The LAMBs in the Director’s Chair #22

by Shep. Burman · November 29, 2011 · Director's Chair · 3 Comments

The LAMBs in the Director's ChairEvent #22 starring
Woody Allen

He is a small framed man, wears a pair of thick framed eye glasses, rattles out a lengthy list of self-deprecating Jewish humor without showing any signs of slowing down, and appears to be successful with getting a foot in the door with a lot of beautiful women. When the name of Woody Allen crosses my mind, I immediately conjure up cinematic images from Annie Hall, Mighty Aphrodite and Manhattan as a representation of his on screen persona. Allen is more than just a neurotic persona, of course, as demonstrated by the repertoire of movies that he has written, directed, and starred in. Humorous storytelling would be his strong point and a love for his home state of New York demonstrates his vulnerability. Several writing members of The Large Association of Movie Blogs have sent in their articles about Allen’s career as a film director. It can be a challenge to write about his career as a director when he is heavily involved as a writer and actor in addition to his role as the movie director. All of the submissions have been linked below for your reading enjoyment. In addition to the written articles there are a couple of LAMB members who had partnered up to produce a podcast episode with an emphasis on Allen’s career. To listen to the episode just follow this link to the description page.

Editorials, Highlights & Misc. Files
The Most Beautiful Fraud in the World
Never Too Early Movie Predictions
And So it Begins…
Being Norma Jeane
Matt & the Art of Motion Pictures
The Droid You’re Looking For
Online Inquirer

REVIEW for Husbands and Wives (1992)
Can’t Stop the Movies

REVIEWS for Midnight in Paris (2011)
Cinematic Paradox
And So it Begins…
Silver Emulsion Film Reviews
Inspired Ground
Surrender to the Void
Big Thoughts from a Small Mind
Filmophilia
Andy Buckle’s Film Emporium
Film Forager
Film Gurl
Awesome Barnhart’s Reviews
Flix Chatter

REVIEW for Whatever Works (2009)
Cinematic Paradox

REVIEW for Everyone Says I Love You (1996)
Big Thoughts from a Small Mind

REVIEWS for You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010)
And So it Begins…
Silver Emulsion Film Reviews
Surrender to the Void

REVIEW for Stardust Memories (1980)
The Uranium Cafe

REVIEW for Sleeper (1973)
Cinematic Catharsis

REVIEWS for Manhattan (1979)
Inspired Ground
Andy Buckle’s Film Emporium
Film Forager
Defiant Success
Wide Screen World

REVIEW for Bananas (1971)
Surrender to the Void

REVIEW for Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
Defiant Success

REVIEWS for Annie Hall (1977)
Surrender to the Void
Defiant Success
Foolish Blatherings

REVIEWS for The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
Surrender to the Void
Defiant Success
Flix Chatter

REVIEWS for Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
Surrender to the Void
The Lady Eve’s Reel Life
Defiant Success

REVIEW for New York Stories (1989)
Surrender to the Void

REVIEW for Zelig (1983)
Film Forager

REVIEWS for Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)
Surrender to the Void
Film Forager
The Constant Viewer

REVIEW for Deconstructing Harry (1997)
Surrender to the Void

REVIEW for Match Point (2005)
Surrender to the Void

REVIEW for Scoop (2006)
Surrender to the Void

REVIEW for What’s Up, Tiger Lily? (1966)
Film Forager

REVIEW for Every Thing You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask (1972)
Surrender to the Void

REVIEWS for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
Surrender to the Void
Matte Havoc
Foolish Blatherings