Which party do you think is more internally divided? And which party’s more extreme wing is larger? It seems to me that the Republican Party has mostly ceded authority to its Trumpiest members (Mitch McConnell notwithstanding) whereas the Democratic Party is more evenly divided between its woke wing and the people who are disgusted by the George Floyd et al abuses but also think that “defund the police” is the stupidest political slogan ever.
I don't know how ended up on this newsletter, but it is safe bet that The Bulwark and JVL are behind it.
Either way, I've watched all 100 of the American Film Institute movies, and I uniformly dislike Woody Allen movies, and I think that scene is the scene he (Woody) just totally lost me. Allen movies bring out the worst in me. I see him, and I think, somebody should've beat him up in front of the girl's locker room every day of his school career. I think, his art isn't so great we have to forgive his other choices. But enough about me being mean, what is that "works" in his movies that I'm not seeing? Or is it that, because I'm a 6'1", big, mechanically inclined, outdoorsy type, none of his movies are going to work for me? And because, I'm never going to be an intellectual, no matter how much effort I put into it, AND I'll have to look up the wiki on Marshall McLuhan, because I have no idea...
1. I knew there was a reason I liked you. "Annie Hall" is my favorite movie too. If you find my book "I'll Have What She's Having" there's a whole chapter on the making of the film that you might find of interest. (McLuhan was not Allen's first choice for that scene.)
2. To the aspiring author: best advice is find an agent. Pitching a manuscript by a first timer by yourself means it goes into the "slush pile" where it may be months and months before it's looked at -- if ever. An agented submission is taken much more seriously. Good luck.
Which party do you think is more internally divided? And which party’s more extreme wing is larger? It seems to me that the Republican Party has mostly ceded authority to its Trumpiest members (Mitch McConnell notwithstanding) whereas the Democratic Party is more evenly divided between its woke wing and the people who are disgusted by the George Floyd et al abuses but also think that “defund the police” is the stupidest political slogan ever.
Alright, I'm triggered.... :)
I don't know how ended up on this newsletter, but it is safe bet that The Bulwark and JVL are behind it.
Either way, I've watched all 100 of the American Film Institute movies, and I uniformly dislike Woody Allen movies, and I think that scene is the scene he (Woody) just totally lost me. Allen movies bring out the worst in me. I see him, and I think, somebody should've beat him up in front of the girl's locker room every day of his school career. I think, his art isn't so great we have to forgive his other choices. But enough about me being mean, what is that "works" in his movies that I'm not seeing? Or is it that, because I'm a 6'1", big, mechanically inclined, outdoorsy type, none of his movies are going to work for me? And because, I'm never going to be an intellectual, no matter how much effort I put into it, AND I'll have to look up the wiki on Marshall McLuhan, because I have no idea...
Nice "City Slickers" reference in your last answer, LOL................
That list of favorite political movies was not a list, but a compendium. Let’s make this easier: What are your LEAST favorite political movies.
Two comments:
1. I knew there was a reason I liked you. "Annie Hall" is my favorite movie too. If you find my book "I'll Have What She's Having" there's a whole chapter on the making of the film that you might find of interest. (McLuhan was not Allen's first choice for that scene.)
2. To the aspiring author: best advice is find an agent. Pitching a manuscript by a first timer by yourself means it goes into the "slush pile" where it may be months and months before it's looked at -- if ever. An agented submission is taken much more seriously. Good luck.
The number of Republicans running for president in 2024 is going to dwarf the number running in 2016.
Is there a future for Never Trump Republicans? Can a Mitt Romney/Larry Hogan type every win another primary?