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"Woody Allen: A Documentary" is one more addition to I dream lo-tech's Typewriter Film series. Thanks to my student and fellow film buff John Christman for the lead.
I was too young to appreciate “Annie Hall" (1977) and “Manhattan" (1979), will need to view them again. That said, the Woody Allen films I did like are the recent “Vicky, Christina, Barcelona" (2008) and “Midnight in Paris" (2011). I also enjoyed his 1997 film “Deconstructing Harry." My favorite scene was when Woody’s character Harry Block, who suffers from chronic writer's block(!), got “out-of-focus.” Watch this clip:
* Typecast via Royal Caravan
15 comments:
That is a very nice model, very sturdy, and still quite portable, unlike the big desktop SG models. I personally like the Olympia typewriters, though I'd definitely go for the older models and avoid the newer, plastic-bodied ones like the pest.
I'm not a very huge Woody Allen fan either, but the reference to his typewriters piked my curiosity.
Wow! Wonderful post. I really enjoy your use of the videos.
As I was driving back to Zurich and crossed into German-language radio, one of the first words I heard was "schreibmaschine" and it was a piece about Woody and his Olympia. That said, I liked "Small Time Crooks" "Zelig" and "The Purple Rose of Cairo"
I have only seen one Woody Allen film, and the name escapes me at the moment. Black and white job, where they are trying to catch a serial killer and Woody eventually links up with his hero magician. I believe John Cusack and John Malkovich are also in it. What an amazing movie that was. Really made me want to watch more of his films, and I do believe I will.
After I have been fully immersed in his movie career, I will definitely check out this documentary. Anything with typewriters keeps me interested.
Cool post! Coincidentally, my daughters and I watched "Midnight in Paris" a couple of days ago and we all loved it.
Well done.
@Miguel, I've tried typing on at least two Olympias- SM7 and SM9 -both felt great. But for some reason, I'm not particularly drawn yet. I'll probably acquire at least one Olympia.
@Luis, thanks, good to hear!
@Peter, how amusing that you heard about Woody and his SM3 on the radio in Zurich. I have yet to watch the titles you mention.
@Ken, I think you'll enjoy the docu. Woody really loves his SM3,
@Mek, thanks! What great timing, that movie is something, isn't it.
@Bill, thanks.
Interesting post. I'm not a big Woody Allen fan, but I did enjoy Midnight in Paris. I'll have to check out the documentary. Maybe I will see Allen from a new perspective.
Very nice. I just keep wondering why so many writers remove the ribbon cover on their typewriters - they don't have to change the ribbon that often, do they?
That scene about the Olympia to which you refer is on YouTube. I caught it some time ago. I didn't realize it was part of a larger documentary.
I really need to catch "Midnight In Paris". I've not been a big Woody Allen fan, but several people have recommended that film. I'll give it a shot.
Great post!
@Dana, that's exactly what happened to me.
@Florian, Woody mentions in the docu that the cover was lost. Understandable since he's had the SM3 for decades.
@Streamlines, Midnight in Paris is definitely worth watching, you'll enjoy it.
Great photos as always. I love the Woody Allen movie about his childhood, or based on it. I'll have to watch that one again.
@1950s Atomic, thanks!
I guess I am more a style junkie than a typewriter one (even though we own 3 and are always open to taking on another) - I like the aqua one the best. Purely based on color. I also like the style of your blog - my first visit but it won't be my last.
@DearHelenH, thanks for taking time to visit and comment. You're always welcome here.
You got me confused for a sec. about the "aqua" typewriter until I realized you were referring to my latest post, not this one. Cheers!
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