Apropos of Nothing - Woody Allen

Apropos of Nothing

By Woody Allen

  • Release Date: 2020-03-23
  • Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 391 Ratings

Description

The Long-Awaited, Enormously Entertaining Memoir by One of the Great Artists of Our Time—Now a New York TimesUSA Today,
Los Angeles Times
, and Publisher’s Weekly
Bestseller.
 
In this candid and often hilarious memoir, the celebrated director, comedian, writer, and actor offers a comprehensive, personal look at his tumultuous life. Beginning with his Brooklyn childhood and his stint as a writer for the Sid Caesar variety show in the early days of television, working alongside comedy greats, Allen tells of his difficult early days doing standup before he achieved recognition and success. With his unique storytelling pizzazz, he recounts his departure into moviemaking, with such slapstick comedies as Take the Money and Run, and revisits his entire, sixty-year-long, and enormously productive career as a writer and director, from his classics Annie Hall, Manhattan, and Annie and Her Sisters to his most recent films, including Midnight in Paris. Along the way, he discusses his marriages, his romances and famous friendships, his jazz playing, and his books and plays. We learn about his demons, his mistakes, his successes, and those he loved, worked with, and learned from in equal measure.
 
This is a hugely entertaining, deeply honest, rich and brilliant self-portrait of a celebrated artist who is ranked among the greatest filmmakers of our time. 
 

Reviews

  • Yuck

    1
    By La1lau
    I believe Dylan—no matter how much he turns on the charm. No more Woody Allen for me.
  • Sexual assault

    1
    By Donye1983
    In 1993, Woody Allen sexually assaulted his 7 year old daughter in the attic of his girlfriends home.
  • A+++

    5
    By DahlTomm
    Woody Allen is hilarious and has a way of viewing the world with witty perspective at his own foibles and his priorities are both relatable and insightful! I truly enjoyed this book!
  • Misconceptions

    4
    By cyclingkostas
    When I told my daughter an inspiring actress that I bought the Allen’s book she said how could you ? He is a child molester little did she know how far away from the truth she was ... I m always scared about the masses this books explains why .
  • Rmpage

    5
    By rbmonzon
    Love it! It’s like watching his movie! Funny! Entertaining! Witty! So Woody!
  • A great read - explains a lot

    5
    By 7omr
    I have enjoyed many Woody Allen movies over the years, but had a long period of not being drawn to them. After reading this book, I want to get back to seeing the ones I have missed. Kind of like losing interest in a musical artist for many years only to return refreshed and remembering all that you loved about them. Greatly appreciated his clear telling of the allegations, particularly given the muddled reporting in the news. Found innocent after two detailed investigations - evidence provides the more convincing story. Happy to support him with the purchase of this book. Now just wish I could see the recent movies.
  • No good deed ever went unpunished

    5
    By Jasons2cents
    I hope Woody becomes vindicated. Great writing, hilarious chuckles and ironic tragedy.
  • Apropos of Nothing

    5
    By Stephen James H
    Brilliantly honest and inspiring storytelling.
  • A Great Look into the Life and Films of Woody Allen

    5
    By HalfGleason
    My introduction to Woody Allen came when I was a kid and my dad showed me the film, Bananas. Since then, I’ve made it a point to see all of Woody Allen’s films. I’ve also read his books, as well as countless interviews and articles published over the years. In Apropos of Nothing, Allen discusses all of his films and sprinkles writing and filmmaking advice throughout the pages. What the book does best, however, is give us a glimpse into the life of the man behind these great films. Allen tells his story in chronological order, but veers off on topics as they come up. Each time, however, he makes his way back to the established timeline. I loved reading Apropos of Nothing and I didn’t want it to end.
  • Apropos of Nothing

    5
    By blacy1
    I was skeptical about even buying this book. I had already formed an opinion of the scandal surrounding Woody Allen in the intensive press coverage received - especially after his adopted Daughter Dylan Farrow came out with her damaging accusations during the #MeToo movement with an open letter to the New York Post in March of 2014. Also, I read Ronan Farrow’s book “Catch and Kill” which has made Farrow one of the #MeToo movement’s favorite reporters. However, after reading Woody’s book, I have to say that Woody’s book has me seeing his side of the truth. And his book is so much more than just defending himself against the scandal. He has had such a long and storied career. And within this long career he has been a long time supporter of so many actresses which most support him to this day. Woody’s book was pulled by its original publisher Hachette Book Group. Of course, this came after complaints from another author - Ronan Farrow who’s book “Catch and Kill” was also published by Hachette. Farrow made a statement linking Mia to the #MeToo Movement - in response to his Mother’s accusations about Woody “She’s nuts, she’s jealous’ is an old and thin deflection tactic in child abuse cases, but she was in the crosshairs of that at a time when a certain echelon of a powerful man in Hollywood with the right team of publicists really held all the cards. In retrospect I see the parallels to some of the systems that I’ve reported on.” Read Andrea Peyser’s article in the New York Post March 28, 2020 entitled “Mia Farrow has finally succeeded in Destroying Woody Allen - and We Should be Afraid”

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