I guess because he made some truly genius movies: “Sleeper”, “Annie Hall”, “Stardust Memories” , “Love and Death”, the list is long. Every time I see “Crimes and Misdemeanors” I am struck with how powerful it is, particularly the Martin Landau half of the film.
Did Woody Allen molest his own daughter? It’s certainly possible. I know I automatically believed it when it was first reported, but the only evidence is accusations made during a heated custody battle. No criminal charges were filed, and he’s been in the public eye his whole adult life with this being the one case of supposed pedophilia. Until it’s proven I have to give him the benefit of the doubt, no matter how sick the crime.