Blue Jasmine, the new film from Woody Allen, begins it’s prolonged release schedule in July. As is standard now from Allen, a small limited premiere leads to a longer roll out across the world that can sometimes last a year. We have been seeing bits and pieces that are telling us about both the international […]
Early Oscars Buzz For Cate Blanchett In ‘Blue Jasmine’
Blue Jasmine, Woody Allen’s 2014 film, has not even got a trailer or a poster, but at least one source has reported on the buzz around Cate Blanchett‘s performance. And that buzz has spread to the film itself. It’s our first opinion about the new film. Roger Friedman from Showbiz411 has this to say: The […]
“A Demented Hilarity”: Deconstructing Harry – The Woody Allen Pages Review
Deconstructing Harry is one of Allen’s harshest films. Prostitution, kidnapping, infidelity, betrayal. Ironically, this is his first film after his deal with the cutting edge Miramax. There’s even casual use of the word cunt. But that harsh surface obscures some pretty astute comedy. But that comedy also covers up a by the numbers story. Woody […]
VOTW: Insults Supercuts
We came across another interesting supercut – fan made videos featuring many films – this week. It’s a supercut of varous insults and cursing from great films – 400 films in 5 minutes! Woody Allen features in a prominent place. We’ve featured Jonathan Keogh’s work before. And once again he saw it fit to end […]
Emma Stone And Colin Firth Confirmed And First Details On Woody Allen’s 2014 Film
There’s been reports on talks and verbal confirmations, but today we now have our first official information on Woody Allen’s 2014 film. Emma Stone and Colin Firth‘s casting is set, as well as the location, genre, some of the crew and other small details and hints. Here’s the officially released statement. Woody Allen’s new, untitled […]
Apr News Bits 2: Judy Davis, Mariel Hemingway, Elaine Stritch, Justin Long, Kevin Nealon, François Ozon, Iron Man and More
Woody Allen Bits: Our twice monthly round up of bits from around the web. Judy Davis is one of the great Woody Allen actresses. She has helped to define Allen’s legacy with some of the most electrifying performances in any of his films – in particular Husbands And Wives and Deconstructing Harry. She sat down […]
Colin Firth In Talks To Join Woody Allen’s 2014 Film
We are still waiting for the poster and trailer for Woody Allen’s 2013 film Blue Jasmine, and he is already rolling ahead with casting his 2014 effort. Hot on the heels of Emma Stone being confirmed for the cast, Deadline are now reporting British actor Colin Firth is in talks to join the new film. […]
Blue Jasmine Update: New Cate Blanchett Image, Bobby Cannavale, New Release Dates, LA Times Ad, MPAA
Blue Jasmine, Woody Allen’s 2013 film, is just over three months away from it’s US premiere, and we are slowly getting more images and information. We have a new image of lead Cate Blanchett, the ad that ran in the LA Times that could give us a clue to the poster and new release dates […]
Emma Stone Confirms Role In Woody Allen’s 2014 Film
It was only a couple of days ago that a few film industry sites got the scoop that Emma Stone is in talks to be a part of Woody Allen’s 2014 film. Today, in a new interview with Stone, she says just a little more about what’s going down. The following quote is taken from […]
VOTW: Unaired 1971 UK TV Interview
This one has been around for ages, and it’s amazing it took us this long to get around to it. It’s a very funny interview with UK’s Granada Television in 1971. The footage was unaired and is presented in raw, uncut form. Because its unedited, it gives a fascinating insight into Allen under pressure. The […]
Emma Stone In Talks To Star In Woody Allen’s 2014 Film, Set In France
Deadline has a massive scoop, although we had a hint of this last week when we reported on Emma Stone leaving Woody Allen’s office in New York. Today we have multiple sources confirming the talks are happening, and the two are talking about her starring in Woody Allen’s 2014 film, as well as other details. […]
Faulkner Vs Midnight In Paris Court Case Date Set
We have previously covered one of the more surprising court cases to involve Woody Allen. Last October, the estate of writer William Faulkner sued Sony Pictures Classics over the use of one line of dialogue in Midnight In Paris. We now have a date for the court case. Associated Press report that the case will […]
Woodywatch: Woody Allen And Tony Roberts Watch the Knicks @ Madison Square Garden
Woodywatch is our column that reports on Woody Allen sightings. There’s a couple of rules – no pap shots, and no regular Monday night Jazz at the Carlyle because we’d be here every week. We might have to put Knicks games at Madison Square Garden on there, as Allen has been going to games regularly […]
Bullets Over Broadway Musical Announces Theatre, Pushed Back To 2014
A brief update on Bullets Over Broadway musical, the Broadway update of Woody Allen’s 1994 crime-comedy. We now have a theatre and a new opening date, thanks to multiple sources. The new production is directed by Susan Stroman and produced by Julian Schlossberg (who worked with Allen on ‘Relatively Speaking‘) and Letty Aronson, Allen’s long […]
“A Big Song And Dance”: Everyone Says I Love You – The Woody Allen Pages Review
Woody Allen makes another crowd pleaser – one that taps into the unbridled joy of MGM musicals, mixed with his modern New York. With a huge ensemble cast, a rush of small stories, and a beautiful European detour – it hints at the kind of escapist romantic films that Allen would make in Europe. But […]
VOTW: New Interview With Cinematographer Gordon Willis – Through The Lens
Gordon Willis is one of cinema’s great cinematographers – with many masterpieces under his name including ‘The Godfather’ films and All the Presidents Men. He also worked on some masterpieces for Woody Allen – amongst them Annie Hall to The Purple Rose Of Cairo. Willis really helped to change Allen’s career, turning him away from […]
‘The Unbelievers’ Documentary Premieres April 29th In Canada
‘The Unbelievers‘ is a new documentary following Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss, and features Woody Allen as one of the many talking heads. Announced for 2013, we now have a worldwide premiere date, as well as a poster. Here’s the synopsis. The Unbelievers follows evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins and theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss across the […]
Apr News Bits 1: Scarlett Johansson, Emma Stone, Steve Martin, Elaine Stritch and more
News Bits! Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. Scarlett Johansson is on the cover of the new Marie Claire. In the article about her, they have a new quote from Woody Allen, discussing how much he adores her. “Everything good,” Allen says at the mention of her name. […]
Fading Gigolo Update: First International Release Dates, Parker Block
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 […]
Paris Manhattan US And Canada Release And Reviews
Paris Manhattan, the Woody Allen inspired by romantic comedy written and directed by Sophie Lellouche, is finally getting sporadic releases throughout the US and Canada starting 12th April. With it’s release has come many reviews. First the Americans. The New York Times were cold on the film. Lighter than cat dander and just as likely […]