Actress Janet Margolin (1943)

The American satirical romantic comedy-drama film, Annie Hall (1977), was directed by Woody Allen and co-written by Allen and Marshall Brickman. Its main character, comedian Alvy Singer, reflects on his past relationship with Annie Hall that ended a year ago. Growing up in Brooklyn, he often challenged his mother with existential questions. While waiting in line for ‘The Sorrow and the Pity’, they overhear a man criticizing Federico Fellini and Marshall McLuhan’s work. In his mind, Alvy imagines inviting ...

Directed by Woody Allen, Take the Money and Run (1969) is an American mockumentary crime comedy that follows the life of Virgil Starkwell. Parodying the style of prison documentaries, the film uses ‘archival footage’ and ‘interviews’ with people from Virgil’s past. To protect their identities, his parents don Groucho glasses during their interviews, as they are ashamed of their son. As a child, Virgil is constantly targeted by bullies who steal and destroy his glasses. Despite this, he excels on an IQ test in school. However, when he steals a fountain pen, his teacher orders the class to ...