Comments on: Top 10 Underrated Woody Allen Movies http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/ Movies with Rock Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:23:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Ryan A http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-18004 Ryan A Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:42:15 +0000 http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-18004 If you are a fan of Woody's then you must know about Jan Hrebejk. Hrebejk is a Czech filmmaker who grew up idolizing Woody Allen. His first major film, Divided we Fall was nominated for an Academy Award for best Foreign Film. His latest film to come out to America is Beauty in Trouble, a comedic love story about a beautiful, sex-addicted mother who must choose between her passionate convict husband or a wealthy Czech expatriate. The Los Angeles Times calls it an "instant classic", Variety calls it a "multicharacter drama masterpiece." Buy it from http://www.menemshafilms.com/ and recieve free shipping until December 18th. If you are a fan of Woody’s then you must know about Jan Hrebejk. Hrebejk is a Czech filmmaker who grew up idolizing Woody Allen. His first major film, Divided we Fall was nominated for an Academy Award for best Foreign Film.

His latest film to come out to America is Beauty in Trouble, a comedic love story about a beautiful, sex-addicted mother who must choose between her passionate convict husband or a wealthy Czech expatriate.

The Los Angeles Times calls it an “instant classic”, Variety calls it a “multicharacter drama masterpiece.” Buy it from http://www.menemshafilms.com/ and recieve free shipping until December 18th.

]]> By: Phil Fava http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15375 Phil Fava Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:41:59 +0000 http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15375 "Stardust Memories," "Manhattan," "Crimes and Misdemeanors," and "Hannah and Her Sisters" often duke it out for the top spot on my all-time Woody Allen list. I think it depends on whichever one I've seen most recently. But yeah, SM is terrific. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks so. “Stardust Memories,” “Manhattan,” “Crimes and Misdemeanors,” and “Hannah and Her Sisters” often duke it out for the top spot on my all-time Woody Allen list. I think it depends on whichever one I’ve seen most recently. But yeah, SM is terrific. I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks so.

]]> By: hardy http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15372 hardy Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:25:35 +0000 http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15372 theres a great movie called "sweet and lowdown" where sean penn plays a virtuoso jazz guitarist. i'm not sure how well known it is but i really enjoyed it theres a great movie called “sweet and lowdown” where sean penn plays a virtuoso jazz guitarist. i’m not sure how well known it is but i really enjoyed it

]]> By: Thomas http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15334 Thomas Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:49:48 +0000 http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15334 I was beginning to think I might be the only person who thinks "Stardust Memories" is among Allen's best. I've watched it maybe ten times over the years and I haven't tired of it. I was beginning to think I might be the only person who thinks “Stardust Memories” is among Allen’s best. I’ve watched it maybe ten times over the years and I haven’t tired of it.

]]> By: Phil Fava http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15303 Phil Fava Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:19:35 +0000 http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15303 Awesome feedback. Eric, I'm surprised you didn't "flay me wide open" for the comments I made about "Spinal Tap." Awesome feedback.

Eric, I’m surprised you didn’t “flay me wide open” for the comments I made about “Spinal Tap.”

]]> By: Eric http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15184 Eric Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:11:33 +0000 http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15184 I'm with James. I've only made it through 1 Woody Allen movie,The Mighty Aphrodite. After that I thought "There's 95 minutes of my life totally wasted". I have had some formal education in theater & film & get that he's unique. But I just do get the reverance or appeal. I’m with James. I’ve only made it through 1 Woody Allen movie,The Mighty Aphrodite. After that I thought “There’s 95 minutes of my life totally wasted”. I have had some formal education in theater & film & get that he’s unique. But I just do get the reverance or appeal.

]]> By: Jon Sholly http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15156 Jon Sholly Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:34:22 +0000 http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15156 I'd also like to nominate "Interiors" as number 11 if I may. That said, it may be well regarded these days. I dunno. . . Anyways, it's a really great movie and Maureen Stapleton is totally awesome in it. I’d also like to nominate “Interiors” as number 11 if I may. That said, it may be well regarded these days. I dunno. . . Anyways, it’s a really great movie and Maureen Stapleton is totally awesome in it.

]]> By: Eric Melin http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15148 Eric Melin Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:54:13 +0000 http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15148 It should be noted that I disqualified "Play it Again, Sam" when Phil was writing this list because I wanted to stick to movies that he wrote and directed. "Purple Rose of Cairo" is such a great film, another one that I would say was too critically acclaimed to be underrated, but obviously that's a matter of dispute as well. James, I appreciate what you are saying in one respect. Allen's status as an auteur is pretty unparalleled for someone who has made as many mediocre films. But his sheer output has ensured that many of them were amazing, and even if you don't relate to his movies, you have to admit that his storytelling style and clear voice has influenced tons of filmmakers. I challenge you to watch "Annie Hall" again and pay attention to the myriad devices he uses (animation, breaking the 4th wall, flashbacks/forward, etc.). He is a lot more sophisticated than many of his detractors give him credit for and has a lot more going for him than a couple good lines of dialogue per film. That said, he misses almost as much as he hits these days... It should be noted that I disqualified “Play it Again, Sam” when Phil was writing this list because I wanted to stick to movies that he wrote and directed. “Purple Rose of Cairo” is such a great film, another one that I would say was too critically acclaimed to be underrated, but obviously that’s a matter of dispute as well.

James, I appreciate what you are saying in one respect. Allen’s status as an auteur is pretty unparalleled for someone who has made as many mediocre films. But his sheer output has ensured that many of them were amazing, and even if you don’t relate to his movies, you have to admit that his storytelling style and clear voice has influenced tons of filmmakers. I challenge you to watch “Annie Hall” again and pay attention to the myriad devices he uses (animation, breaking the 4th wall, flashbacks/forward, etc.). He is a lot more sophisticated than many of his detractors give him credit for and has a lot more going for him than a couple good lines of dialogue per film. That said, he misses almost as much as he hits these days…

]]> By: James http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15147 James Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:26:36 +0000 http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15147 I am probably in the minority when it comes to readers of this site, but I don't see why people care so much about Allen's films. While I will say that Woody Allen is a talented writer, I have to disagree your entire list as saying these movies are "Underrated". Most of his movies IMO are overrated, with the exception of a few great lines of dialogue here and there. But then again, this is your opinion. I just wanted to know if I was alone in my thoughts (on a site that seems to have the majority of the population not be screaming fanboys and morons). I am probably in the minority when it comes to readers of this site, but I don’t see why people care so much about Allen’s films. While I will say that Woody Allen is a talented writer, I have to disagree your entire list as saying these movies are “Underrated”. Most of his movies IMO are overrated, with the exception of a few great lines of dialogue here and there. But then again, this is your opinion. I just wanted to know if I was alone in my thoughts (on a site that seems to have the majority of the population not be screaming fanboys and morons).

]]> By: Will http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15146 Will Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:40:23 +0000 http://www.scene-stealers.com/top-10/top-10-underrated-woody-allen-movies/#comment-15146 Oh, I also forgot to mention "Shadows and Fog" and "Purple Rose of Cairo" Oh, I also forgot to mention “Shadows and Fog” and “Purple Rose of Cairo”

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