For some reason I'd never actually watched a Woody Allen film, but I always found the quotes attributed to him deeply amusing so I got the DVD of Annie Hall.
I was expecting it to be a bit underwhelming - y'know, largely average with occasional moments of vague mirth. It's been described as a 'quintessential masterpiece' which, to be honest, makes me think of 3 hour Art House epics where no-one does anything, and the crescendo of the whole affair is a 2 second cut-away to a completely unrelated scene in a swimming pool*.
No chance. The man's a genius. I nearly laughed my ass clean off. Rent it, buy it, whatever. Seriously.
In other entertainment related happenings, I'm guilty of indulging in some pop-indie type music in the form of MGMT - Time to Pretend. I think it's the synth that's doing it for me.
To atone for my sins, I've signed up for Fabric First to get Fabric CDs delivered direct to my place of residence on a regular basis. Good Times.
* - Sorry. I used to watch a lot of obscure films at obscure times on obscure channels, drunk, changing phase from early to nigh shifts.
Two things:
- First. I can never register with movable type. Twice I've tried to register, but the confirmation e-mail hasn't arrived. Never mind.
- Second. Annie Hall's one of my favourite films ever. The scene in the cinema lobby, while they're waiting in line is absolutely amazing. Allen's a genius. Bona Fide. Try Bananas too - it's hysterical.
I've bought Manhattan, but not watched it yet. I'll look into 'Bananas' next.
The email thing should be sorted now. Yer 'Koof' account should work already.