It has been a few weeks since we’ve heard anything about Fading Gigolo, the upcoming film written and directed by John Turturro and starring Woody Allen. We now have a couple of international release dates, and it looks like we will definitely see the film in 2013. We also have confirmation of another addition to […]
“A Fine, Workable Comedy”: Mighty Aphrodite – The Woody Allen Pages Review
Coming off two really great comedies, Mighty Aphrodite brings Allen back to contemporary New York for more fun. This time it’s ‘Pygmalion‘ set in the Woody Allen world. It’s a fun, light hearted comedy that doesn’t have much to say. But it’s anchored by plenty of jokes and one amazing performance. Woody Allen stars as […]
Rumours of Woody Allen’s 2014 Film To Be Set In Greece
There’s been a report that Woody Allen’s next film after Blue Jasmine will be set in Greece. The film, if rumours are true, will be released in 2014, keeping with the Allen tradition of a film a year. The report comes from Greek Hollywood Reporter, taking it from other sources. They claim casting includes Brad […]
First Look At Louis CK in Blue Jasmine + New Interview Discussing Allen
Louis CK features in the latest image from Blue Jasmine, released by Sony Pictures Classics. It is our sixth look at the upcoming film from Woody Allen, which is set for a limited US release on 26th July 2013. Louis CK appears in the photo alongside Sally Hawkins. Both appear to be at the same […]
Mar News Bits 2: Wallace Shawn, Freida Pinto, Sam Mendes, Anthony Perkins, Adam Leon, Picking Up the Pieces, The Matrix and more
Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen news bits from around the web. Wallace Shawn has appeared in over 150 films, and his latest is ‘Admission‘ with Tina Fey. He has also appeared in many of Allen’s films, but none more famous than in Manhattan, where he made a cameo as Diane Keaton‘s ex […]
Three New Images From ‘Blue Jasmine’ Features Alec Baldwin, Andrew Dice Clay And More
Sony Picture Classics has released three new images from Blue Jasmine, the 2013 film written and directed by Woody Allen, slated for eth 26th July release in the US. The new images include our first official look at some of the films characters and stars, including Alec Baldwin, Andrew Dice Clay and Bobby Cannavale. The […]
VOTW: Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan Impersonate Woody Allen
We have reached into Bullets Over Broadway in our series of reviews, which truly begins the era of Woody Allen surrogates. Some good, some bad – they are a long line of people doing Woody Allen impersonations. It got us thinking about the very best ones – and these two came to mind. Hailing from […]
“A Delightful Romp”: Bullets Over Broadway – The Woody Allen Pages Review
Woody Allen said in Manhattan that art is what living is for. But is it worth killing for? That’s the big question at the heart of this delightful film. Full of humour and crazy characters, but also deeply resonate and with big ideas. It has a style and substance that is part of all his […]
March News Bits 1: Sarah Silverman, Portlandia, Michael R. Miller, Bani And Nani, Sally Jesse Raphael, Cardigan, Taxi Driver and more
Our twice monthly round-up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. Sarah Silverman presented a screening of Crimes And Misdemeanors in LA last month as part of the Wayne Federman International Film Festival. Here’s a picture from the event. Silverman has been a vocal fan of Allen’s work, but the two of them also […]
VOTW: Annie Hall’s 1978 Academy Awards Triumph
This year was a great Oscars, with so many great films getting the spotlight. We covered Woody Allen’s only appearance at the awards in our previous video of the week, and we continue to look at Allen at the Oscars this week. His best year was 1978, the 50th Academy Awards ceremony, and the film […]
First Image From ‘Blue Jasmine’ Features Cate Blanchett And Sally Hawkins
Sony Pictures Classics have released the very first image from Woody Allen’s 2013 film, Blue Jasmine. The image is of Cate Blanchett and Sally Hawkins, who play sisters in what is described as a ‘serious drama’. Click on the image for full size! Blanchett certainly doesn’t look happy in that photo. Both characters are dressed […]
Woodywatch: ‘The Revisionist’ Premiere
Woody Allen has been out and about again. This week he attended the premiere of ‘The Revisionist’ at the Cherry Lane Threatre in New York. The new play was written by and stars Jesse Eisenberg, Allen’s co-star from To Rome With Love. The play runs from now til 21st April, and also stars Vanessa Redgrave […]
Feb News Bits 2: Mariel Hemingway, Monica Nappo Kelly, Bobby Cannavale, Wise Sons Deli and more
Our bi-monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. This week – Hemingway revisits Manhattan, Bobby Cannavale on being a big actor and more. RedCarpetNewsTV spoke to Mariel Hemingway in a new video interview. She discussed her grandfather, Ernest Hemingway, and how he was protrayed in Midnight In Paris. She also spoke […]
VOTW: A Retrospective of Woody Allen Surrogates
Allen’s appeared less and less in his films over the years, but famously casts other actors into the roles he would have played. Some are great, some are not, but many fine actors have taken on the role of the Woody allen ‘surrogate’. This week’s video pays tribute to them. The film, produced by Filmdrunk.com, […]
Feb News Bits 1: Amy Poehler, Christopher Walken, Alison Pill, Roman Coppola, Abbas Kiarostami, Tom Hooper Playboy, Side Effects, Margo Guryan and more
Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen news bits around the web. ‘Parks And Recreation‘ star Amy Poehler revealed her ‘inspiration board’ to EW.com, and amongst the famous faces is Woody Allen. Sadly they didn’t ask her why. Christopher Walken has done a new interview with Rolling Stone‘s Peter Travers. The video interview features […]
Alden Ehrenreich Discusses Woody Allen, ‘Blue Jasmine’
Alden Ehrenreich has not been listed in the main cast of Woody Allen’s 2013 film Blue Jasmine, but his star is on the rise. The young actor has been getting rave reviews for his role in the new film ‘Beautiful Creatures‘. He is out promoting that film, and has been talking about his experience working […]
Videos: Peter Sarsgaard And Andrew Dice Clay Discuss ‘Blue Jasmine’ + Details Update
Peter Sarsgaard and Andrew Dice Clay are two of the many stars appearing in Woody Allen’s 2013 film ‘Blue Jasmine‘. Both have been doing press for other projects, and have been asked about working with Woody Allen, although both were tight lipped about plot details. Peter Sarsgaard’s new film is Lovelace. It also stars Amanda […]
Jan News Bits 2: Sophie Lellouche, Knicks, Sofia Vergara, Love And Death, Tall Dark Stranger, Tiffani Thiessen, Touch, Star Wars And More
Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. We are talking Sophie Lellouche stalking Allen, his love of the Knicks, Tiffani Theissen, Star Wars and more. Sophie Lellouche has done an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, revealing how she managed to get Woody Allen to appear in her debut […]
Jesse Eisenberg Discusses Woody Allen, To Rome With Love DVD
Jesse Eisenberg has done a series of interviews to promote To Rome With Love. Eisenberg was absent when promoting the cinema release, although there was plenty from the large cast. In the interviews, he has been asked in depth about the film and working with Woody. Two most common threads have been him saying Woody […]
Everything You’ve Always Wanted To Know About ‘Blue Jasmine’
It’s has been almost four months since we did our previous round-up of the 2013 film. Since that time, we’ve learnt a few more things, mainly the title – Blue Jasmine. We thought it was a good time to revisit and update our comprehensive round up. Plot & Title: The 2013 film is called ‘Blue […]