Becoming Woody

Allison 2022-08-27 22:43:44

It stands to reason that none of the elements in it are new, but after these materials have been Wooized, they do have a unique effect. If Annie Hall is the peak of WA's self-exposure, this film should also be regarded as a milestone - not only contributed to the romance between WA and DA, but also the first time WA tried to incorporate a little thought into each paragraph, despite these tentative The discussion is still so simple that it has become a sign of great voices in the future. There is such a dialogue in the museum: "What are you going to do this weekend?" "Suicide" "What about Friday?" I think there are some wonderful philosophical implications in it.

Some people don't seem to understand the shaping of the characters. Aside from the dramatic sense that the rapid adaptation of the stage play has not had time to remove, exaggeration is a defensive stance that is easy to adopt at the beginning of self-exposure. The implication is "I have to exaggerate enough for everyone to know it's not true" (and that exaggeration seems to be minimized in Annie Hall). Obviously, self-disclosure is something that takes courage, even for exhibitionists.

Second, this exaggeration is not meant to reflect "a superb loser and his self-inflicted life," but to dramatize the effects of anxiety. If someone thinks that this character is a clown, it will instantly elevate WA's play, and it is not easy to create a tragic comedy character.

Personally, this great viewing experience once again proved how important DK in WA movies is to me. She is the symbol of all that is good, from the outside to the inside. And how much I hope that Casablanca will not be re-enacted at the end, so that they can have a happy ending...

Too much to say, WADK, love you all forever!

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  • Allan: I wonder if she actually had an orgasm in the two years we were married, or did she fake it that night?

  • Allan: Yeah, I get that.

    Linda: What is it, fear or anxiety?

    Allan: Homosexual panic.