Stardust Memories is the latest Woody Allen title to hit Blu-Ray. The release comes from Twilight Time, who have been releasing Woody Allen’s 70s and 80s works (through United Artists and then a long stint with Orion Pictures), on high definition over the last several years. The release is limited to just 3000 copies. Stardust […]
Zelig Blu-Ray Out Now
Zelig is the latest Woody Allen film to come to Blu-Ray. The limited edition of just 3000 copies comes from Twilight Time, where you can purchase the new edition. It is the first time the film has been made available on Blu-Ray anywhere in the world. Here’s the box art, and inlay art is above. […]
5 Films And A TV Show To Watch After Zelig
5 Films (And A TV Show)… A new series where we recommend films referenced, inspired, influenced or generally like a certain Woody Allen film, from his first to his latest. All picks are subjective – let the arguments begin! Zelig was when Allen perfected the mockumentary style that he attempted with his very first film […]
Feb News Bits 1: Marshall Brickman, Annie Hall For Valentines, Carnegie Deli and more
News Bits! Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. This is the 86th edition! Marshall Brickman might not be a household name, but he is a pivotal figure for Woody Allen fans. He was a talented comedy writer who wrote jokes for Allen’s early stand-up as well as co-writing […]
5 Films (And A TV Show) To Watch After Interiors
5 Films (And A TV Show)… A new series where we recommend films referenced, inspired, influenced or generally like a certain Woody Allen film, from his first to his latest. All picks are subjective – let the arguments begin! Woody Allen is often praised for his ability to write women, but he should get the […]
Limehouse Blues – Sweet And Lowdown – Music Of Woody Allen Films
Music Of Woody Allen Films – a new irregular feature about the musical compositions that have helped to make Allen’s films sing. Sweet And Lowdown is one of Allen’s most music filled films. The story of Emmet Ray, a jazz guitarist with a great talent but a greater ego, the score is filled with guitar […]
Interview: Woody The Biography Author David Evanier
There’s always a problem with writing books about Woody Allen – he’s bound to make your work out of date. Now we have ‘Woody: The Biography‘, a new profile on Allen that brings us up to date. In fact, there probably has not been a career long overview since Eric Lax‘s ‘Conversations With Woody Allen‘ […]
Oct News Bits 2: Judy Davis, Tony Roberts, Diana Nyad, Phil Rosenthal, Mr Robot And More
News Bits! Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. Judy Davis has worked with Woody Allen many times – first in Alice, most recently in To Rome With Love and she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards for her role in Husbands And Wives. She […]
2016 Film: Stewart, Carell, Eisenberg At Edison Ballroom, Conal Fowkes and More
Shooting continues on Woody Allen’s 2016 Film in New York City. The production moved to the Edison Ballroom on 47th Street in Manhattan. The three primary stars were spotted – Kristen Stewart, Steve Carell and Jesse Eisenberg. The Edison Ballroom is a glamorous space that opened in the 1930s, the era when the new film […]
5 Films (And A TV Show) To Watch After ‘Bananas’
5 Films (And A TV Show)… A new series where we recommend films referenced, inspired, influenced or generally like a certain Woody Allen film, from his first to his latest. All picks are subjective – let the arguments begin! This is the third of our new series. We’ve noticed that when you look up recommended […]
2016 Film: Kristen Stewart Night Shoot, Judy Davis, Paul Schneider
Woody Allen is wrapping up the first week of production on his 2016 film. Today, we have more photos of Kristen Stewart on a night shoot, some casting info and more. Here is Stewart at night, apparently in West Hollywood. No Jesse Eisenberg, so she definitely has a storyline all her own. Eisenberg was again […]
Sep News Bits 2: Don Keefer, Mary Lea Bandy, Alec Baldwin, Diane Keaton and More
News bits! Our twice monthly wrap up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. Don Keefer has died. Keefer had a long career on stage and in film, including the original production of ‘Death Of A Salesman‘. He appeared in one Allen film – as Dr Tryon in Sleeper. Allen and Keefer in that […]
Poll: What Is Your Favourite Simon McBurney Film? (And Your Fave Dianne Wiest Film)
We continue with our look at the cast of Magic In the Moonlight, and this time we look at Simon McBurney. The English actor also writes and produces his own works, as well as appearing in supporting roles in many great films. But which is your favourite? Your choices Body Of Lies Bright Young Things […]
Aug News Bits 2: Bill Hader, Jon Lovitz, Loan Chabanol, Mariel Hemingway, Chloe Sevigny and More
Our twice monthly wrap up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. The wonderful comedian and impersonator Bill Hader has made a remarkable list – 200 comedies everyone should see. There’s lots we’ve not seen and we have a whole slew of films to hunt down. XO Jane has the amazing list, as well […]
Magic In The Moonlight wk5: $9m Box Office, TV Ad, New Clip And More
We are five weeks into the release of Magic In the Moonlight, the new film written and directed by Woody Allen. We have a box office update and a round up of various news bits. Magic In the Moonlight has grossed $8,972,804 worldwide at the box office. Once again, the US makes up a big […]
Elaine Stritch 1925-2014
The wonderful Elaine Stritch has passed away. The glamorous star of stage and screen died in her home in Michigan. She has had so many memorable roles, especially onstage. She is the definitive performer of works by Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, Noel Coward and many, many more. In recent years, she played Alec Baldwin (Alice, […]
Poll: What Is Your Fave Blockbuster Of 2014 So Far? (And Your Fave Indie Film Of 2014 So Far)
We continue our two part poll question about the best films of 2014 so far. This time we want to know what is your favourite big budget blockbuster of 2014 so far. Here are your choices (based on the top 8 earning films in the US at the time of writing): 22 Jump Street The […]
What Is Your Fave Indie Film Of 2014 So Far? (And Your Fave Gordon Willis Films)
It’s almost the middle of the year, and we want to check in with your favourite films of the year so far. We are going to do it in two parts – with this poll covering the indie films. Next time we will ask you for your favourite blockbuster. Looking at various indie box office […]
Woodywatch: Barbara Walters Retirement Party
Woody Allen made an appearance at his good friend Barbara Walters‘ retirement party – Walters is retiring at age 84. The cocktail reception was held at the Four Seasons on Wednesday. Allen was accompanied by his wife Soon-Yi Previn. Vanity Fair had a pic. The Wrap also got some comments out of Allen. On the […]
Poll: What Is Your Favourite Woody Allen Acting-Only Film (And Your Fave John Turturro Film)
It’s poll time again. And with the release of Fading Gigolo, we wanted to see how it stacked up against Woody Allen’s previous acting-only films. With that – what is your favourite Woody Allen acting-only film. Your choices – Casino Royale, ‘Fading Gigolo‘, The Front, Play It Again Sam and What’s New Pussycat. Let us […]