Woody Allen is Back

Woody Allen arguably made some of the best films in cinematic history during the 1970's. Climaxing some would say with Hanna and Her Sisters after a brief exploration with his inner Bergman. Then like many artists he entered a surprising unpopular phase, comprised of small focused selfish films. Many people thought we had lost him forever. The 80s and 90s were diificult years for Woody Allen junkies. Then along came Deconstructing Harry and all was well in the universe once more.
On and off through the years we still see glimmers of that old philisophical wit and comic brilliance. 2003's Anything Else... his most recent Midnight In Paris... The point being that almost all artists go through our little phases, Some last longer than others. The 80s and 90s didnt treat Sir Paul very well either. But if we're lucky our lives are long, and these various phases come and go; and regardless of whether we make our art for the enjoyment of others or for purely selfish reasons, there's a damn good chance that if we keep at it and stay committed to that initial spark that first started our passion to create, we eventually come back.
Woody Allen's professional resserection and creative resurgence as a popular filmmaker over the last ten years has been a thrill to watch; as satisfying for the joy brought on by the pure love of his uniquely entertaining art as the encouraging rush of inspiration one feels when we see anyone make a comeback. The key is to never give up doing what you love most. And if you can help it, never stop loving what you do best. It may change and shift and morph over the years, but if you just stay consistantly working at it, no matter what that it is for you, Love and Death, or even Midnight in Paris may be right around the corner.