My first major article, “A Difficult Redemption: Facing the Other in Woody Allen’s Exilic Period,” will be published in A Companion to Woody Allen (Wiley-Blackwell), edited by Peter J. Bailey (St. Lawrence University) and Sam B. Girgus (Vanderbilt University). The book is due out in April 2013 and can be pre-ordered on Amazon.
The article examines the themes of exile and redemption in Allen’s recent films by deploying a method of film analysis developed from the ethical philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas. The article focuses on Allen’s 2005 film Match Point as an example of the ethical turn in his film art during what I call his “exilic period.” I look forward to hearing from those of you who have a chance to read the article.
Congratulations, John!!