Broadway Danny Rose marks the end of Allen’s fascination with European cinema, and marks a film that is very much his own. It’s a small story – and a short one – but Allen’s story is full of heart and he creates two of his best characters. It also marks the first knockout performance by […]
Sally Hawkins Discusses Woody Allen’s 2013 Film, Promotes ‘Constellations’
Sally Hawkins has been in the press promoting her appearance in the West End play ‘Constellations‘. The press have been asking her about Allen, and what it was like to work with him on the upcoming, still untitled 2013 film. She told the Irish Independent, on Allen: I just adore him, he’s lovely. But you […]
Fading Gigolo Filming Update: More Pics, Locations, Characters, Vanessa Paradis, Jill Scott
Fading Gigolo, the new film by John Turturro, continues production in NY. More images have been snapped by passing fans along with more idea of who’s in the film – and who isn’t. In some contrast to Allen’s own productions, ‘Fading Gigolo‘ has had a very public production. Filming this week featured locations in Manhattan […]
Jason Reitman To Live Read ‘Manhattan’ In L.A.
Director Jason Reitman is presenting a live reading of Manhattan at LACMA (or more commonly known as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art) on 15th November, reports EW. Like other similar events, name stars tackle the script of a film in front a live audience. Reitman is best known for his thoughtful yet highly […]
VOTW: IMDB Top 250 in 2 1/2 Minutes
A great video did the rounds this week. An energetic mash up of scenes from IMDB’s 250 by Jonathan Keogh. It’s a rush for the film lover, who would know and love dozens and ozens of the films here. Most films get an odd second or two of love, but Annie Hall gets a surprise […]
‘To Rome With Love’ US DVD Release + Special Features
Following on from the European release dates, Cinemablend have the scoop on the US To Rome With Love DVD and Blu-Ray release. It will also be the first time – ever – any significant special features will be included with a Woody Allen home release. The US release for ‘To Rome With Love‘ will be January […]
“Another Winner”: Zelig – The Woody Allen Pages Review
Zelig is not one of Woody Allen’s most recognised films, but it is one of his very best. Perhaps it’s the strange title, or the pseudo documentary format. It’s certainly a far cry from his witty, neurotic, New York comedies. But it is touching, funny, clever and a spectacular special effects ride. For anyone else […]
VOTW 2: Woody Allen’s Star Wars From Conan
We really had to do two Videos Of the Week this week. The biggest film news this week (or this year?) is the return of Star Wars. Disney has bought LucasFilms for over $4 billion, and every aspect of the deal has been written up and taken apart in specialised film press and large mainstream […]
VOTW: Manhattan Opening Sequence – Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast of the America this week, devastating the country. Some of the most startling images were from Manhattan – the subways underwater, that crane hanging perilously, and rescue workers doing what they can. Woody Allen will be forever tied to New York. And his vision of Manhattan is one of […]
Fading Gigolo Production Update: Teaser Poster, More Pics, Woody’s Name
Production continues on John Turturro‘s Fading Gigolo in New York. Picking up from last week’s outdoor shooting, we finally see Allen interacting with Turturro, Vanessa Paradis in character and Woody Allen’s name in the film. First is the new teaser poster listing the full cast, with Allen billed second. Also listed are Sharon Stone (Stardust […]
October News Bits 2: Owen Wilson, Léa Seydoux, Andrew Dice Clay, Donald Trump, Films Within Films, Original Titles, Predator, Expendables and more.
Klyde Warren Park opened last weekend in Dallas. The new 5.2-acre, $100 million park is hoped to be the new Dallas town square. The Sunday night event was a screening of Midnight In Paris, hosted by Dallas native Owen Wilson. During the introduction, Wilson spoke about his experience on the film. The surprise is that […]
Zombie Woody Allen On ‘The New Girl’ (UPDATED: with pic)
US TV network Fox has released a clip from their new sit-com ‘The New Girl‘ – featuring star Zooey Deschanel dressed as a Zombie Woody Allen. The clip is taken from this week’s Halloween episode. The full clip also features members of the cast – Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield and Lamorne Morris doing their best […]
Paris Manhattan Premieres In UK November 1, Lellouche Discusses Allen
Sophie Lellouche‘s debut film, Paris Manhattan, opens in the UK November 1 at the UK Jewish Film Festival. The film is a romantic comedy set in Paris, about a woman who is a big Woody Allen fan. A photo of Woody is used in the French poster and Allen himself makes a cameo in the […]
To Rome With Love European DVD Release Dates, Box Office Surpasses $70m
Woody Allen’s 2012 film To Rome With Love is wrapping up it’s worldwide cinema run. Which means next is DVD, and a bunch of markets have announced DVD release dates. ‘To Rome With Love‘ wraps it’s cinema run by surpassing another milestone – now grossing $70 million worldwide. Italy will be the first market to […]
Midnight In Paris Sued By William Faulkner’s Estate
The company that looks after the legacy of author William Faulkner, who died in 1962, is suing Sony Pictures Classics. over a quote used in Woody Allen’s 2011 film Midnight In Paris. The suit rests on one line of dialogue, spoken by Owen Wilson, in the film: The past is not dead! Actually, it’s not […]
VOTW: Cast Of ‘To Rome With Love’ On Charlie Rose
This week’s video of the week was retweeted by Hopscotch Films this week to celebrate the release of To Rome With Love in Australia. It’s the cast of ‘To Rome With Love‘ – Ellen Page, Penélope Cruz, Greta Gerwig, Alec Baldwin – and Woody Allen’s sister and producer, Letty Aronson, on the PBS show ‘Charlie […]
Production Begins On John Turturro’s ‘Fading Gigolo’ In NYC, Starring Woody Allen
This week saw production begin on ‘Fading Gigolo‘, a film written, directed and starring John Turturro. The film also stars Woody Allen, in a rare acting role in a film he’s not written and directed himself. ‘Fading Gigolo‘ has been described by Turturro as a tender, sweet comedy about an aging gigilo (Turturro) and his […]
“Passion and Romance”: A Midsummer’s Night Sex Comedy – The Woody Allen Pages Review
Woody Allen continues his tribute to European cinema, and delivers what could almost be a remake of Ingmar Bergman‘s ‘Smiles On A Summer Night‘. Allen’s at his most romantic, and this small film with just 6 actors and one set is one his most unashamed love stories. It helps that one of those 6 actors […]
Sleeper & Hannah And Her Sisters Blu-Ray Released Jan 15th
Sleeper and Hannah & Her Sisters are the latest Woody Allen films to be announced for release on Blu Ray. The US release date is January 15th, with other territories to follow. Both titles are available to pre-order on Amazon right now. Woody Allen’s film deals have been very scattered, jumping from studio to studio. […]
VOTW: Woody Allen As Jimmy Bond
The biggest news this week in film is the return of James Bond. Starting in 1962 with ‘Dr No‘ to this year’s ‘Skyfall‘, the Bond franchise celebrates 50 years. There’s been plenty of discussion of who is the greatest of all the film Bonds. Most lists seem to be forgetting one. Woody Allen. Yes, Woody […]