Part 3 of 3: 'Is Woody Allen A Romantic Or A Realist?' A discussion of Woody Allen's 1989 movie, Crimes and Misdemeanors, perhaps his finest. By Anton Scamvougeras.
I'm not sure about Allen's overall philosophy, but the point of this film seems to be that people are ultimately practical. Though Allen and Farrow clearly get along, she ends up making the practical decision and choosing the handsome, superficial, yet successful flake over him. The eye doctor also struggles with romantic feelings and with guilt, but ultimately he decides that he can go on living and that those feelings are do pass.
Wow - I really enjoyed that - Although I don't agree with every point I found the production value to be very good, and the analysis well above noteworthy!
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That seems to be the central question here. When there is no outside judgement, when we are the only ones left to interrogate that which we do, will we appropriate proper punishment? Or will we sweep our sins under the rug?
Wonderful analysis. Thanks.
thruid3 1 month ago
I loved these! Helped me so much with writing my essay! Thanks!
JuliannaAvalosTV 1 year ago
I really enjoyed this series of videos. I also agree that it's his best film. I've been saying that for a year!
MeatballsMarlowe 1 year ago
Hey, narrator! You ruined the ending for me just when I was about to watch this film for the 562, 894th time. Bastard.
CurlyPubis 1 year ago
I'm not sure about Allen's overall philosophy, but the point of this film seems to be that people are ultimately practical. Though Allen and Farrow clearly get along, she ends up making the practical decision and choosing the handsome, superficial, yet successful flake over him. The eye doctor also struggles with romantic feelings and with guilt, but ultimately he decides that he can go on living and that those feelings are do pass.
redmrlove13 2 years ago
Enjoyed watching these, thanks!
kavorka75 2 years ago
Wow - I really enjoyed that - Although I don't agree with every point I found the production value to be very good, and the analysis well above noteworthy!
[There might be some confusion about the Third Part because of the name change]...
tmdpc 2 years ago
We almost always take the easy route. If not caught, we can objectify anything, and by doing so find a reason.
chopin65 3 years ago
I think he is a pessimist. Most of characters suffer because of their preconceptions.
chopin65 3 years ago
That seems to be the central question here. When there is no outside judgement, when we are the only ones left to interrogate that which we do, will we appropriate proper punishment? Or will we sweep our sins under the rug?
Anyways. Great analysis.
MattIAm1987 3 years ago