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In reply to the discussion: Do you own any Woody Allen Movies? [View all]bathroommonkey76
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I've seen most of his films. The ones that didn't impress me usually stand out above the great films. For instance, I thought "Whatever Works" with Larry David was one of the worst films (of his) that I have ever seen. I just didn't buy into David's role in that film. Perhaps if it were cast with a different actor then it might have worked. I dunno.
Overall his good movies outnumber the bad apples. Recently, I watched "Blue Jasmine" and was amazed with Cate Blanchet's performance.
I never much paid attention to the gossip columns from the cess poll publications out there.
Do I think he molested Mia Farrow's adopted daughter? No.
Do I think Mia Farrow is a nutcase? Yes.
Does it matter what my opinion on this issue is? No.
I do believe that when these allegations originally surfaced in the 90s that the police/prosecution had concluded that Mia had planted these thoughts in Dylan's head. If Woody had done these terrible things then he would be sitting in prison right now. That's just my opinion.
Whenever I tell my friends that I admire his work I always get these strange looks. Personally, I don't care what they think. Woody Allen is one of the best writers/directors of Indie movies that Hollywood will ever see. I just don't believe they appreciates his films. He puts one out almost every frickin' year! That in itself is mind-blowing. What's more amazing is the quality of the films. Just look at the films that he has made this century:
2013 Blue Jasmine (written by)
2012 To Rome with Love (written by)
2011 Midnight in Paris (written by)
2010 You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (written by)
2009 Sdelka (Short) (play)
2009 Whatever Works (written by)
2008 Vicky Cristina Barcelona (written by)
2007 Cassandra's Dream (written by)
2006 Scoop (written by)
2005 Match Point (written by)
2004 Melinda and Melinda (written by)
2003 Anything Else (written by)
2002 Hollywood Ending (written by)
2001 Sounds from a Town I Love (TV Short)
2001 The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (written by)
2000 Small Time Crooks (written by)
Name another director that could have that type of resume' for 14 years!