Woody Allen Works Hard

Woody Allen's win in the most recent Oscars was the highlight of that ceremony, if only to recognize his amazing, productive output year on year.  

And it's a good coincidence that during a travel to China, I got my hands on this WOODY ALLEN COLLEDVDCTION: 

The collection is only up to Scoop (2006). There are six Allen Konigsberg movies since, but i still did not hesitate to grab the box and get the chance to finally see Manhattan, Hannah and Her Sisters, Sweet and Lowdown, Husbands and Wives, and other top-rated Allen movies at IMDB, but whose DVD copies can not be easily found in the local market.

Bought this for the equivalent of 30 PhP each DVD. Cant over-explain the value. The cases can be neatly placed beside my books, inside my already sagging shelves.

The Top 9 of what Ive watched so far.

Not in the collection, but should be included in the best of: Whatever Works, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Midnight in Paris.

I have watched only about 30% of his opuses, so I should have more to add to this list for sure.

The complete list of what's include in this 'America Clerisy' Woody Allen collection.

By this time, Allen already have that trademark un-naturally twisting dialogue, comedy based on neurotic characters, simple moving plots, that not everyone will like. But no one can deny the smart feel of each one. I can not believe the output of this guy. How does he write? What's his motivation in still cranking out movies every year, without fail? When he wakes up in the morning, is he asking himself--is there any thing more left to prove?

Here's an interesting interview with one neurotic and one suicidal.