Cardon - Personal Avatar

If I had to choose an avatar for myself I would have to go with Annie Hall (1977). Many consider her ditsy compared to Alvy’s neurotic disposition, but I find her to be refreshing. She is unconcerned with what others think, and most importantly she is sincere. Annie finds joy and wonder in life’s simplest things. She is definitely quirky, but that only adds to her air of intrigue. Another important aspect of her character was the manner in which she dressed. She didn’t feel the need to expose a lot of skin or leg; instead she chose a very androgynous look. She doesn’t appear manly at all, but in a sense sort of innocent almost in a make believe way. Annie’s wardrobe in the movie was actually Diane Keaton’s. The costume designer on set disapproved of Keaton’s attire, but Woody Allen defends her by saying, “Leave her. She's a genius. Let's just leave her alone, let her wear what she wants.” That was a very smart move on Allen’s part, because Keaton’s individual style sparked a huge craze in women’s fashion during the late 70s. Not many people realize that Diane Keaton’s real name is Diane Hall. Her nickname in real like is Annie, which explains the title of the movie. Another admirable quality of Annie's is her consistent optimism regardless of the situation. Her optimism and Alvy's humorous negativity is what adds to such great comedic relief throughout the movie.