This is one of my favorite Woody Allen scenes. It comes toward the end of Manhattan, Woody’s tour de force about relationships and life in Manhattan circa the late 1970s. It’s a stunningly shot movie, especially the black and white cityscapes set to the tunes of George Gershwin. It’s gorgeous and I always feel good when I’m done watching it. I love this scene for it’s concept -naming what you love about life- and for the way it is shot. I also especially love the tape recorder.
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‘Alright, Why is life worth living? That’s a very good question…Uh…Well, there are certain things I guess, that make it worthwhile. Like what? Okay, for me…’
For me…
Black & white movies especially when it’s raining outside (Bicycle Thief, Manhattan, Young Frankenstein)
Gene Wilder (In anything)
Morning newspaper (even more so on Sunday)
Wes Anderson’s first three films
Gardens and Parks (even more in a light drizzle)
The Beatles (pre- 1966)
Trains
Noreabang
Graffiti/Design
Girls in Salwar Kameez
Robert De Niro in The Godfather Part 2
Open windows
Women’s necks
Martin Scorsese’s work in Goodfellas
Swish
Running jokes
Rooftops/Terraces
Headphones
Laughing until I cry
Comics
Sev dahi puri
Balconies
Soft idlis with coconut chutney
Hot dosa on a cool evening
Rains (obviously)
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