11/15/2015
Biographer (Roman Candle: The Life of Bobby Darin; All the Things You Are: The Life of Tony Bennett) and novelist (Red Love) Evanier looks at Woody Allen's 50-plus-year career, particularly as a filmmaker. He provides rare insight into the notoriously private life of his subject and explores the rich textures of his films. Allen's persona has become ingrained in popular culture, partly owing to his private affairs, but more so for his ability to consistently release films. This is a testament to his enjoyment of moviemaking, which he refers to as his "drug," as well as his belief that he has not yet produced any significant work. This contradiction makes Allen a compelling figure, particularly when he has been nominated 23 times for the Academy Awards, earning more screenwriting nominations than any other in the Best Original Screenplay category. Evanier covers many of Allen's films, discussing plot points and significant themes. He also delves into aspects of his life that have helped create his public persona. VERDICT This book, released to coincide with the director's 80th birthday, is recommended for serious fans of Allen's work. There is enough biographical information to satisfy any curious reader, but the in-depth analysis of his professional endeavors is the book's real strength.—Gary Medina, Marymount California Univ. Lib.
In this first biography of Woody Allen in over a decade, David Evanier discusses key movies, plays and prose as well as Allen's personal life. Evanier tackles the themes that Allen has spent a lifetime sorting through in art: morality, sexuality, Judaism, the eternal struggle of head and heart. Woody will be the definitive word on a major American talent as he begins his ninth decade, and his sixth decade of making movies.
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Woody: The Biography
In this first biography of Woody Allen in over a decade, David Evanier discusses key movies, plays and prose as well as Allen's personal life. Evanier tackles the themes that Allen has spent a lifetime sorting through in art: morality, sexuality, Judaism, the eternal struggle of head and heart. Woody will be the definitive word on a major American talent as he begins his ninth decade, and his sixth decade of making movies.
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BN ID: | 2940169455878 |
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Publisher: | Macmillan Audio |
Publication date: | 11/03/2015 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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