Woody Allen: A CasebookKimball King First Published in 2001. Woody Allen, who first became famous as a stand- up comedian and writer of comedy routines, also has had a distinguished career as a playwright, actor, screenwriter and director. While his celebrity status is attributed to some of his better-known early films such as 'Annie Hall', 'Manhattan', 'Hannah and her Sisters' he has produced more than ten new films in the past decade. |
Contents
SelfReflexivity in Woody Allens Films | 11 |
Dont Drink | 35 |
Existential Themes in Woody Allens | 55 |
Classical Music | 81 |
Creation | 115 |
Art Devours Life in Woody Allens | 135 |
Woody Allen and American Character | 143 |
Conversations with Woody 1555 | 153 |
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