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We tend to avoid paparazzi stuff, but this was too weird to pass up. This week, Woody Allen was spotted in Russia alongside other film luminaries for the opening of Garage – a new museum of contemporary art in Moscow. According to reports, Allen was the guest of the museum’s benefactors – Roman Abramovich and […]
Deconstructing Harry is one of Allen’s harshest films. Prostitution, kidnapping, infidelity, betrayal. Ironically, this is his first film after his deal with the cutting edge Miramax. There’s even casual use of the word cunt. But that harsh surface obscures some pretty astute comedy. But that comedy also covers up a by the numbers story. Woody […]
Woody Allen makes another crowd pleaser – one that taps into the unbridled joy of MGM musicals, mixed with his modern New York. With a huge ensemble cast, a rush of small stories, and a beautiful European detour – it hints at the kind of escapist romantic films that Allen would make in Europe. But […]
Coming off two really great comedies, Mighty Aphrodite brings Allen back to contemporary New York for more fun. This time it’s ‘Pygmalion‘ set in the Woody Allen world. It’s a fun, light hearted comedy that doesn’t have much to say. But it’s anchored by plenty of jokes and one amazing performance. Woody Allen stars as […]
2012 was another busy year for Woody Allen DVDs. A new box set series was released in Europe and Australia, as well as 2011’s Midnight In Paris and this year’s Woody Allen: A Documentary. Other bits and pieces as well, and we have the full round up. Midnight In Paris ‘Midnight In Paris‘, Woody Allen’s […]