News Bits! Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. For some reason, this seems to be the Director’s Edition of News Bits. Gene Saks has passed away, at age 93. The Tony Award winning actor and director was known for his work with Neil Simon, including directing ‘The Odd […]
Eight Woody Allen Films In Annual They Shoot Pictures Poll
They Shoot Pictures Don’t They is one of the best sites on the internet. They collate almost every film list they can find, run some crazy numbers behind it, and provides some of the best Top Film Lists you can ever find. They have just updated for 2015 (their 10th edition), and Woody Allen has […]
Jan News Bits 2: Joe Franklin, Ewan McGregor, Michael Harm, Sundance and more
News Bits! Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. As usual, when there is big news, it’s a bit quiet in this column. Joe Franklin, the legendary talk show pioneer, has passed away. Franklin hosted the The Joe Franklin Show in New York since 1962, and started his career […]
Love And Death Blu-Ray Pre-Order Now Available
Briefly: Love And Death is now available to pre-order on Blu-Ray. Coming from reissue label Twilight Time, it is limited to 3000 copies, making pre-orders essential. ‘Love And Death‘ is the second Woody Allen title to come to Blu- Ray this year, with The Purple Rose of Cairo being released last week. You can pre-order at […]
The Purple Rose Of Cairo Blu-Ray Out Now
The Purple Rose Of Cairo is the latest film by Woody Allen to hit Blu-Ray, courtesy of Twilight Time. The limited edition run is available now. As usual for Twilight Time, this title is limited to just 3000 copies. You can order it at Screen Archives. ‘The Purple Rose Of Cairo‘ is one of Allen’s […]
Love And Death – New Blu-Ray Cover Artwork
The new cover artwork for the Blu-Ray release of Woody Allen’s Love And Death has been revealed. It is the first time ‘Love And Death‘ has been released on Blu-Ray, and comes from Twilight Time. The artwork was revealed on the Twilight Time Facebook page. Twilight Time have been releasing many Woody Allen titles. They […]
Edward Herrmann 1943-2014
Edward Herrmann has passed away, after a battle with brain cancer. His amazing face and demeanour has graced many TV shows and films, and twice he worked with Woody Allen. He was 71. He will be best remembered for his roles in the ‘Gilmore Girls‘, ‘The Lost Boys‘ and much more. Variety has an obit. […]
The Purple Rose Of Cairo Blu-Ray Pre-order Today + Cover
Pre-orders open today for The Purple Rose Of Cairo on Blu-Ray. The Blu-Ray will be released on 20th January 2015. The disc can be pre-ordered at Screen Archives from 30th January 2014 at 4pm EST in the US and is limited to just 3000 copies – so get in quick. ‘The Purple Rose Of Cairo‘ is […]
Nov News Bits: Joel Schumacher, John Leguizamo, Adam Brody and more
Our (usually) twice monthly wrap up of Woody Allen news bits from around the web. It’s been a light month so we are wrapping up all of November in one go. Writer/Director Joel Schumacher recently paid tribute to Woody Allen. He was speaking at the London Screenwriter’s Festival and was covered by the blog London, […]
Love And Death, The Purple Rose Of Cairo Blu-Ray Set For 2015
Two new Woody Allen films will premiere on Blu-Ray in 2015. Both are considered two of Allen’s very best – Love and Death (1975) and The Purple Rose Of Cairo (1985), and will come from Blu-Ray reissue label Twilight Time. ‘The Purple Rose Of Cairo‘ will be released first, on 20th January 2015. Starring Danny […]
Woody Allen Discusses Gordon Willis In American Cinematographer
In May this year we lost Gordon Willis, the master cinematographer of ‘The Godfather‘ and many of Woody Allen’s most acclaimed films – that unbeatable run from Annie Hall to The Purple Rose Of Cairo. October’s issue of American Cinematographer features Willis on the cover, and features personal memories from various collaborators and peers. Indiewire […]
Poll: What Is Your Favourite Dianne Wiest Film (And Your Fave Jacki Weaver Film)
New poll time, and this time we are looking at the films of Dianne Wiest. Wiest has appeared in five Allen films, and has made a memorable impact. She won two academy awards from two of those appearances – Hannah And Her Sisters and Bullets Over Broadway. She also appeared in The Purple Rose Of […]
“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 […]
Magic In The Moonlight Cast Interviews – Emma Stone, Colin Firth, Jacki Weaver
Magic In the Moonlight, the new film written and directed by Woody Allen, is out tomorrow! The cast has done a bunch of interviews from press junkets last week. We’ve collected what we’ve found. (UPDATED with a few more articles now). The Chicago Sun Times‘ Michael Phillips (an excellent writer) profiled Allen in a lengthy […]
Jul News Bits 1: Rosemary Murphy, Marshall Brickman, Zach Braff, When Harry Met Sally, Justin Long, Sharon Van Etten and more
News bits! Our twice monthly wrap up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. Rosemary Murphy has passed away. The actress worked on many films from the 1962 classic ‘To Kill A Mockingbird‘ to 2007’s ‘Synecdoche, New York‘. She also worked with Allen three times – September, Don’t Drink the Water and Mighty Aphrodite. […]
VOTW: Gordon Willis Tributes And Remembrances
Earlier this week, Gordon Willis passed away. Willis was a legend in the field of cinematography, with part that legend resting on his work with Woody Allen. Many have paid tribute to Willis this week, which will make up our video(s) of the week. Willis worked the camera for eight films for Allen – all […]
New Poll: What Is Your Fave Sharon Stone Film? (And Your Fave Diane Keaton Films)
Sharon Stone can currently be seen starring alongside Woody Allen in John Turturro‘s Fading Gigolo. She also got her start in an Allen film, with a role in Stardust Memories. She has worked with Allen a few times, including voicing his love interest in Antz. Yet she has never appeared in a film Allen has […]
RIP Gordon Willis, Woody Allen 70s Cinematographer
Sad news for film fans, and those who love Woody Allen’s work. Gordon Willis, the legendary cinematographer who created the look for Woody Allen’s most iconic films, has passed away. He was 82. Variety has confirmed the report. Willis was the cinematographer for Allen’s legendary late 70s and early 80s films. He started work with […]
VOTW: Bullets Over Broadway Opening Night Red Carpet Interviews
The Bullets Over Broadway musical is now opened this month in New York City. In a new video from their official YouTube, they’ve collected the best moments from opening night. Comments from Allen, most of the cast, and other celebs around. Then there’s a peak into the after party held at the MET. We’ve also […]
Bullets Over Broadway: New Interviews With Woody Allen, Susan Stroman, Marin Mazzie and more.
The Bullets Over Broadway Musical is but a week away from opening night, and the press is heating up. We’ve collected some pieces that take us behind the scenes. We have new interviews with Woody Allen, Susan Stroman, Marin Mazzie, Nick Cordero and more. The new Time magazine, which hits stands on 14th April, has a […]