Annie Hall (1977) Audio Commentary

Rob Caravaggio Commentaries

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RC-2013-109: Annie Hall (1977)
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Recently, Turner Classic Movies aired Annie Hall, and I was reminded of just how extraordinary a picture it is—a romantic comedy that's exceedingly romantic and funny. This commentary was inevitable. As you watch Alvy's hangups doom his love life, you'll hear me marvel at the film's wildness, the way it breaks every rule. Along the way, I explain how Ralph Rosenblum and Gordon Willis influenced Allen's artistic vision, why the film's non-chronological structure works so well, and the background on Marshall McLuhan's cameo. Freud gets discussed, as does Shelly Duvall.
To sync up, pop in your copy of the film, and hit "pause" when the United Artists logo fades to black.
Show Notes

• Robert B. Weide's Woody Allen documentary
• The Film That Changed My Life book by Robert K. Elder
• Rosenblum's book, When the Shooting Stops, the Cutting Begins

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