Our incredibly random Video Of The Week series continues with an odd video from 1983, featuring ‘Woody Allen’ so to speak. For some reason in 1983, WNBC decided to take to the streets with a comedian dressed like Woody Allen to see if anyone would be fooled by the celebrity sighting. Many people did, and […]
Jan ’21 News Bits: Walter Bernstein, Alice Spivak, Carrie Fisher, George RR Martin, Roberto Benigni and more
News bits. Our irregular wrap up of Woody Allen internet bits. There was a lot this month. This the 107th edition. Walter Bernstein has passed away aged 101. Bernstein was was Hollywood screenwriter who worked on plenty of incredible films like the Magnificent Seven and so much more. He was blacklisted in the 50s by […]
Woody Allen Talks RIFKIN’S FESTIVAL and filming in Moscow on Russian TV
Rifkin’s Festival – the newest film written and directed by Woody Allen – is very slowly rolling out around the world (with the global cinema industry in all sorts of trouble). The latest release comes from Russia, and Allen did a lengthy interview with Russian TV recently. You can watch on YouTube with auto translating […]
RIFKIN’S FESTIVAL Released in Spain, Italian Release In November
The 49th film written and directed by Woody Allen is out now to the public…of Spain. Filmed and produced in Spain, Rifkin’s Festival recently premiered at the San Sebastián Film Festival. European critics loved it, and even American ones gave it the usual begrudging respect. The film stars Wallace Shawn as Mort Rifkin, who goes […]
RIFKIN’S FESTIVAL Premieres at San Sebastián Film Festival – Cast Interviews and Reviews
Rifkin’s Festival – the newest film written and directed by Woody Allen – premiered at the San Sebastián Film Festival. We have pictures of press conferences and the stars who were on ground, as well as first reactions. The premiere took place on 18 September 2020, the opening day of the festival. Leading up the […]
RIFKIN’S FESTIVAL: Press Kit and Interviews With Cast
With the imminent premiere of Rifkin’s Festival, the new Woody Allen film, at the San Sebastián Film Festival, there has been a flurry of marketing materials. Most prominent is a new press kit for the film featuring quotes from the cast and background about the film. There’s also new interviews with Elana Anaya who has […]
Watch the trailer for RIFKIN’S FESTIVAL
Ok, here it is. The trailer for Rifkin’s Festival, the new film written and directed by Woody Allen. Shot at last year in San Sebastián, Spain, the film stars Elena Anaya, Louis Garrel, Gina Gershwin, Sergi Lopez, Wallace Shawn and Christoph Waltz. It follows a couple in a troubled marriage and their misadventures whilst attending […]
Poster Revealed for Woody Allen’s New Film RIFKIN’S FESTIVAL
The first poster for Woody Allen’s upcoming film Rifkin’s Festival has been revealed. The film will be the 49th written and directed by Woody Allen. Here it is in all its glory. The poster is very different for Allen, using caricatures of some of the key cast – Louis Garrel, Gina Gershon, Wallace Shawn and […]
Damian Chapa, Richard Kind Discusses Working With Woody Allen On RIFKIN’S FESTIVAL
It’s been slow when it comes to Woody Allen news, but two recent interviews has revealed a little bit more about the upcoming Rifkin’s Festival. Both Damian Chapa and Richard Kind have talked about working with Allen on the upcoming film. Neither Chapa and Kind have not been officially announced as part of the cast. […]
Alec Baldwin Interviews Woody Allen On Here’s The Thing Podcast
Alec Baldwin has posted a podcast interview with Woody Allen. It’s his first podcast interview for many years, and part of Baldwin’s regular Here’s The Thing. The wide ranging podcast has Allen discussing filmmaking, his new book Apropos Of Nothing, and yes, those allegations. Baldwin and Allen are, of course, no strangers. Baldwin has worked […]
RIFKIN’S FESTIVAL Looking at San Sebastian Festival Premiere
Rifkin’s Festival is the upcoming 49th film written and directed by Woody Allen. According to José Luis Rebordinos, the director of the San Sebastian Film Festival, they are working with Allen and the producers to premiere the film at that festival later in the year. He is quoted in a new interview on noticias de […]
RIFKIN’S FESTIVAL Set For September 2020 In Spain
The 49th film written and directed by Woody Allen now has a release date. Titled Rifkin’s Festival, the film has now been set for release on 25th September 2020 in Spain. The film stars Elena Anaya, Louis Garrell, Gina Gershon, Sergi Lopez, Wallace Shawn and Christoph Waltz. It tells the story of an American couple […]
First Images Released For RIFKIN’S FESTIVAL, Secures Spanish Release
We have the first images of the 49th film written and directed by Woody Allen. Called Rifkin’s Festival, the images come as a Spanish distributor is announced. Deadline has the distribution story. Rifkin’s Festival was filmed in San Sebastián last year, and tells the story of an American couple’s romantic entanglements at the San Sebastián […]
Bobby Slayton Talks Working With Woody Allen on CRISIS IN SIX SCENES, WONDER WHEEL, RIFKIN’S FESTIVAL
Diane Keaton, Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, Scarlett Johansson…Bobby Slayton? Comedian Slayton is fast becoming a Woody Allen favourite, working with Allen three times in the last four or so years. He had role in Allen’s series Crisis In Six Scenes and the film Wonder Wheel. He is also set to return in Allen’s upcoming film […]
Diane Keaton Reveals Her Brother’s Role In Inspiring ANNIE HALL
Diane Keaton has a new book out. It’s called Brother And Sister, and it is a memoir about her relationship with her brother. Her brother suffered from mental health issues and addiction. And Keaton reveals that Randy inspired a character in Annie Hall. Keaton starred in Woody Allen’s Annie Hall (1977), playing the title character. […]
WONDER WHEEL Now Streaming On Amazon Prime In The US
Wonder Wheel, the latest film written and directed by Woody Allen, is now available for streaming on Amazon’s Prime Service. The film was financed by Amazon, who hold the exclusive streaming rights in the US. Wonder Wheel stars Kate Winslet in a powerhouse performance of a woman making desperate efforts to improve her life, with […]
Video: 10 Things About SMALL TIME CROOKS
The latest in our video series – our 30th! – is about Woody Allen’s successful 2000 film, Small Time Crooks. A crowd pleasing comedy packed with one liners, it is one of Allen’s most successful;, if lighthearted, films. It’s one of our personal favourites. In our video we look at the films Allen starred in, […]
Video: 10 Things About Sweet And Lowdown
Our latest video in our 10 Things series looks at one of Allen’s more acclaimed but lesser seen works – Sweet And Lowdown. We dig into just some of the trivia around the film. Including Woody’s last big TV appearance The script’s 30 year journey Again, the Frederico Fellini influence Of course, Django Reinhardt The […]
March News Bits: Jeff Goldblum, Sean Penn, Linda Meyers, Tom Reese, Podcasts Round Up and more
News Bits! Our round up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. This is the 105th edition! Jeff Goldblum is back in the spotlight, which can only mean good things. He’s one of the many cast members in the new Wes Anderson film Isle Of Dogs. He spoke to Playlist in a video interview, […]
WONDER WHEEL Released On US DVD/Blu-Ray/Digital
Wonder Wheel, the latest film written and directed by Woody Allen, is now out on DVD, Blu-Ray and home digital formats. The film stars Kate Winslet in an acclaimed, powerhouse performance, along with Jim Belushi, Juno Temple and Justin Timberlake. It is Allen’s 47th feature film. The physical formats comes with a short doc with […]