It’s exciting times. For the first time since 2019, cameras are about to roll on a new Woody Allen film. Allen is currently in Paris prepping for his 50th feature, set to be his 2023 film. Following some informed reports of the cast, we have more information on the team. This includes the return of […]
Vittorio Storaro Will Be Cinematographer For Upcoming Woody Allen Film, May Shoot In Paris In August
Ever so slowly, the world is returning to normal. At the start of 2019, there was some suggestion that Woody Allen would make his next film in Paris. Since then, COVID 19 hit but Allen himself has confirmed that the script he has is set in Paris and will be along the lines of Match […]
Every Cinematographer from Woody Allen’s Films – Gordon Willis, Carlos Di Palma, Darius Khondji, Vittorio Storaro and More
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 […]
Magic In The Moonlight Filming Locations – Nice, Menton, Antibes, France
Woody Allen returned to France for the fourth time in his career for 2014’s Magic In The Moonlight, but this time he avoided his beloved Paris for more sunshine and open space – the breathtaking French Riviera. Part of the choice for setting is the beautiful houses and the natural countryside could pass for the 1930s. […]
Café Society: New Images From Vittorio Storaro Interview
Café Society is the newest film written and directed by Woody Allen. Despite its large cast, it seems the person telling us the most about the film is cinematographer Vittorio Storaro, who is working on an Allen film for the first time. In a new interview with Film And Digital, he reveals many details about […]
Irrational Man Trailer – Shot By Shot Breakdown
Irrational Man is the new film written and directed by Woody Allen. The official trailer has been released, and it’s time for our usual shot by shot breakdown. If you’ve not watched the trailer yet, you can find it here. But here’s the breakdown. Rhode Island looks lovely, doesn’t it. We’re haven’t identified the music […]
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Woody Allen’s 2015 Film
In keeping with his decades old habit of a film a year, there will be a 2015 Film written and directed by Woody Allen. With production finished and Allen back at his regular Monday night jazz residency at the Carlyle, we figured it was time to wrap up everything we know about the upcoming film. […]
“A Delightful Romp”: Magic In the Moonlight – The Woody Allen Pages Review
Magic In The Moonlight is Allen’s 44th feature film, made in the South of France. Anchored by a great screenplay and some strong performances, the film really dances with its scenery, costumes and overall escapism. It’s a crowd pleaser that lacks the killer wallop of some of Allen’s best work, but it’s a joyous getaway […]
2015 Film Bits: Stone And Phoenix Kiss, Salve Regina University, Cranston, West Greenwich
Another week of filming on Woody Allen’s 2015 film finishes up. The production started the week in Newport, then moved to Beavertail National Park. It continued onto Salve Regina University then Cranston. It ended up at West Greenwich where stars Emma Stone and Joaquin Phoenix were captured on camera having a kiss. Here’s a pic […]
New Magic In the Moonlight “I’m Not Wrong” Clip And Images
Magic In the Moonlight, the new film written and directed by Woody Allen, is currently out in selected cities. Amongst the news for the new film this week were a bunch of new images and a new clip. This clip was previously leaked, but it’s now officially available to view. It’s immaculately shot. Cinematographer Darius […]
2015 Film: First Look At Jamie Blackley With Emma Stone
Production continues on the 2015 film written and directed by Woody Allen. Set in Rhode Island, we now have our first images of Jamie Blackley, one of the few known cast members of this film. Blackley was photographed with Emma Stone, outside a house in The East Side of Providence. Judith Salzillo (@yojudidoll) wrote a […]
2015 Film Update: Providence Filming, Serious Tone, Darius Khondji, Posey And Blackley Confirmed
Filming has recommenced on the 2015 film written and directed by Woody Allen. After a very public couple of weeks, the production has moved to be quite secretive – although we have some details. The week was spent in Providence, Rhode Island. The week started with filming in Princeton Avenue. Production also moved to the […]
New Magic In the Moonlight Website With New Images, Press Kits And More
Magic In the Moonlight is the new film written and directed by Woody Allen. Today saw the official site recieving a major upgrade. We have lots of new images, details on the cast and crew and a press kit featuring quotes from Allen himself. You can find the new website here. We now have character […]
Woodywatch: 2015 film – Woody Allen Scouts, Emma Stone Eats
Woody Allen continues his film-a-year streak, and is currently scouting locations for his 2015 film (his 46th by our count). He has been spotted again, as has Emma Stone who is set to star. Allen was spotted at The Coffee Exchange in Providence. Along with Newport, this is the second city in Rhode Island where […]
May News Bits 2: Arthur Gelb, Daris Khondji, Sony Pictures Classics, Mr Sloane, Ashley Benson, Village Voice and more
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 […]
Magic In The Moonlight Ad In New York Times
In a clear sign that Magic In The Moonlight has definitely not been forgotten about, an ad ran in the weekend New York Times. The ad features, typically, almost no additional details – but we do find out a little about the crew. We have a couple of pics from social media: http://instagram.com/p/niZbOCjjku/ .@sonyclassics marketing […]
Sony Pictures Classics Confirm Acquisition Of Magic In The Moonlight
Following on from our previous story, Sony Pictures Classics today confirmed that it has picked up full North American rights to the 2014 Woody Allen film Magic In the Moonlight. That confirmation came with a press statement that included new plot details for the film. The statement as follows: NEW YORK (January 9, 2014) – […]
“A Magical Film”: Midnight In Paris – The Woody Allen Pages
Why didn’t it happen earlier? Woody Allen and Paris are a perfect match. For the first time in a long time, Allen puts his hard cynicism aside and he is actually having fun for 90 odd minutes. Helped by an excellent cast, Midnight In Paris is a perfect Woody Allen film. Owen Wilson stars as […]
Woodywatch 2014: Second Night Filming At Nice Opera, France With Colin Firth
Woody Allen and team have spent a second night shooting outside Nice Opera in the south of France, for his 2014 film. We have a few more photos and a video snippet which once again show big crowds, dramatic setting, and a smidgen of Colin Firth. First from @The_Crystal Ship We can see Darius Khondji, […]
Images Of Woody Allen And Crew Scouting Locations In France
More images have appeared of Woody Allen and his crew scouting for locations in France this week for his 2014 film. We assume this is in Nice (French readers can you confirm?). With Allen at all times is cinematographer Darius Khondji, who worked with Woody Allen on Anything Else, Midnight In Paris and To Rome […]