Some Bury, Some Burn...

A week or so ago, I put Deconstructing Harry on my list of best Woody Allen films. Though nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing, it’s not a movie you hear people talk about much, and I know a lot of folks haven’t seen it. 

If, as David Denby said, Annie Hall was where Allen jettisoned his ‘schlump’ character and let loose his aggression, Deconstructing Harry is where he lets his id run free.  A lot of people were shocked at the very blue language and some fairly carnal sex scenes. The movie definitely deserved its R-rating.  

All that aside, it’s hilarious. I’ll be posting a couple of clips. This is the first. It’s perfect. Kudos to the set-decorator and costumer, too. I love the guys serving food.