was also in front of the camera in a lot of his films, and i've always found his presence to be SO smarmy and pretentious.

anyway, this was more of an excuse for me to rant. idk that i'll ever figure it out.
I don’t think there is anything I can say to “convince” you of his early genius. Love & Death, Annie Hall, Stardust Memories. Just to make a few
Originally Posted by Wyldesyde19
Pre 1990’s (pre scandal) Allen was a force to be reckoned with
yeah and i'm trying to figure out why. it didn't help that pre 90s he was also in front of the camera in a lot of his films, and i've always found his presence to be SO smarmy and pretentious.

anyway, this was more of an excuse for me to rant. idk that i'll ever figure it out.
Pre 1990’s (pre scandal) Allen was a force to be reckoned with. He had a few other hits after that time but to me, he’ll probably never reach those same heights.
I think a lot of the praise has to do with the feeling that he kind of invented a style of film, with its quasi-realism and emphasis on the ins and outs of adult relationships. Like, this might sound weird, but I'm not sure we have Kevin Smith without Woody Allen. I think there's a lot of influence in naturalistic (or, to be fair, naturalistic feeling, relative to mostm ovies) dialogue.
Well, most of them are utterly forgettable, especially these days. But I was always a little confused by the level of love for Annie Hall and Manhattan both. I guess I can appreciate some of the meta stuff in the former, though.

Loved Midnight in Paris, however.
i've had this conversation here before (on a thread, not in the shoutbox, but still)

Woody Allen films. i don't get the hype.
Originally Posted by Chypmunk
And thus the intrepid trio started on their trek to Mordor, both Mama Yods and the fearsome Torgo really hoping that Yinbo would be able to keep his ring covered up the entire journey this time....
I did NOT know! But with that sailor's jacket he's sporting, it's time for a new rooster in the henhouse. and just look at her expression! she's practically having to push him away.
Originally Posted by ynwtf
totes crushing here. and that chick with the straight jacket straps still loose from her institution escape?! MY KINDA WOMAN!

It's a fool's game. It's a shame shame.
You know that's Mrs. Kemp you're crushing on yeah?
They need to bring back the glass pony bottles so they can be properly enjoyed poolside.