Woody Allen is the film critic’s darling, and outside of directors, the role that critics love to talk about is cinematography. And with Allen, rightly so. Allen himself has never been the most technically minded, or technically patient, filmmaker. Yet he is meticulous about making beautiful films. The result is Allen usually allows cinematographers to […]
November News Bits: Fern Buchner, Simon McBurney, Douglas McGrath, Carnegie Deli and more
News Bits! Our round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. This is the 97th edition! Fern Buchner has passed away. She was a make-up artists who worked on great films such as All The President’s Men, Wall Street, Parenthood and more. Buchner worked on make-up for 18 films, just about every one […]
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 […]
New Poll: What Is Your Fave Gordon Willis Films (And Your Fave Sharon Stone Films)
It’s time for a new poll, as we wrap up our old one. It’s our chance to find out what films are loved by Woody Allen films. Our new poll pays tribute to Gordon Willis, the master cinematographer who worked with Woody Allen on eight films, who passed away last month. He also worked on […]
VOTW: Gordon Willis Tributes And Remembrances
Earlier this week, Gordon Willis passed away. Willis was a legend in the field of cinematography, with part that legend resting on his work with Woody Allen. Many have paid tribute to Willis this week, which will make up our video(s) of the week. Willis worked the camera for eight films for Allen – all […]
RIP Gordon Willis, Woody Allen 70s Cinematographer
Sad news for film fans, and those who love Woody Allen’s work. Gordon Willis, the legendary cinematographer who created the look for Woody Allen’s most iconic films, has passed away. He was 82. Variety has confirmed the report. Willis was the cinematographer for Allen’s legendary late 70s and early 80s films. He started work with […]
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 […]