The Woody Allen Fan Club

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Welcome to the Woody Allen Fan Club!



Current Members:

Cobpyth (President)
donniedarko
Gideon58
Mark F
Skepsis93

I'm basically making this thread because I'm planning on finally finishing his filmography (I only have three films of his left that I need to watch + his newest one) and then I also want to rewatch a few of my favorites (I just recently rewatched The Purple Rose of Caïro with my youngest sister), so I can make my official "Top 10 Favorite Woody Allen films". I thought this would be a good place to do that, instead of making a seperate thread for it.

You're all welcome to join this Fan Club of course (like with all the other ones).



Yet to explore much of him. I like Annie Hall, Midnight in Paris and Crimes and Misdemeanors. Wasn't really a fan of Blue Jasmine. The Purple Rose of Cairo, Manhattan and Stardust Memories all look very interesting off the top of my head. I'll use this thread more once I get round to watching more of his films.
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Have you seen The Front Cob? Woody's an actor in it, and while it has flaws in its story telling and I think pace it certianly has a charm of its own, especially the last five minutes.


And here's a genius post I forgot I wrote - which I found while looking for my review of The Front- made during some Guap "Ignore list" drama

Mark Fs: The Front


After 4 powerful writers of "movieforums.com" are put on, behind the scenes moderator, Guaporense infamous ignore list, their writing careers become shattered. Suddenly they're on every moderators ignore lists, and their film reviews are no longer seen. On the other hand small time MoFo, donniedarko is struggling to get by, earning bare minimum rep by day, begging for rep like JayDee. But unlike the "ignore listed" four- Mark F, Daniel M, Harry Lime, and bluedeed- donniedarko posts are still allowed to be seen. So the 4 blacklisted MoFos ask donnie to write their posts for them, acting as a front. Suddenly donnie is making 5 movie tab posts a day, sending in 4 70s lists, and becoming loaded on rep, and website reputation. But donnie is no professional writer- just look at his listed occupation- will all the rep and inside trade of Guaporense run MoFo get to Donnie's head? Will the full ignore list be revealed (better wait for the credits)?

ELLIGIBLE for the 70s list



So what's the benefit of joining the club?

Regardless, here's my list of top ten favorite Woody Allen movies, and the last couple could be replaced with any number of other films.

1. Manhattan
2. Midnight in Paris
3. Crimes and Misdemeanors
4. Hannah and Her Sisters
5. Zelig
6. Annie Hall
7. Bullets Over Broadway
8. Take the Money and Run
9. Sleeper
10. Radio Days

Some of his stranger movies which I happen to love, even if they aren't for everyone, are What's Up, Tiger Lily? and Shadows and Fog.
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Any of you guys seen Irrational Man yet?

Funny Face and I are planning to go see it on Sunday. It'll be my third Allen. I liked Blue Jasmine well enough but wasn't crazy about Bullets Over Broadway. I haven't seen any ratings or reviews for IM on here yet, I'm hoping it will be good.



Any of you guys seen Irrational Man yet?

Funny Face and I are planning to go see it on Sunday. It'll be my third Allen. I liked Blue Jasmine well enough but wasn't crazy about Bullets Over Broadway. I haven't seen any ratings or reviews for IM on here yet, I'm hoping it will be good.
Let us know what you think. Finally coming to my theater next week. My work schedule is going to be kind of nuts next week but I am hoping to fit it in.



Would recommend Radio Days to those that haven't seen it, saw it myself pretty recently and was pleasantly surprised by it. Definitely one of Allen's most cinematic pictures, it's basically his Amarcord



I wrote my dissertation on the man and his films' relationship to New York, if anyone has any interest in reading I'd be happy to upload it.
Sorry this took so long. Here it is: link

I got an 80, for the record.



My top ten favorite Woody Allen Movies
1. Hannah and Her Sisters
2. Manhattan
3. Purple Rose of Cairo
4. Annie Hall
5. Play it Again Sam
6. Midsummer Sex Comedy
7. Stardust Memories
8. Midnight in Paris
9. Scoop
10. Mighty Aphrodite



Sorry this took so long. Here it is: link

I got an 80, for the record.
If anyone's been mad enough to read any of it, I'd love to hear some thoughts, btw. Especially since based on my professor's comments I'm considering sprucing it up some and trying my luck with some journals at some point in the near-ish future.



So, can I join?

Anyway, I'll rank all I've seen.

1. Bananas
2. Everyone Says I Love You
3. Hannah And Her Sisters
4. Take The Money And Run
5. Annie Hall
6. Zelig
7. What's New Pussycat?
8. Crimes And Misdemeanors
9. Mighty Aphrodite
10. Vicky Cristina Barcelona
11. Midnight In Paris
12. What's Up, Tiger Lilly?
13. Casino Royale
14. Play It Again, Sam
15. Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex (But Were Affraid To Ask)
16. Broadway Danny Rose
17. The Purple Rose Of Cairo



Love Woody Allen's movies. There are certain favorites. Vicky Christina Barcelona is one of them : " You had a razor and you were raving ! "
Sign me up for the fan club.