Woody Allen is again in the news. A new four-part documentary analyzes his relationship with ex-wife Mia Farrow, who has claimed that Allen sexually abused her daughter Dylan. Allen was already cancelled once in 2020, when his publisher, Hachette Book Group, aborted its deal to publish Allen’s memoirs. What makes the prospect of the left blacklisting Allen particularly painful is that he is the creator of one bona fide work of genius—his 1977 film “Annie Hall.” The film is over 40 years old yet still more challenging than any film released in the last 10 years. If you’ve ever taken a course on screenwriting, “Annie Hall” seems a perfect example of what not to do. Screenwriting experts tell you: Show, don’t tell. Don’t break the fourth wall and talk directly to the audience. Maintain the tone without wild shifts—especially something as outlandish as adding a cartoon. Make the protagonist likable. …