Woody Allen's Angst: Philosophical Commentaries on His Serious Films

by Sander H. Lee

Overview

While Woody Allen is generally considered to be a master of the comic genre he created, his serious films are very important in understanding his role as one of this generation's more influential filmmakers. In this work such Allen films as Annie Hall (1977), Broadway Danny Rose (1984), Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) and Mighty Aphrodite (1995) are analyzed for the common philosophical themes they share. Gender issues, Allen's love-hate relationship with God, narcissism and moral relativism, and the use of the so-called existential dilemma are among the topics discussed. The extensive research is augmented with a rare interview with Allen.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786476060
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	03/08/2013
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	414
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Sander H. Lee is a professor of philosophy at Keene State College in Keene, New Hampshire.

Editorial Reviews

he writes maturely, respectfully, intelligently...invaluable”—Choice; “an intriguing philosophical analysis of the work of one of the world’s great filmmakers”—The Journal of Value Inquiry.

From the Publisher

"he writes maturely, respectfully, intelligently...invaluable"

Choice

"an intriguing philosophical analysis of the work of one of the world's great filmmakers"

The Journal of Value Inquiry