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"[Filmmaking] is not the same. It&rsquo;s not as enjoyable to me.&rdquo; &ndash; Woody Allen says about his retirement.
Woody Allen, one of the best working directors, has called it quits. He announced that he is retiring post releasing his last movie "Wasp 22" this year. &nbsp;Allen is one of the pillars of theatrical cinema, writing over 80 movies and directing over 50 ones.
Today, we will cover some interesting facts about Woody Allen, followed by 5 movie recommendations.
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Here Are Some Fun Facts About Woody Allen:
1. Although Woody Allen is a living legend that has a great impact on cinema, he refuses to watch any of his movies once released. How ironic!
2. Another surprising fact about Allen is that he was suspended from New York University, where he studied communication and film.
3. He has written, directed, or starred in a film ANNUALLY since 1969.
4. Woody Allen is known to write his scripts on a typewriter, and he does not even own a personal computer. How&hellip; cool?
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Here Are the Top 5 Woody Allen Movies:
1. &ldquo;Midnight In Paris&rdquo;
One of Woody Allen&rsquo;s most beautiful and atmospheric movies; it follows Gil Pender (played by Owen Wilson), who is a screenwriter and a novelist. He is spending some leisure time in Paris with his fianc&eacute;e (played by Rachel McAdams).
Gil experiences one of the most magical nights in Paris, meeting Jazz stars and literature icons. As Gil spends time with these cultural legends of the past, he feels dissatisfied with his present.
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2. &ldquo;Manhattan&rdquo;
Described as &ldquo;Allen's love letter to New York City&rdquo;, this movie stars Allen himself as a struggling television writer and a twice-divorced middle-aged man living alone. In 1979, the movie was the sixth-highest-grossing film in the USA at the box office, and grossed more money than&nbsp;Woody Allen's Academy Award-winning movie "Annie Hall" (1977).
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3. &ldquo;Annie Hall&rdquo;
This movie has become an instant classic upon its release; it follows Alvy Singer (played by Woody Allen himself), who is struggling with his girlfriend Annie Hall (played by the beloved Diane Keaton).
Alvy reflects on his childhood, his adulthood, and his relationship with Annie. The movie manages to create a weird combo of surrealism and romance.
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4. &ldquo;Match Point&rdquo;
This movie is full of drama! It follows a former tennis player who falls for his soon-to-be brother-in-law's girlfriend, Nola Rice (played by Scarlett Johansson). This dangerous affair threatens everyone&rsquo;s reputation.&nbsp;
The movie includes a very interesting easter egg of a painting of a girl with a red balloon drawn by Banksy, the iconic graffiti artist.
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5. &ldquo;Blue Jasmine&rdquo;
The movie follows Jasmine who travels to San Francisco to live with her sister after her marriage collapses.
Jobless, depressed, and full of confusion, Jasmine is trying to manage her life as well as not passing on any chances.
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