Film of the Week: Manhattan (1979)

Perhaps Woody Allen's greatest work, Manhattan could well be considered less a film, and more a celebration of the oddities and the beauty that make New York what it is. The film centers around a 42 year old man who dates a 17 year old girl after his lesbian ex wife decides to write a tell all account of their marriage. The man begins to fall in love with his friend's mistress, played wonderfully by Diane Keaton, and their romance only confuses our protagonist further. The film develops a wonderful love story as it examines life in the center of civilization. This film is a fantastic choice for anyone who loves New York and the energy that those who love New York thrive on.