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Woody Allen as writer and director (Part 1)
Take The Money And Run [1968] [DVD]Take The Money And Run [1968] [DVD]
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His first proper movie as writer/director/star and one of the best comedies ever.
Bananas [DVD] [1971]Bananas [DVD] [1971]
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The one where Woody becomes president of a South American country.
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex But Were Afraid To Ask [DVD] [1972]Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex But Were Afraid To Ask [DVD] [1972]
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A series of sketches about sex. The funniest and most famous features Gene Wilder and a sheep.
Sleeper [DVD] [1973]Sleeper [DVD] [1973]
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The one where Woody wakes up in the future. Diane Keaton co-stars.
Love And Death [DVD] [1975]Love And Death [DVD] [1975]
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Having fun with Russian literature. But you don't have to be familiar with the subject matter to enjoy it.
Annie Hall [DVD] [1977]Annie Hall [DVD] [1977]
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The big one. It swept the Oscars. It's glorious and could well be one of the best movies ever made.
Interiors [DVD] [1978]Interiors [DVD] [1978]
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Nothing to do with decorating. His first movie where he directs and doesn't star and his first out and out drama.
Manhattan [DVD] [1979]Manhattan [DVD] [1979]
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One of the most beautiful looking movies ever made. Lush photography, gorgeous Gershwin music ... oh and it's very funny too!
Stardust Memories [DVD] [1980]Stardust Memories [DVD] [1980]
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Finally available again! One of his most talked about films. Is it autobiographical? He says it isn't.
A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy [DVD] [1982]A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy [DVD] [1982]
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His first to co-star Mia Farrow. A period-piece that's a very adult, very funny comedy.
Zelig [DVD] [1983]Zelig [DVD] [1983]
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A tour de force in special effects at the time. Woody interacts with historical figures in newsreel footage. It still looks impressive today.
Broadway Danny Rose [DVD] [1984]Broadway Danny Rose [DVD] [1984]
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Laugh out loud funny and beautiful black and white photography. One of the best.
The Purple Rose Of Cairo [DVD] [1985]The Purple Rose Of Cairo [DVD] [1985]
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The cinema comes to life for Mia Farrow. Allen doesn't appear but it's one of his most critically acclaimed pictures.
Hannah And Her Sisters [DVD] [1986]Hannah And Her Sisters [DVD] [1986]
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Another Oscar-winning epic. Allen is part of an ensemble cast along with Michael Caine, Carrie Fisher and Mia Farrow amongst others.
Radio Days [DVD] [1986]Radio Days [DVD] [1986]
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Allen narrates as he reminisces about the era he grew up in. And yes that is the voice of Marge Simpson co-starring!
September [DVD] [1987]September [DVD] [1987]
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Another break from light-hearted comedy to bring us a bleak, grown-up drama in the style of his hero, Ingmar Bergman.
Another Woman [DVD] [1988]Another Woman [DVD] [1988]
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A writer hires a room next to a psychiatrist and can hear every word through the walls. Another superior drama with Bergmanesque touches.
New York Stories [DVD] [1989]New York Stories [DVD] [1989]
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Three movies in one with Copolla and Scorsese directing the other two. Allen's Oedipus Wrecks is easily the best and one of his funniest pieces in years.
Crimes And Misdemeanors [DVD] [1990]Crimes And Misdemeanors [DVD] [1990]
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Another of Allen's ensemble pieces. Alan Alda and Martin Landau are superb. It's funny, touching and sinister. A mind-blowing achievement in modern cinema.
Alice [DVD] [1991]Alice [DVD] [1991]
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Allen gets the best out of Mia Farrow. A touching and sometimes funny portrait of adult relationships.
Shadows And Fog [DVD] [1993]Shadows And Fog [DVD] [1993]
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A moody black and white period piece set in Europe. A mob hunt a serial killer and mistake Allen for the mysterious strangler. An impressive cast includes Madonna making a fleeting appearance.
Husbands And Wives [DVD] [1992]Husbands And Wives [DVD] [1992]
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Allen's final movie to feature Mia Farrow before their highly publicised split. And oddly enough that's exactly what they're doing in this movie!
Manhattan Murder Mystery [DVD] [1994]Manhattan Murder Mystery [DVD] [1994]
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It's a joy to see Diane Keaton back (as well as Crimes and Misdemeanors co-stars Alda and Houston). A wonderful return to broad comedy. The cast are on fire!
Bullets Over Broadway [DVD] [1995]Bullets Over Broadway [DVD] [1995]
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Crime and showbiz combine in this period comedy. Another critical triumph and another awards haul. Well deserved.
Mighty Aphrodite [DVD] [1996]Mighty Aphrodite [DVD] [1996]
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Allen hunts for the real mother of his genius adopted son. Only to find she's a hooker. He attempts to improve her life and chaos ensues. Brilliant.