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You're incapable of enjoying life, you know that? I mean you're like New York City. You're just this person. You're like this island unto yourself

No 68 - Annie Hall Director - Woody Allen I woke up this morning, the day after valentines and I wandered downstairs only to find someone had entered my house since I'd fallen asleep at 1:30, and was subsequently asleep on my sofa. So, rather than roll things up into giant balls I thought I would take my tea upstairs and go back to bed. So I did. And I thought I would watch the birth, life and death of (and finally recovery from) a relationship. A suitable choice for this valentines weekend. I have never really watched any Woody Allen films, but knew a little bit what to expect: neuroses , therapy and lots of girls with women. And yes, it is all there. But this film is brilliant. It is not just a simple love story - it is an intelligent and topsy turvy film that uses dozens of cinematic tricks and quirks in order to make the story come to life. The film begins with Allen's character, Alvy Singer, speaking directly to the camera and essentially delivering a stand up comedy ro...