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Woody Allen: A Travesty of a Mockery of a Sham
By McGilligan, Patrick
- ISBN
- 9780062941336
- Publisher
- Harper
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Starred Review on January 31, 2025 | Arts & Humanities
While Woody Allen's 2020 memoir, Apropos of Nothing, overshadows over other Allen biographies, he may have met his match with McGilligan's (Funny Man: Mel Brooks) mammoth but never dull examination of the octogenarian's life and career. Although a fan, McGilligan has a sharp, critical eye as he covers Allen's 50 films, discussing each one's origin, production, critical reception, and success or failure at the box office. Likewise, McGilligan's war...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
