Annie + iPhone

I don't know if this Annie Hall/iPhone spot is all that clever. I get it and all, but it's just a couple of insert shots inside a very familiar clip from Woody Allen's 1978 dramedy. Plus the footage from the film is muddy and murky and the iPhone footage is sharp and clear, so it doesn't even "marry," which is a hallmark of any sustandard ad or short. You know something? The hell with this ad. Not good enough.

Posted by Jeffrey Wells on April 2, 2008 at 12:49 PM

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krout Author Profile Page says ...

I smell a fake . .

Posted by krout Author Profile Page at April 2, 2008 1:11 PM

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bmcintire Author Profile Page says ...

Not a real iPhone spot, Jeff. Just somebody posting the fruits of their overabundant spare time on YouTube.

Posted by bmcintire Author Profile Page at April 2, 2008 1:12 PM

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JVD Author Profile Page says ...

Allen should go all American Apparel on their amateur ass. Hell, that billboard was a much better use of imagery from the film to shill for a product.

http://defamer.com/374841/woody-allen-not-satisfied-being-american-apparels-honorary-hebrew-mascot

Posted by JVD Author Profile Page at April 2, 2008 1:15 PM

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Joe B. Author Profile Page says ...

GREAT gadget; lame fake ad.

Posted by Joe B. Author Profile Page at April 2, 2008 1:35 PM

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rr3333 Author Profile Page says ...

Another April Fools Deal.

Back to reality: How 'bout Woody suing a company over a still of Woody dressed in Rabbi's garb from Annie Hall?

Posted by rr3333 Author Profile Page at April 2, 2008 1:38 PM

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Rich S. Author Profile Page says ...

I didn't see that other ad. D'Jew?

Posted by Rich S. Author Profile Page at April 2, 2008 1:47 PM

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Uncle Grambo Author Profile Page says ...

Sad to say it, but you got April Fooled on April 2nd.

Posted by Uncle Grambo Author Profile Page at April 2, 2008 2:07 PM

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televisiontears Author Profile Page says ...

A nuch better iPhone ad rip:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wKiIroiCvZ0

Posted by televisiontears Author Profile Page at April 2, 2008 2:28 PM

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D.Z. Author Profile Page says ...

It's 1977, Jeff.

Posted by D.Z. Author Profile Page at April 2, 2008 2:38 PM

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Edward Author Profile Page says ...

That David Lynch clip is great. He's such a wonderfully weird man. Love him.

Posted by Edward Author Profile Page at April 2, 2008 4:11 PM

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