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 […]
Fading Gigolo DVD And Blu-Ray Pre-Order
Fading Gigolo, the new film written, directed and starring John Turturro, is still in cinemas, but we already have DVD details – including cover artwork. The comedy also stars Woody Allen, Vanessa Paradis, Liev Schreiber, Sharon Stone and Sophia Vegara. We have links to pre-order the new releases. As yet, no special features have been […]
Bullets Over Broadway Cast Recording First Listen
The Bullets Over Broadway musical is going strong in theatres, but those unable to get to NYC can finally hear the songs. The Original Cast Recording is released digitally next week (and on CD 10 June). Entertainment Weekly has scooped the first listen, with the tracks streaming on their site – click through if the […]
Woodywatch: Woody Allen Visits The Orient Express
Woody Allen has ducked over to Paris this week. He dropped by one of the most exciting pop up restaurants we’ve heard about – the actual Orient Express. The legendary train has been cleaned up as a fine dining experience in the heart of Paris. Photos were posted on Twitter. RT Jack LANG @jjjjlang: "Mon […]
Bullets Over Broadway Bits: New Dramatists, Stars In the Alley, Divas, Bill Berloni, Paige Faure, Original Cast Recording and More
A big wrap up of all the Bullets Over Broadway activity from the last couple of weeks. And there was a lot of it. Susan Stroman picked up a big award this past week. The New Dramatists honoured her with the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award. The 65th year of the awards were held at the […]
Magic In the Moonlight Trailer – Shot By Shot Breakdown
We’ve finally got our first taste of Magic In the Moonlight, the upcoming 2014 film written and directed by Woody Allen. The trailer hit earlier this week, and we know a lot more about the film. Here’s a shot by shot breakdown of the trailer, matching up with what we know so far. Here’s the […]
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 […]
Magic In The Moonlight Trailer – The New Woody Allen Film
It is here! The trailer to Magic In the Moonlight, the 2014 film written and directed by Woody Allen. It’s a romantic comedy set in the south of France in the 1920s. It stars Colin Firth as a detective on a mission to expose fake mystic Emma Stone, and her accomplice and mother Marcia Gay […]
The Woody Allen Pages Turns Two
I’m as surprised as you. Another year has come around, and usually these mad ideas you have evaporate after a few months or so. This site only started because my Dad got sick, and I took time off work to look after him. Sitting by his bed, with my computer, I started creating this. Two […]
Fading Gigolo wk4: 14.7m box office, UK Interviews and Reviews
Four weeks into release for Fading Gigolo, and it’s been a good run. Another healthy week at the box office, and new excellent pieces from the UK where the film is about to be released. ‘Fading Gigolo‘ has now earned $14,729,499 globally. Leading the charge are strong showings in Italy ($5.8m), France ($1.3m), Brazil ($1.2m) […]
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: Interviews With Bullets Over Broadway’s Nick Cordero
The breakout star of the Bullets Over Broadway musical is no doubt Nick Cordero, who plays the gangster Cheech. He was nominated for a Tony Award in the category of Best Performance By A Featured Actor In A Musical. He’s gone from unknown actor to appearing on national talk shows. Here’s some videos of this […]
May News Bits 1: Diane Keaton, Barbara Walters, Nicholas Stoller, Mad Magazine and more
News Bits! Our twice monthly round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. Not much this time, probably due to all the actual film and theatre activity! But here’s what we have. We’ve covered some of Diane Keaton‘s recent interviews promoting her book ‘Let’s Just Say It Wasn’t Pretty‘. The Guardian has published […]
Woodywatch: Barbara Walters Retirement Party
Woody Allen made an appearance at his good friend Barbara Walters‘ retirement party – Walters is retiring at age 84. The cocktail reception was held at the Four Seasons on Wednesday. Allen was accompanied by his wife Soon-Yi Previn. Vanity Fair had a pic. The Wrap also got some comments out of Allen. On the […]
Bullets Over Broadway Wins 3 Outer Critics Circle Awards
The Bullets Over Broadway musical has won three Outer Critics Circle Awards this week. The awards, in their 64th year, are voted by theatre critics who cover Broadway but are not in New York City. The three ‘Bullets…‘ awards are: Outstanding Costume Design – William Ivey Long Outstanding Featured Actor In A Musical – Nick […]
Fading Gigolo Wk3: $11m Box Office, Sharon Stone
Fading Gigolo has been out for three weeks now, and it’s been an exciting start. It’s held strong as it expands across the US and other countries. Sharon Stone also appeared on ‘Conan‘, to talk about the film and working with Allen. ‘Fading Gigolo‘ has now earned $11,701,052 internationally at the box office. Leading the […]
Broadway Danny Rose Blu-Ray Reviews
There’s been so much news in May so far, we’ve neglected to cover off the reviews for the Blu-Ray release of Broadway Danny Rose. The new edition of Allen’s 1984 film was released on Blu-Ray for the first time by DVD label Twilight Time. You can buy the Blu-Ray at Screen Archives. The reviews all […]
Bullets Over Broadway Bits: Join The Mob, Nick Cordero, Zach Braff, Marin Mazzie, Liza Minelli, Chris Martin and more
The Bullets Over Broadway Musical continues to hum with activity. This week we have new interviews with the cast and crew, and more celebrities dropping by. But first – ‘Bullets…‘ are encouraging you Join The Mob! You can win great prizes if you attend the show by tagging or hashtagging. Go to the Join The […]
VOTW: Bullets Over Broadway Performance On Today With Zach Braff, Nick Cordero
The Today Show in New York are celebrating a week of Broadway, and are giving over their plaza area for some big productions to take their work to the streets. The Bullets Over Broadway musical was invited along and we have the video. The number performed is ‘Tain’t Nobody’s Biz-ness If I Do‘, with Nick […]