Conversations with Woody Allen: His
Films, the Movies, and Moviemaking
(Vintage) by Eric Lax
Great For Filmmakers
In discussions that begin in 1971 and end in 2009, Allen talks about every
facet of moviemaking through the prism of his own work as well as the
larger world of film, and in so doing reveals an artist’s development over
the course of his career. He speaks about his influences and about the
genesis of his ideas; about writing, casting, acting, shooting, directing,
editing, and scoring—and throughout shows himself to be thoughtful,
honest, self-deprecating, always witty, and often hilarious.
Personal Review: Conversations with Woody Allen: His Films,
the Movies, and Moviemaking (Vintage) by Eric Lax
Ok I don't like Mr. Allen...I simply thrive upon his presence in this universe.

I never just saw a Woody Allen movie, read a Woody Allen short story or
listened to a Woody Allen monologue...I was a participant in them. No I
don't think I am psycotic, maybe a semi-adjusted bipolar person, who is
cynical and overly critical about most things in this life, however swimming
in the wake of Mr. Allen I somehow manage to smile at the "awful grace" of
this existance. I do feel guilty since he does the heavy lifting and I benefit
from it.
Recalling his movies is like recalling my first kiss, scoring my first
touchdown, pineing my first broken heart or noticing death for the first time.
I recall each flick; when, where, who I saw it with, and the state of mind I
left the theater to pursue the endless nuances of the adventure.
To the book. I hesitated picking it up as it is four hundred pages and did I
really want to be mesmerized by Mr. Alllen and Mr. Lax during this very
busy time. I resisted for almost four days then I was seduced, trapped and
on my way to an intellectual orgasm that seems to continue when I turn
each page.
These two guys are like friends you wish you had who made you totally
comfortable hearing them talk and thilled that you are allowed to just be in
the room and honored to be listening.
If you are an educator you must study it, if you are a doctor you must
examine it, if you are performing artist you must value it, if you are a writer
you must consume it and if you are, like myself an everyday person you
gotta love it.
Bravo guys you gave me a great holiday gift.
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