5 Films (And A TV Show)… A 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! Another Woman was the first time Allen handed over the lead of a film over to someone […]
Stardust Memories US Blu-Ray Released December
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 […]
Dec News Bits 2: Haskell Wexler, Charlotte Rampling, Soon-Yi Previn And More
News Bits! Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. This is the 83rd edition! And a brief one for the end of the year. Happy new year everyone! Haskell Wexler has passed away. The legendary cinematographer lens such greats as ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?‘ and ‘Days Of Heaven‘. […]
Dec News Bits 1: Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Charlotte Rampling, Debra Messing, Star Wars and More
News Bits! Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. This is the 82nd edition! Diane Keaton is starring in the new film ‘Love The Coopers‘. To promote it, she is on the cover of AARP magazine. It is a wonderful long yarn about her whole career, and into some […]
5 Films (And A TV Show) To Watch After ‘Irrational Man’
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! Welcome to this new series. We’ve noticed that when you look up recommended films for any […]
Stardust – Stardust Memories – 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. Stardust Composed by Hoagy Carmichael (music) in 1927. Mitchell Parish (lyrics) in 1929. Used in Stardust Memories ‘Stardust Memories‘ – Allen’s film about a film – takes its name from the song ‘Stardust’ […]
New Poll: What Is Your Favourite Zach Braff Film (And Your Favourite Sally Hawkins Film)
New poll time. This time, we are going to look at the career of Zach Braff, who is currently starring in the Bullets Over Broadway musical. He also appeared in Manhattan Murder Mystery. So tis time we are asking – what is your favourite Zach Braff film? Of course, Braff is best known for his […]
“A Flawed Work”: Stardust Memories – The Woody Allen Pages Review
Stardust Memories is considered Woody Allen’s first cinematic misstep. It is a film with a lot of problems. Amongst the problems are hidden some wonderful moments, but for some, they are overshadowed. For us, we think it’s a lovely, but extremely flawed film. Woody Allen plays Sandy Bates – a reknown director looking for a […]
Totalfilm Lists 50 Greatest Woody Allen Characters
The wonderful film magazine/blog TotalFilm make great lists. Their latest list is very dear to our hearts. They’ve picked and listed the 50 Greatest Woody Allen Characters. It’s the first such poll we’ve seen. There’s plenty of lists of greatest Woody Allen films, but to focus on characters is very clever and refreshing. The full […]