Jason Bailey The Ultimate Woody Allen Film Companion

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A complete look at the extensive, ageless, unparalleled filmography of Woody Allen. Writer, actor, director, comedian, author, and musician, Woody Allen is one of the most culturally and cinematically influential filmmakers of all time. His films - he has over 45 writing and directing credits to his name - range from slapstick to tragedy, farce to fantasy. As one of history's most prolific moviemakers, his style and comic sensibility have been imitated, but never replicated, by countless other filmmakers over the years. In "The Ultimate Woody Allen Film Companion," film writer Jason Bailey profiles every one of Allen's films: from his debut feature, "What's Up, Tiger Lily," through slapstick classics such as "Take the Money and Run" and "Sleeper"; Academy Award-winning films such as "Annie Hall" and "Hannah and Her Sisters"; and recent gems such as "Midnight in Paris" and "Blue Jasmine." Bailey also includes essays on the fascinating themes that color Allen's works, from death and Freud to music and New York City. Getting up close and personal with the actors and actresses that have brought the iconic films to life, this book's behind-the-scenes stories span the entire career of a man whose catalog has grown into a timeless cornerstone of American pop culture. Complete with full cast lists, production details, and full-color images and artwork, "The Ultimate Woody Allen Film Companion" is the ultimate, indispensable reference to one of cinema's most beloved and important figures.