| Reconstructing Woody: Art, Love, and Life in the Films of Woody Allen Contributor(s): Nichols, Mary P. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0847689905 ISBN-13: 9780847689903 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $24.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2000 Annotation: For too long, the films of Woody Allen have been interpreted as expressions of deconstructionism, nihilism, and postmodern angst. In this pathbreaking new book, Mary P. Nichols challenges this, arguing that Allen's work, from Play It Again, Sam to Deconstructing Harry, is actually an attempt to explore and reconcile the tension between art and life. As witty and complex as its subject, Reconstructing Woody shows that Allen is immensely concerned with human ethics, goodness, and virtue. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - Direction & Production - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - Political Science |
| Dewey: 791.430 |
| LCCN: 9807452 |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 5.94" W x 8.98" (0.81 lbs) 270 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For too long, the films of Woody Allen have been interpreted as expressions of deconstructionism, nihilism, and postmodern angst. In this pathbreaking new book, distinguished writer Mary P. Nichols challenges these assumptions by arguing that Allen's entire body of work, from Play It Again, Sam to Mighty Aphrodite, is actually an attempt to explore and reconcile the tension between art and life. As witty and complex as its subject, Reconstructing Woody shows why Allen, despite his recent personal turmoil, is immensely concerned with human ethics, goodness, and virtue. Ardent fans and strident detractors will view Woody Allen's films from an entirely new perspective. |
