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 […]
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 […]
“An Arthouse Experiement”: Melinda And Melinda – The Woody Allen Pages Review
The last Allen American film for many years, Melinda And Melinda presents an interesting premise – can the same story be told as a drama or a comedy? And which has more value? Unfortunately, no answer comes along, and the film plods along and goes almost nowhere. An intellectual experiment, with little heart, it doesn’t […]
“A Funny Diversion”: Small Time Crooks – The Woody Allen Pages Review
Woody Allen returns to contemporary New York for Small Time Crooks, one of those tales that could be by no one else. A pleasant light hearted comedy with broad cartoonish characters, it’s a bit of silliness that might not mean much, but Allen does so well. Woody Allen stars as Ray, a small time crook […]