News bits! Our twice monthly round-up of Allen bits from around the world (wide web). Arthur Gelb has passed away. He was a longtime critic and editor at The New York Times. He was the first to cover many future superstars, from Lenny Bruce, Barbara Streisand and Woody Allen. The New York Times has a […]
UK Interviews With Woody Allen For Blue Jasmine Release
Blue Jasmine has been released to UK cinemas this week. To coincide, two of the big UK newspapers have published new revealing interviews with Allen. Allen also appeared on a BBC radio show. In the Guardian, Allen spoke to Catherine Shoard On having Bernie Madoff in mind. No. I had none of that in mind. […]
‘One Of His Best Dramas’: Blue Jasmine – The Woody Allen Pages Review
Some history. I started this website just over two years ago. Shortly after we were flooded with photos and info about this film Allen was making in San Francisco. I followed the Blue Jasmine‘s every move, every tip, every rumour and more. That this film still managed to surprise and delight me is a testament […]
Blue Jasmine Update: Bernie Madoff, Names, Second Poster, Running Time
It’s been an unusually quiet week in Blue Jasmine news, Woody Allen’s 2013 film that is released in just 8 weeks. We do have some plot revelations, a teaser poster, the names of more characters and the running time. Wall Street Journal has noted the parallel between ‘Blue Jasmine‘ and the Bernie Madoff scandal. Speakeasy […]