The 'A Rainy Day in New York' director claims, 'All the romance of filmmaking is gone,' as he expresses his disillusionment with modern cinema distribution in Hollywood.
- Apr 8, 2024
AceShowbiz - In a recent interview with AirMail, Woody Allen expressed his disillusionment with modern cinema distribution and his indifference toward cancel culture. Allen, whose latest release "Coup de Chance", faced distribution issues in North America, stated that he no longer cares about domestic distribution deals.
He compared the theatrical run of his 1977 Oscar-winning comedy "Annie Hall," which played for over a year in New York theaters, to the limited two-week releases of today. "Now distribution is two weeks in a cinema... And then that's it," he lamented. "The whole business has changed, and not in an appealing way. All the romance of filmmaking is gone."
Allen also discussed cancel culture, following years of waning popularity due to resurfaced allegations of sexual misconduct. "Someone asked me about cancel culture, and I said, 'If you're going to be canceled, this is the culture that you want to be canceled from,' " he said. "Because who wants to be part of this culture?"
Despite his disappointment with the industry, Allen remains uncertain about his future in filmmaking. While he contemplated retiring, he admitted that he has "so many ideas" and would consider making another film if someone provided financial backing.
Allen's popularity in the U.S. has declined since the #MeToo movement and the renewed scrutiny surrounding his past allegations. His $68 million contract with Amazon Studios for four films was canceled, and he has faced challenges in finding distributors for his recent titles. Nevertheless, Allen remains a polarizing figure, sparking discussion on cancel culture and the changing nature of the film industry.
