AmericanJelly
AmericanJelly t1_ixdb8dm wrote
Reply to comment by Typical_Humanoid in What are some popular movies from well known directors you can't get into? by mranimal2
You're right, even disregarding the allegations against him, Woody Allen's point of view on the world is so repugnant it makes it impossible for me to enjoy his films. I just see his distasteful selfishness in all of it, and despite my efforts, I just can't separate the art from that artist. I liked that part of H &HS when it came out too (dating myself), I think because Michael Caine is so great. But I watched it again recently and just couldn't couldn't ignore the reality that the Caine character is cheating on Mia Farrow, Woody Allen's actual wife at the time. Art imitating life, I guess. Maybe can still watch Bullets Over Broadway, which as a straight comedy seems to have much less of Woody's take on relationships.
AmericanJelly t1_j1ml2p6 wrote
Reply to Did Oliver Cromwell Ban Christmas? by Brattonismybae
So the first "war on Christmas" was really the result of religious zealotry? Ironic.