# Popularized Neurotic Comedy Larry David and Woody Allen Team Up For “Whatever Works” F By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-05-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larry-david-and-woody-allen-whatever-works References: [nymag](http://nymag.com/movies/features/56930/) Two of the most neurotic people in show biz have teamed together in what is sure to be one of the [most awkward movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plankton-the-movie) of the year. “Whatever Works” is written and directed by Woody Allen and stars none other than the beloved Larry David. Larry David plays a [neurotic physicist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mespace) who falls in love with a much younger woman (a character that seems to mimic Woody Allen’s real life). What happens when a movie gets neurosis overload? You’ll have to watch “Whatever Works” to find out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Neurotic Comedy:** Opportunity for the development of more neurotic comedy films that appeal to a niche audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Film:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating neurotic comedy films that offer a unique and niche entertainment experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV Show Latte Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latte-larrys.md) - [Nostalgic Mayonnaise Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meg-ryan-and-billy-crystal.md) - [Surreal Imaginative Fantastical Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/problemista.md) - [Iconic Comedy NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-lampoon.md) - [AI Persona Romance Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-me-1.md) - [Hilarious Mixed Nuts Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantersallorone-debate.md) - [Cheeky Movie-Referencing Mustards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-worry-dijon.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Coffee Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-delight-manhattan-hazelnut-mocha.md) - [Social-First Snack Comedies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzelized.md)