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How this film uses it

Woody Allen narrates the story in an uncredited voiceover. The tone is a mild, weary look back at a love that did not work out. That distance makes the film feel like a memory, and you sense early on that something will be lost.

Where to see it

The voiceover throughout. Allen's narration introduces the Dorfman family, Bobby's move to Hollywood and the people he meets.

How this film uses it

Bobby falls for Vonnie, but she is secretly seeing his uncle Phil. When Phil decides to leave his wife for her, she has to choose. Each pairing has its own history, and you feel for all three.

Where to see it

The choice. Bobby sees the Valentino letter in Phil's office, realizes who "Doug" is and asks Vonnie to choose. She chooses Phil.

How this film uses it

On New Year's Eve, Bobby hosts his nightclub in New York and Vonnie is at a party in Hollywood. The film moves between them as the new year arrives. Both look distant to the people next to them.

Where to see it

The New Year's Eve ending. Bobby and Vonnie ring in the new year in different cities, each with a faraway look.

How this film uses it

Bobby is married to Veronica and Vonnie to Phil. They have kissed once at dawn in Central Park and agreed not to see each other. At midnight both seem lost in thought. You get the ache of a love that cannot be, which is more moving because nothing is said.

Where to see it

The final look. Both look away from their spouses, thinking of each other, as the new year begins.