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The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastApril 2025 Update: What's with Baum - An Upcoming Woody Novel????We are sorry to say there will be no podcast episode for this month April 2025!
While we, Don and James are out of town this month, we didn’t want to leave you completely hanging - so here’s a short update episode to keep things warm until we return next month in May.
In this bite-sized instillment, we discuss the curious and quietly revealed news of Woody Allen’s first-ever novel, What’s with Baum?, slated for release on September 23, 2025, and published by Post Hill Press.
The book ce...2025-04-2103 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Martin Freeman, Jenna Ortega & Jade Halley Bartlett - Millers Girl (2024)Welcome back to the Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast for another episode of Woody Allen Adjacent!
MASSIVE SHOUTOUT TO SUSAN C WHO GAVE SUCH A GENEROUS DONATION THIS MONTH - THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION SUSAN :)
On this episode, our dastardly co-host James has made his film of choice this month to be Miller’s Girl (2024), a film that sparked plenty of discussion and controversy upon its release. In the last episode Don actually mentioned the movie in passing and now here we are ... about to dig into this so called midfield of u...2025-02-271h 47
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Diahann Carroll, James Earl Jones & John Berry - Claudine (1974)Welcome back to the Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast for another episode of Woody Allen Adjacent—the first one of 2025!
First of all, thank you for rocking with us for another year. We GREATLY appreciate our lovely listeners, loyal subscribers, and thoughtful supporters!
For those who don’t know, in Woody Allen Adjacent, our podcast hosts work their way through films they like to compare and contrast with Woody Allen’s filmography and/or writing style.
Recently, Donald has charged the AI Assistant of the show to dig even deep...2025-01-311h 30
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson & Spike Jonze - HER (2013)Welcome back to the Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast for another episode of Woody Allen Adjacent - the last one of 2024, in fact!
First of all, thank you for rocking with us for another year. We GREATLY appreciate our lovely listeners, loyal subscribers, and thoughtful supporters!
For those who don’t know, in Woody Allen Adjacent our podcast hosts work they way thought films they like to compare and contrast to Woody Allens filmography and or writing style.
Recently, Donald has charged the AI Assistant of the show to di...2024-12-251h 34
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Taissa Farmiga, Malin Åkerman & Todd Strauss-Schulson - The Final Girls (2015)Welcome back to another SPOOKY edition of the Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast
Last time, our favourite cohost with the Most: James, suggested that he would bring up a movie in the horror genre. A genre Woody Allen never quite made a feature film in
Hence James thought he would bring up an interesting title we imagine woody may have done in an alternate universe.. ALSO, our Ai assistant conjurers up a complete original(ish) horror movie idea, laid up with a full cast and plot
This was def...2024-10-251h 04
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastNot Woody Actually #03: Brothers McMullen Living Out Loud
A warm welcome back to all our lovely podcast listeners
We are back after we were unable to record last month, this was due to some personal stuff on Don's part. So as you can see from the title this is going to be a NOT WOODY ACTUALLY episode
As always with NWA we talk a bit outside the norm, giving updates on the podcast Monetization situation, other minor updates.. and then for the main event we have a double adjacent-ish discussion on 2 movies. The first being a patreon req...2024-09-261h 29
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastAugust 2024 Podcast Update!Welcome back everyone to the Woody Allen Retrospective podcast!
We are sorry to say that due to unexpected personal circumstances, the team won’t be able to release a podcast episode this month. That’s pretty obvious as we are at the end of the month, but for clarity, we thought we’d put out an official update so none of our lovely subscribers get concerned in lieu of this delay.
We’ll be back in September, probably late September, with another episode, and because of the delay, Don and James thought it...2024-08-3101 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae & Sterling K. Brown – American Fiction (2023)Welcome back ladies and gents to another episode of Woody Adjacent!
On this episode our co-host with the most James has chosen to discuss a very recent Oscar winning movie based off a somewhat popular novel from the early 2000’s. It was a great conversation to have even given the somewhat uncomfortable realities the movie satirizes and asks us as the viewer to confront
It’s actually quite refreshing to see the extremely positive reception to this movie and we definitely ponder how its implications relate to Woody Allen and the Hollyw...2024-06-281h 23
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Steve Coogan & Rob Brydon - The Trip Movie Series (2010-2020)A very happy new year 2024 to all our fellow listeners and subscribers!
Today we are starting the year off with a bigger project from our co-host James, as it is his month of choice for the decided movie discussion. As such, James has chosen a British movie series that is a recut of an existing television series focusing on two comedians playing fictional versions of themselves. Its a fun one to start the year off with for sure... lets dig in!
In "The Trip" (2010), comedian Steve Coogan embarks on a culinary to...2024-01-2858 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastJames Top Ten Woody Allen Films (2024)A very happy new year 2024 to all of you from all of us here at The Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast!
To start the year off.. and by popular demand mind you :) - James has finally given us a SOLO discussion for his top 10 Woody Allen Films!
If you want a refresher on what Don and Simon picked as their favs from a couple of years back - check out the previous discussion we had on that using the following link below
https://woodyallenretro.podbean.com/e/ep-61-wo...2024-01-0718 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Maggie Smith, Richard Pryor, Michael Caine, Elaine May, Alan Alda, Bill Cosby & Jane Fonda - California Suite (1978)We are here at the very END of 2023 with our last Adjacent release!
If you have been keeping up with us in recent months we have been hinting at using Ai as a 3rd source of research in choosing our adjacent picks. We have 65 movies.. one for every year since 1969.
James randomly got a 10 from our adjacent list choice picker.. and that means today we are going to talk about.....
In 1978's California Suite, four suites witness the bittersweet joys and crushing anxieties of their temporary residents. Thro...2023-12-2640 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastNot Woody Actually #02 - Ai With Adjacent & Matthew PerryThanks for checking out another edition of NWA (Not Woody Actually)
On this episode Don stumbles out an explanation of using Ai to help with more Adjacent content, we officially launch our Ko-fi page, James jumps on to answer a great question about the recently passed actor Matthew Perry.. and thats pretty much it for this edition, a short one but i think we hit all the points we needed to on this one :)
Heres the link to our new one time donation / Tip Ko-Fi Page:
https://ko-f...2023-12-1226 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Charlie Day, Ken Jeong and Kate Beckinsale - Fools Paradise (2023)On this episode of Woody Adjacent, James brings us what seemed like a great recommendation ..only to find not only disappointment but some unfortunate behind the scenes details that still lead to a great conversation regardless :)
Fools Paradise (2023) tells the story of a mute man recently released from a mental health facility. This man looks just like a famous method actor that refuses to leave his trailer on the production of a movie set. With the "help" of a down-on-his-luck 'publicist' this nameless man will begin a misadventure through the world of hollywood encountering all t...2023-10-2757 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters - The Jerk (1979)On this episode of Woody Adjacent, James has chosen another Steve Martin film which is often hailed as one of his greatest and we had an interesting conversation about it - sadly the technical issues persist with the audio as we now deal with a recent bug caused by an apple update which we are still striving to fix
ThanksThe Jerk (1979) is a slapstick comedy film about a man who is born an idiot, but becomes a millionaire through a series of lucky accidents.
The cast includes Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, M...2023-08-2849 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Charlie Kaufman, David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh & Tom Noonan - Anomalisa (2015)We are BACK with another delightful conversation for Woody Adjacent
Apologies for the continued technical issues hitting us on this episode.
Editing couldn't quite fix annoying microphone peaking, echoing and some artifacting from Zoom >_2023-06-2158 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastNot Woody Actually #01 - Woody The Hero, Questions, ChatGPT Helps!Thanks for checking out our first edition of NWA (Not Woody Actually)
We had an idea to do a show like this but this was kind of forced upon us due to technical issues with our normal adjacent recordings
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The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Donald Sutherland & Ellen Burstyn - Alex In Wonderland (1970)Welcome back to another episode of Woody Adjacent - Tis the season to be jolly and give you a DOUBLE release this month
Todays movie up for discussion was actually another request put forward to us by our friends at the Woody Allen Subreddit
It was quite the experience.. lol - i hope you can appreciate the conversation.. even if we get some coal in our stockings for our thoughts :P
In Alex In Wonderland (1970) Donald Sutherland portrays Alex Morrison, a successful film director fresh off the cri...2022-12-1340 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Tobey Maguire, Elizabeth Banks, Laura Linney, Ray Liotta - The Details (2011)Welcome back to another episode of Woody Adjacent!
Todays movie up for discussion is one that seems to have fallen by the waste-side in terms of awareness.. which is extremely surprising given the cast on deck here giving all around good performances... what happened here?!? ...and why is the rotten tomatoes score so harsh on this one.. truly a head-scratcher to us :/
Well i guess we'll have to get into the.. DETAILS of this one.. heh heh XD
Thank yo so much for listening - As James sta...2022-11-2648 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Will Smith, Donald Sutherland - Six Degrees Of Separation (1993) The Oscar Slap EditionWell.. as you can see on this episode we are focusing on an Actor who has stolen the attention of hollywood and audiences alike with a surprising moment of arrogance and bad judgement
Yes, i have shamelessly taken this oppertunity to talk about the 2022 Oscar slap hear around the world... but ironically - Will Smith has a perfect movie in his filmography that fits nicely as a Woody Adjacent choice... believe it or not.. this is true!
In 1993's "Six Degrees of Separation," Will Smith portrays Paul, a charismatic young man who...2022-04-281h 38
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Kenneth Branagh, Jamie Dornan, Judi Dench - Belfast (2021)Back for another great discussion.. and thanks to James DW we are taking a turn for the more recent - focusing on another Woody alumni actor / director, deciding to do something much closer to home and his warm Irish heart
Apparently the Oscar folk just looove this one.. well, we assume so due to the wealthy academy nominations
Set in the late 1960s Belfast during the start of "The Troubles," Kenneth Branagh's 2021 film "Belfast" is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story. Told through the eyes of nine-year-old Buddy (Jude Hill), the film depicts th...2022-03-281h 00
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Meg Ryan, Matthew Broderick & Tcheky Karyo - Addicted To Love (1997)Welcome to another episode of Woody Adjacent.. and this edition is actually our last for the year of 2021.. as such, Donald has picked an arguably crowd pleasing romantic comedy to dissect featuring a Queen of 90's rom-coms!
Today we are going to talk about 1997's - Addicted To Love
We also wanted to announce that we have launched a PATREON campaign for those who are generous enough and able to contribute to our efforts financially.. now again, let me stress this - PLEASE ONLY CONTRIBUTE IF YOU CAN AFFORD TO - of...2021-12-241h 06
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Adam Sandler, Dustin Hoffman & Ben Stiller - The Meyerowitz Stories (2017)Welcome back everybody to another preposterous episode of Woody Allen Adjacent!
Before we get to our movie pick for discussion James brought up an interesting blog piece regarding Wallace Shawn's defence of working with woody allen which can be read here
https://www.thewrap.com/wallace-shawn-woody-allen-still-willing-to-work/
It was also brought to our attention that a new woody allen blu ray release is out which.. is kind of meh in terms of the titles chosen but we are still glad to see Woodys back catalogue get any love in...2021-11-271h 23
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Alan Alda, Ellen Burstyn - Same Time, Next Year (1978)We are back just before the end of the month to deliver another great Adjacent conversation on a golden oldie hollywood has tried to reboot a few times but can never quite get another adaptation off the ground, so until then we will talk about the current original...
In Same Time Next Year (1978) which is set in 1951, two seemingly happily married individuals, Doris (Ellen Burstyn), a housewife from Oakland, and George (Alan Alda), an accountant from New Jersey, meet by chance at a California inn. A passionate connection sparks, leading them to make an unusual a...2021-09-0149 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson - Top Five (2014)We are BACK baby.. for another chapter of Woody Adjacent!
Today we talk about a pretty well received movie from a long time comedian turned actor.. in fact, over the course of this discussion we truly see how much this creator is following in the footsteps of Woody Allen
In Top Five (2014) Andre Allen (Chris Rock) is a comedian turned movie star known for his outrageous comedies, he is also about to marry a reality TV star in the coming weeks. While promoting his new serious film about Haitian revolutionary Dutty Bo...2021-07-241h 04
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 67: 2020 - Rifkins Festival *Discussion*On this recording we are back to actually talk about a new Woody Allen movie release... yeah.. he's still at it :P - i know right haha
Also, we say a sincere farewell to our original co-host who start out with us on this journey: Simon Rad :(
Simon, who has decided (in a conversation off mic) to step away from podcasting in general will be missed for his Zany energy and pretty buck-wild moments - he will always be appreciated.. and may even pop in sometime in future...
b...2021-06-1841 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy - Before Sunrise, Before Sunset (1995 & 2004)We are back today to talk about our first movie series discussion for our Woody Allen Adjacent project!
This is a much beloved movie series that explores so many great aspects, mostly just through using dialogue - which may fly in the face of often advised filmaking - but this director had a vision
...and yes, rather strangely, we are leaving out the third piece of this puzzle for another time - but regardless, for now we just wanted to throw our hats off to this director and speak about the fo...2021-05-251h 20
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 66: 2021 - Allen v Farrow v Half TruthsOn todays record we give our thoughts on the Allen V Farrow Docu-Series
This will of course be a very contentious topic of debate given the subject matter at hand.. add to that the fact your hosts on the episode believe Woody Allen is innocent which seems to be against the grain of the current public emotional opinion
Again we implore people who have watched this docuseries to hear from the other side and the links below can adhere to that
Rick Worley's - By The Way Wood...2021-04-171h 41
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler - They Came Together (2014)Continuing our Woody Allen Adjacent project JAMES has picked this interesting romantic comedy spoof..... It was an interesting discussion actually, where we delve more into our thoughts on the so called 'romantic comedy' genre on a whole..... and other pedantic quibbles ;P
In They Came Together (2014) Joel (Paul Rudd) a corporate candy exec, threatens to shut down Molly's (Amy Poehler) charming indie candy shop. Sparks fly despite their opposing businesses, leading to a whirlwind romance filled with clichés from classic rom-coms, hilariously exaggerated for maximum satire. Through flashbacks and dinner conversations with another couple, th...2021-03-261h 02
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver - Marriage Story (2019)Continuing our Woody Allen Adjacent project our next conversation will be about...
In Marriage Story (2019) New York theater director Charlie (Adam Driver) and his actress wife Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) navigate a heartbreaking divorce, navigating custody battles, lawyer pressures, and lingering love amidst the emotional wreckage. As they move between coasts, their once-strong bond frays, forcing them to confront their individual desires and the sacrifices made for their shared life. The film explores the raw pain and fragile hope of letting go, ultimately questioning what it means to stay connected even when falling apart.
...2021-02-271h 42
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Phil Joanou, BONO, Stephen Dorff - ENTROPY (1999)Continuing our Woody Allen Adjacent discussions our next conversation will be about a movie that is a particular favourite for one of our hosts...
In ENTROPY (1999) aspiring director Bobby (Stephen Dorff) juggles the chaotic demands of his first film with a whirlwind romance and the seductive whispers of his own ego (U2's Bono). As pressure mounts, the lines between art and reality blur, leading him down a spiraling path of self-destruction. Amidst fractured relationships, creative anxieties, and existential questions, Bobby's journey becomes a poignant reflection on the price of passion and the precarious dance b...2021-01-3045 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Edward Norton, Ben Stiller - Keeping The Faith (2000)Continuing our Woody Allen Adjacent discussion, we have two Hollywood A-Listers some never even knew made a movie together... so with that said.....
In Keeping The Faith (2000) childhood friends, Rabbi Jake (Ben Stiller) and Father Brian (Edward Norton), find their faith tested when their old flame Anna (Jenna Elfman) returns. Sparks fly, creating a hilarious love triangle amidst religious obligations and family pressures. Can their friendship survive as they grapple with forbidden feelings, questioning faith, and the pursuit of love against all odds?
Please check out the links below for the fu...2020-12-191h 21
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen - Liberal Arts (2012)Continuing our Adjacent discussions, this next conversation will focus on the rising talent who became a marvel cinematic unvierse mainstay just a few years after this indie flick...
In Liberal Arts (2012 Jaded writer Jesse (Josh Radnor) returns to his idyllic alma mater college for a professor's retirement, rekindling memories of youthful passion. A chance encounter with vivacious college student Zibby (Elizabeth Olsen) reignites his spirit, challenging the gap in their ages and forcing him to confront lost dreams and unfulfilled possibilities. Laughter mingles with nostalgia as Jesse ponders second chances, the fragility of love, and t...2020-11-2855 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Louis CK, Chloe Grace Moretz - I Love You, Daddy (2017)As part of the Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast we now move into our next phase of the project that i (Don) have been planning for well over a year now.
Woody at this time has completed a nearly 50 movie run and still going strong, so in the meantime while we await another official Woody release - there are a WHOLE lot of films that pay homage, imitate and or resemble Woodys filmography
As a way of creating more content we now want to discuss, disect and debate the finer points of su...2020-10-281h 06
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 65: 2020 - Apropos of Nothing Memoir *Discussion*As promised we are BACK again with more Woody Allen content, this time having a thoughtful discussion focusing on Woodys recently released memoir: Apropos of Nothing (2020)
We are joined here once again by James Walsh, Author, Content Creator and founder of popular community website Manic Expression - http://www.manic-expression.com
It's quite possible you've heard us talk about Woody a few years ago, contemplating his 'final chapter' ...and since then, Soooo much has happened to the filmmaker
This conversation could also be considered a general catchup on W...2020-06-221h 35
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 64: 2019 - A Rainy Day In New York *Discussion*After a long hiatus.. we finally get to have this discussion about the extremely elusive and somewhat controversial release by Woody Allen in the midst of this ongoing global PANDEMIC and so much behind the scenes crap you guys probably don't wanna hear about.. this show must go on.. so at long last.. let's discuss: 2019's - A Rainy Day In New York
....a movie we even have a hard time pinning a release date on since it had such a staggered kind of distribution. Anyway, this recording is just a little bit more relaxed a...2020-06-0440 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 63B: 2019 - The Woody Allen LIKE Movie Search (Woody Adjacent)FIRSTLY - PLEASE FIND THE YOUTUBE VIDEO VERSION HERE >>> CLICK HERE TO WATCH
For those of you who follow the podcast and like myself want to continue the conversation about great movies like what Woody has produced i wanted to let you guys know i am doing a hunt for great movies that follow in the footsteps of Woody Allen and i want your help and recommendations
I recently made a post in the woody allen subreddit about this and i got some good feedback - i want you guys to chec...2019-03-1209 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 63: 2018 - Is This Woody Allen’s Final Chapter?We are back here on the Woody Allen retrospective in 2018 to see no feature film release by Woody Allen for us to talk about so instead we are going to run through what has actually kept Woody away from making movies
Don Wunder this time is joined by James Walsh another content creator and also the founder of popular community blogging website site Manic Expression - http://www.manic-expression.com
Big shoutout to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Sub-reddit for all the interaction and support
...2018-12-191h 13
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 62: TOP TEN WOODY ALLEN MOVIES + HONORSfter completing a FULL conversational retrospective on Woody Allen's entire filmography.. arguing about which films were our personal favourites and debating the variables for our final video...
in this phase of the retrospective we thought we would do a bit more of a GENERIC top 10 favourites list to cash in on all the SEO potential (lol) no, really, this will probably be more accessible to those wondering what we consider the best of the best... nd it has been one hell of a ride getting to this point
REMINDER - You ca...2018-09-2419 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 61: Woody Allen’s Best / Worst / Underrated *Discussion*After our 2 year long project of watching EVERY Woody Allen live action production we could find up to March 2018. Your esteemed hosts decided to battle it out and have a long running conversation debating each others picks on the BEST, WORST & MOST UNDERRATED picks from Woody's filmography
We also had some good banter about our thoughts on the movies individually and if things have changed since our earlier recordings
We will be following up from this discussion with a more generic WOODY ALLEN TOP 10 channel video in a few weeks just to...2018-09-171h 47
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 60: 2017 - Wonder Wheel *Discussion*At this point in our retrospective we have finally caught up with Woody's movie releases and so that brings us to this romantic-drama set on the beautiful boardwalk of Coney Island...
In Wonder Wheel (2017) Under the dizzying spin of Coney Island's Wonder Wheel, secrets and passions intertwine. Ginny (Kate Winslet), a waitress trapped in a volatile marriage to gruff carousel operator Humpty (Jim Belushi), finds forbidden solace with aspiring writer and lifeguard Mickey (Justin Timberlake). Meanwhile, Humpty's estranged daughter Carolina (Juno Temple) seeks refuge, igniting a love triangle that spins out of control. Jealousy, betrayal, a...2018-09-1153 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 59: 2016 - Crisis In Six Scenes *Discussion*At this point in Woody Allen's career Amazon Studios were distributing his movies and in an effort to bolster their television projects, Woody was given this opportunity to create this series we are discussing today!
So today we debate the results of said project... hoping for the best and discovering the not so best i'm afraid :(
In Crisis In Six Scenes (2016) A placid suburban life explodes when radical fugitive Lenny (Miley Cyrus) bursts into the home of neurotic writer Sidney (Woody Allen) and his therapist wife Kay (Elaine May). As chaos an...2018-09-0334 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 58: 2016 - Cafe Society *Discussion*Today we discuss a very pleasant surprise Woddy has given to us in this long form tale of love, loss and choices made...
In 2016's Cafe Society 1930s Hollywood beckons young Bobby (Jesse Eisenberg), where his uncle's star power (Steve Carell) clashes with love for his enigmatic assistant Vonnie (Kristen Stewart). He yearns for authenticity amidst studio phonies, but Vonnie's secret affair throws him back to New York. Managing a gangster brother's club brings success and a glamorous socialite (Blake Lively), yet Vonnie's unexpected return rekindles the flame. Caught between old love and new promises, Bo...2018-08-2834 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 57: 2015 - Irrational Man *Discussion*We are back on the retrospective with another somewhat interesting moral murder think piece by Woody
In Irrational Man (2015) Cynical philosophy professor Abe Lucas (Joaquin Phoenix) drowns his existential despair in booze at a small-town college. Sparks fly with two women: Rita (Parker Posey), a dissatisfied wife, and Jill (Emma Stone), a bright student. But a overheard sob about a corrupt judge ignites Abe's dormant nihilism. Tempted by a rash act of "justice," he grapples with the allure of meaning through chaos, questioning whether life's absurdities deserve defiance or resignation.
Please che...2018-08-2031 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 56: 2014 - Magic In The Moonlight *Discussion*Back on the retrospective in some familiar territory on which turned out to be a small little delightful trip :)
In Magic In The Moonlight (2014) On the sun-drenched Riviera, illusionist Stanley (Colin Firth), a debunker of the supernatural, aims to expose young psychic Sophie (Emma Stone) as a fraud. But under the moonlight, his cynicism unravels as Sophie's charm and seemingly real powers cast doubt on his convictions. Torn between logic and faith, Stanley faces a choice: embrace the possibility of magic or cling to his rational world. As romance blossoms beneath the stars
...2018-08-1330 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 55: 2013 - Fading Gigolo *Discussion*Back again with another sidestep from the focused retrospective to follow Woody on yet another one of his outside collaborations, this time being with an exceptionally well known character actor (John Turturro) in a very strange and sexy* type of character piece???
This was certainly a strange one to say the very least... but always fun to have a conversation about :)
In "Fading Gigolo" (2013) Sharon Stone plays Dr. Parker, a wealthy dermatologist, she mentions to one of her patient Murray (Woody Allen) that she and a female friend, Selima (Sofia Vergara), wis...2018-08-0826 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 54: 2013 - Blue Jasmine / Dylan Farrow Interview Talk *Discussion*Back again with a Woody episode many have waited for us to get around to - apparently this is another standout character piece that although uncomfortable to sit through... it's hard not to admire what's on display here....but sadly we have to inject a bit of reality in this episode as well
First off as always, a description of the movie for the uninitiated
In Blue Jasmine (2013) Jasmine Malone (Cate Blanchett), a former socialite from New York City, finds herself destitute and forced to seek refuge with her sister, Ginger (Sal...2018-08-0353 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 53: 2012 - To Rome With Love *Discussion*BACK on the retrospective with another European story venture for Mr Allen. Memory serves as this one not being very good with alot of critical feedback and disappointment, however, our recent re-watch has given us some new perspective... so lets talk about..
In 'To Rome With Love' (2012) four different couples find themselves intertwined in a series of romantic escapades and life-changing encounters in the vibrant Italian city of Rome.
Their stories interweave as they navigate the complexities of love, relationships, and self-discovery, reflecting the universality of human experiences amidst the backdrop of...2018-08-0153 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 52: 2012 - American Masters - A Woody Allen Documentary *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with a little side step discussion....
Robert Weide has proven to be a positive proponent and admirer of Woody Allen over the years, in fact more recently, he was the fellow that had him on for a facebook live interview as hard to believe as that might sound
As such, back in 2012 he puts his documentarian hat on and completed a pretty thorough exploration on Woody's entire life and career up to that poingt ... its probably one of the best celebrity documentaries we have ever seen thus fa...2018-07-2839 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 51: 2011 - Midnight In Paris *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with arguably Woody's most acclaimed movie to date - a very creative and crowd pleasing film all around - HOWEVER we will endeavour to get critical on this as well even in all it's glory!
With 'Midnight in Paris (2011) Gil Pender (Owen Wilson), a disillusioned screenwriter, finds himself mysteriously transported back to the 1920s every night at midnight whilst in paris. Amidst the vibrant cafes and lively gatherings, he encounters literary icons like Ernest Hemingway (Corey Stoll) and F. Scott Fitzgerald (Tom Hiddleston), seeking inspiration and questioning his own place in t...2018-07-2533 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 50: 2010 - You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with woody exploring the many silly delusions of couples in this somewhat tepid comedy / drama
In "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger," we find two couples that find their lives intertwined in a web of desire, deceit, and unfulfilled dreams. As they navigate the complexities of their relationships, they confront the consequences of their choices and the fragility of happiness. Amidst the chaos, a fortune teller's words resonate causing further issues along the way
Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ra...2018-07-1927 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 49: 2009 - Whatever Works *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with what almost seems like a main character casted perfectly for an Allen comedy romp.... sadly the masses didn't seem to enjoy the final result
In "Whatever Works" (2009) Boris Yellnikoff (Larry David), a cynical, misanthropic writer, finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of guardian and mentor to Melody (Evan Rachel Wood), a young runaway girl who seeks refuge in his dilapidated New York apartment.
As Boris and Melody embark on an unconventional and often hilarious journey, they grapple with issues of love, identity, and the pursuit of...2018-07-1735 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 48: 2008 - Vicky Christina Barcelona *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with woody exploring the sweet highs and lows of nuanced love and relationships within the beautiful city of Barcelona with yet another marvellous cast of actors!
Vicky Christina Barcelona (2008) Is of course set In the vibrant city of Barcelona, where two American friends, Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson), embark on a summer adventure, each seeking different experiences and perspectives on love and relationships. Vicky, a pragmatic and analytical aspiring writer, is engaged to the reliable and traditional Doug (Chris Messina). Cristina, on the other hand, is free-spirited and adventurous, em...2018-07-1336 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 47: 2007 - Cassandra’s Dream *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with Woody returning to his darker themes for another crime drama - lets dig into it!
With Cassandra’s Dream (2017) we are yet again set in the streets of London, here we have two brothers, Ian Blaine (Ewan McGregor) and Terry Blaine (Colin Farrell), that find themselves trapped in a downward spiral of financial desperation and personal struggles.
Ian, a restaurateur struggling to keep his business afloat, desperately seeks funds to secure a new life with his love, Angela (Hayley Atwell). Meanwhile, Terry, a compulsive gambler grappling with debt and...2018-07-1037 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 46: 2006 - SCOOP *Discussion*Back on the retrospective where fans were somewhat surprised for this to be the follow up to MATCH POINT the year before - but we are still in London and Woody is easing off the darker storytelling on this one
SCOOP (2006) Is set in the bustling streets of London, where Sondra Pransky (Scarlett Johansson), an American journalism student, finds herself entangled in a whirlwind of investigative journalism and romantic intrigue. When she accidentally encounters the ghost of veteran reporter Joe Strombel (Ian McShane), who claims to have uncovered the identity of a notorious serial killer, S...2018-07-0520 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 45: 2005 - Match Point *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with what is widely regarded as one of Woody Allen's greatest movies... well... this, Annie Hall and one other are often in heavy debate for the top spot... There is no debate this is a great movie so we will gush and discuss....
In Match Point (2005) Chris Wilton (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), a former tennis pro from Ireland, ascends the social ladder in London by marrying Chloe Hewett (Emily Mortimer), the daughter of a wealthy businessman. However, Chris's ambitions and lust for success threaten to unravel his carefully constructed facade when he f...2018-07-0245 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 44: 2004 - Melinda and Melinda *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with a movie which clearly had a good concept but the execution may have been somewhat lacking
In Melinda and Melinda (2004) we explore the dual nature of reality and the malleability of perception through two contrasting narratives that follow the same character, Melinda (Radha Mitchell).
One narrative portrays Melinda's life as a comedy, highlighting her lightheartedness, resilience, and ability to find humor in challenging situations. The second narrative presents Melinda's life as a tragedy, emphasizing her vulnerability, insecurities, and tendency to dwell on her misfortunes.
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The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 43: 2003 - Anything Else *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with another Woody flick where it seems he is trying to do an updated take on Annie hall maybe? - we thinks not... regardless, this one has some amazing cinematography without a doubt... let's talk about..
In Anything Else (2003) Jerry Falk (Jason Biggs), is a neurotic college student that falls for the captivating and unpredictable Anna (Christina Ricci), a 19-year-old aspiring actress navigating life and love in New York City. Jerry's pursuit of Anna takes him on a journey of romantic entanglements, philosophical discussions, and self-discovery. He confronts issues of love, s...2018-06-2625 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 42: 2002 - Hollywood Ending / Harvey Weinstein *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with another fun yet underwhelming offering on Woody once again taking a stab at a Hollywood business narrative....
Hollywood Ending i (2002) follows Val Waxman (Woody Allen), a once-successful film director who has fallen on hard times. Desperate to make a comeback, Val agrees to direct a low-budget film for his ex-wife, Ellie (Tea Leoni), who is now a powerful studio executive. Val's hopes for a comeback are further complicated by his deteriorating eyesight, which he tries to conceal from his cast and crew. As production on the film progresses, Val's insecurities a...2018-06-2242 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 41: 2001 - Curse Of The Jade Scorpion *Discussion*Back on the retrospective now in the 2000's with another light comedy romp that seems to have not gone well over with audiences... another fun discussion
In Curse Of The Jade Scorpion (2001) we are taken to 1940's New York City, where two unlikely characters find themselves drawn into a world of crime, mystery, and hypnosis. As they unravel a series of strange robberies, they must confront their own fears and suspicions while uncovering a sinister plot that threatens to disrupt the city's peace.
Please check out the links below for the fu...2018-06-2234 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 40: 2001 - Small Time Crooks *Discussion*Back on the retrospective now in the 2000's with a light crime-comedy romp that gets a nice disagreeable conversation with your hosts :P
Small Time Crooks (2001) Ray Winkle (Woody Allen) and Frenchy (Tracey Ullman), are an unsuccessful married couple, that hatch a plan to rob the bank next door to their jewellery store. However, their amateurish heist goes awry, and they end up inadvertently opening a successful cookie business which sets them on a different path.
Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info yo...2018-06-2021 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 39: 2000 - Picking Up The Pieces *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with one of the most bizarre movies Woody Allen has had his hands mixed up in. Admittedly and as always there are some big hitters here regarding the actual cast but with such a random comedy romp script, you might have thought this was one of those 'old funny ones' woody used to make in the 70's or something :P
Who the hell actually directed this movie anyway - does this director even actually exist??? - even given our research this is a perplexing mystery within itself!
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The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 38: 1999 - Sweet And Lowdown *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with another fan favourite about the life of an unlikeable fellow with a engrossing musical talent
Sweet And Lowdown (1999) follows Emmet Ray, a brilliant but self-destructive jazz guitarist who struggles with fame, addiction, and the love of a mute woman.
Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_and_Lowdown
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0158371/
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The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 37: 1998 - ANTZ *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with Woody first and still only foray into an animated feature... which turned out.. not so bad.. surprisingly :P
Antz (1998) follows Z, a neurotic worker ant who feels trapped by the conformist confines of his totalitarian ant civilisation and eventually sets forth in search of Insectopia, a mythical utopia rumoured to be beyond the colony's borders.
Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antz
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The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 36: 1998 - Celebrity *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with yet another Woody flick sporting a MASSIVE cast - the name says it all on this one :)
Celebrity (1998) follows a group of self-absorbed celebrities as they navigate the shallow and often absurd world of fame and fortune. At the center of the film is Lee Simon (Kenneth Branagh), a washed-up writer who reinvents himself as a celebrity journalist. Through his interviews with various celebrities, Lee gets a glimpse into the superficial and often meaningless lives of those who live in the spotlight.
Also starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ch...2018-06-1147 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 35: 1997 - Deconstructing Harry *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with arguably Woody Allen's most buck-wild black comedy romp that pushes his usual comedic limits way into the asshole zone we just loved to behold :)
Deconstructing Harry (1997) is a black comedy that follows Harry Block, a successful New York novelist who draws inspiration for his work from the people he knows in real life, often causing them to become alienated from him as a result.
Despite the harsh realities he faces, Harry remains unapologetic, clinging to his belief that his art justifies his actions. He even goes so...2018-06-0844 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 34: 1997 - Wild Man Blues *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with a much smaller behind the scenes release focusing on Woodys Jazz band and his life with wife Soon-Yi
Wild Man Blues (1996) captures the infectious energy and camaraderie of Woody Allen and his New Orleans Jazz Band as they embark on a 1996 European tour. The film follows the band's performances from Berlin to Stockholm, showcasing their authentic renditions of early 20th-century New Orleans jazz classics.
Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting
W...2018-06-0825 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 33: 1996 - Everyone Says I Love You *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with Woody dipping his toes in the world of a movie musical for the first time with a STELLAR cast to boot..
Everyone Says I Love You (1996) is a musical film about wealthy Manhattanites Joe Berliner (Woody Allen) and Steffi Dandridge (Goldie Hawn) navigating the complexities of love, family, and infidelity as their extended family gathers for the impending wedding of their half-sister, Skylar Dandridge (Drew Barrymore).
The film's big ensemble cast delivers memorable performances, and the musical numbers seamlessly blend into the narrative, adding depth and emo...2018-06-0639 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 32: 1996 - The Sunshine Boys *Discussion*Apologies for the audio kinks you will hear throughout this episode.. it was sadly unavoidable due to a technical glitch with the recording software and could not be fixed in post production :(
Anyhow......
We are back on the retrospective with yet another side-step outside the core filmography.. today we have ANOTHER re-adaptation of a play / movie that woody DID NOT write or direct...
In The Sunshine Boys (1996) aging vaudeville comedians Al Lewis (Woody Allen) and Willie Clark (Peter Falk) reluctantly reunite for a television special after 11 years of...2018-06-0622 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 31: 1995 - Mighty Aphrodite *Discussion*Back on the retrospective with a fun raunchy comedy that gives a somewhat unexpected feel good aftertaste when all is said and done!
Mighty Aphrodite (1995) has Lenny Weinrib (Woody Allen), an adopted child's father, embark on a quest to find his son's biological mother, leading him to Linda Ash (Mira Sorvino), a former porn star turned prostitute.
Lenny's discovery of Linda's past challenges his preconceptions about her and the circumstances surrounding his son's adoption. As he delves deeper into Linda's life, he uncovers vulnerabilities and complexities, revealing a woman far different fr...2018-06-0231 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 30: 1994 - Don’t Drink The Water *Discussion*Here we have a special case where woody is remaking a movie which is based off a play he wrote himself as a television special of sorts
Don't Drink the Water (1994) was a made-for-television movie starring Woody Allen and Michael J. Fox. Walter Hollander (Woody Allen), an inept American diplomat trapped behind the Iron Curtain, struggles to navigate the intricacies of Eastern European politics while also trying to keep his family out of trouble.
Walter's efforts are further complicated by the arrival of Axel Magee (Michael J. Fox), the charming and fr...2018-06-0128 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 29: 1994 - Bullets Over Broadway *Discussion*Back on track with our next movie in the retrospective... anther fun little throwback movie for Woody to sink his teeth into and for us to discuss in detail
Bullets Over Broadway (1994) is set in New York City in 1928. David Shayne (John Cusack) is a young playwright who is struggling to get his play produced. He eventually meets Nick Valenti (Chazz Palminteri), a gangster who agrees to finance his play. However, Nick has one condition: his untalented girlfriend, Olive Neal (Jennifer Tilly), must be cast in a lead role. The story highlights the challenges of a...2018-05-2626 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 28: 1993 - Manhattan Murder Mystery & Burning Annie *Discussion*Today we get to the very much beloved recasting of Diane Keaton back in a Woody project right at a time when Woody probably needed it the most
ALSO, Since it is the 40th year anniversary for Annie Hall at the time of this recording we were pointed to this independent fan film which actually revolves around a Woody Allen fan who uses Annie Hall as a romantic crutch of sorts.
The film is called BURNING ANNIE which we talk about just for a few minutes and if you are interested aft...2018-05-2640 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 27: 1992 - THE WOODY ALLEN / MIA FARROW CONTROVERSY *Discussion*As we have alluded to during our Woody Allen retrospective discussions, we have decided that we are going to talk about the very public and shocking 1992 scandal involving Mia Farrow and her adopted daughters Soon-Yi and even younger daughter Dylan Farrow as it is just such a big part of Woody Allen's life - an almost unavoidable topic and honestly, it didn't feel right to ignore it and just focus on his movie career alone.
This situation really has had big ripple effects on Woodys reputation and business as the years have gone on. Many h...2018-05-201h 10
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 26: 1992 - Husbands & Wives *Discussion*Back on track with our next movie in the retrospective... definitely one of the more notable additions and we enjoyed digging into this one quite a bit!
In Husbands and Wives (1992) two couples, Gabe (Woody Allen) and Judy (Mia Farrow), and Jack (Sydney Pollack) and Sally (Judy Davis), grapple with the complexities of love, marriage, and infidelity as their best friends' separation sends shockwaves through their own lives.
Husbands and Wives delves into themes of honesty, commitment, and the challenges of maintaining long-term relationships. Through the characters' introspective conversations and introspective mo...2018-05-2043 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 25: 1991 - Shadows And Fog *Discussion*Back on track with our next movie in the Woody filmography... and it's kind of a strange one :P
Shadows and Fog (1991) stars Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, John Cusack, Kathy Bates, Kenneth Walsh, and Danny Aiello. The film takes place in a nameless European city during the 1930s and follows a bookkeeper named Kleinman (Allen) as he tries to escape the chaos of a serial killer on the loose
Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting
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The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 24: 1991 - Scenes From A Mall *Discussion*Today on the retrospective we get to another NON Woody Allen directed flick we get into a very amusing discussion on!
Scenes From A Mall (1991) is directed by Paul Mazursky, written by Mazursky and Roger L. Simon, and starring Bette Midler and Woody Allen. The title is a play on Ingmar Bergman's Scenes from a Marriage, and the film itself features similar themes of marital disintegration.
Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting
Wikipedia: https://en...2018-05-1928 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 23: 1990 - Alice *Discussion*BACK on track with the retrospective starting off this new decade for Woody with a very light hearted and quirky adventure of sorts :)
Alice (1990) stars Mia Farrow as Alice Tate, a wealthy Manhattan housewife who is unhappy with her life. She begins to question her life choices after visiting a Chinatown herbalist, Dr. Yang (Keye Luke), who gives her a series of magical teas.
Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org...2018-05-1627 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 22: 1989 - New York Stories & 2017 Facebook Interview *Discussion*Today we go a little of the beaten path and talk about a collaboration movie Woody took part in and more recently Woody did a facebook live interview which was quite amusing and enlightening for some.... not so much for us, more amusing that anything else!
New York Stories (1989) is an anthology film consisting of three segments with the central theme being New York City. The three segments were directed by Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and Woody Allen.
Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ra...2018-05-1640 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 21: 1989 - Crimes & Misdemeanors *Discussion*We continue to move forward with our Retrospective as we get to discuss another beloved fan and critic favourite from Woody's filmography!
Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) Tells two interconnected stories: that of Judah Rosenthal (Martin Landau), a successful filmmaker who commits adultery and attempts to blackmail his mistress, and that of Cliff Stern (Woody Allen), a documentary filmmaker who is struggling to find meaning in his work and his life.
The film is a complex and darkly funny exploration of themes such as morality, guilt, and the nature of reality.
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The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 20: 1988 - Another Woman - Don’s Favourite!?!? *Discussion*We continue to move forward with our Retrospective and we get to a very special movie for one of our hosts as it seems to be his favourite whereas, it is not really considered majorly with moviegoers or even die hard Woody fans compared to his other offerings
Another Woman (1988) stars Gena Rowlands as Marion Post, a philosophy professor who rents an office to write a new book. She overhears the therapy sessions of her neighbor, Hope (Mia Farrow), and begins to question her own life choices.
The film is a me...2018-05-1230 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 19: 1987 - September *Discussion*We continue to move forward with our Retrospective as we look at Woodys next attempt to dive back into the more emotional and barebone narrative drama somewhat like the vein of Interiors - it seems to have a bad rep with some but we get a good conversation from this one for sure ;)
September (1987) stars Mia Farrow as Lane, a woman who is recovering from a suicide attempt at her summer house in Vermont. She is visited by her best friend Stephanie (Dianne Wiest), her lover Peter (Sam Waterston), and her neighbor Howard (Denholm Elliott) w...2018-05-1228 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 18: 1987 - Radio Days *Discussion*We continue to move forward with our Retrospective as we see Woody do a movie giving a somewhat personal nostalgic take on classic radio broadcasting days now long gone ...and we appreciated the lookback :)
Radio Days (1987) takes a look at the golden age of radio during the late 1930s and 1940s, focusing on a working-class family living in Rockaway Beach, New York. The film weaves together various vignettes, blending the lives of the family members with the radio programs they listen to daily
The cast includes: Woody Allen (voiceovers), Seth Green, Dia...2018-05-1226 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 17: 1986 - Hannah and Her Sisters *Discussion*We once agin move forward with our Retrospective as we look at what is widely considered Woodys 3rd best movie after Annie Hall & Manhattan
Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) is a comedy-drama film that tells the intertwined stories of three sisters, Hannah (Mia Farrow), Lee (Barbara Hershey), and Holly (Dianne Wiest), and the men in their lives. The movie also stars Woody Allen himself and Michael Caine
Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting
Wikipedia: https://en...2018-05-1239 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 16: 1985 - The Purple Rose of Cairo *Discussion*We continue to move forward with our Retrospective as we look at a charming down to earth fantasy set in the time of the great depression, giving our main character moviegoer an experience of a lifetime!
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) tells the story of Cecilia, a lonely waitress who escapes her dreary life by going to the movies. One day, the leading man in her favourite film steps off the screen and into her life. Cecilia and Tom fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that he is a fictional c...2018-05-1240 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 15: 1984 - Broadway Danny Rose *Discussion*We continue to move forward with our Retrospective as we look at a charming tale of a talent manager back in the good old days of live entertainment and one of his greatest misadventures
Broadway Danny Rose (1984) follows a hapless theatrical agent who, by helping a client, gets dragged into a love triangle involving the mob.
The film stars Woody Allen as the titular character, Mia Farrow as Tina Vitale, Nick Apollo Forte as Lou Canova, and Sandy Dennis as Sandy to name but a few
Please che...2018-05-1124 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 14: 1983 - Zelig *Discussion*We continue to move forward with our Retrospective as we look at a fan favourite where woody fully realises his mockumentary visions from take the money and run and infuses them with an interesting chameleon character piece, all executed with a special type of comedic seriousness :P
Zelig is a 1983 mockumentary film dealing with a chameleon-like man who can unconsciously blend in with his surroundings by taking on the appearance and mannerisms of the people around him. Zelig is often seen as a funny yet thought-provoking film that explores the themes of identity and conformity w...2018-05-1122 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 13: 1982 - A Midsummer Night’s Sex Comedy *Discussion*We continue to move forward with our Retrospective as we look at a movie where Woody seems to want to take a break and do some lighthearted romance comedy far away in the countryside
A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy is a 1982 loose adaptation of William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream. The film stars Allen as Andrew Hobbs, a married man who goes to the country with his friends to spend a weekend of intellectual conversation. However, things don't go according to plan as the group becomes entangled in a series of romantic misadventures.
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The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 12: 1980 - Stardust Memories *Discussion*hahaha... Simeon feels this movie should be called "Dead Rabbit Daydreams" we wonder why that may be ;)
Anyhow, today we continue to move forward with our Retrospective as we look at a movie infamous for getting the fans and critics alike upset with its supposed misconceived messages / story - which leads us to our own interesting and critical opinions about the movie
Also starring: REPLACE WITH ACTORS
Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting
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The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 11: 1979 - Manhattan *Discussion*We continue to move forward with our Retrospective as we look at another MASSIVE hit in the filmography - a beloved movie about a very beloved city....
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Also starring: REPLACE WITH ACTORS
Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan_(1979_film)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079522/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/manhattan
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The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 10: 1978 - Interiors *Discussion*We continue to move forward with our retrospective as we look at a bit of a heel turn for Woody at this point in his career as he takes a darker tone of dramatic storytelling with this feature
Interiors tells the story of the Flynns, a wealthy New York family whose lives are turned upside down when the family patriarch, Arthur, leaves his wife Eve for another woman. As the Flynns struggle to come to terms with other changes in their lives, they are forced to confront their own inner demons and insecurities.
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The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 09: 1977 - Annie Hall - 40th Year Anniversary *Discussion*We continue to move forward with our retrospective as we look at the most celebrated, adored and beloved movie Woody Allen has made so far, even after all these years ..AND IRONICALLY it looks like we tackled this discussion on it's 40th YEAR ANNIVERSARY! :)
Annie Hall is a 1977 American romantic comedy about Alvy Singer, a neurotic comedian who falls in love with Annie Hall, a quirky and independent woman. The film explores the ups and downs in their relationship and is a celebrated favourite in the genre to say the least
The film st...2018-05-0243 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 08: 1976 - The Front *Discussion*We continue to move forward with our Retrospective as we look at another movie that was not directly written or Directed by Allen but he is certainly FRONT and CENTER in this comedy drama :P
The Front is a 1976 American comedy-drama film about Howard Bannister, a television writer who is blacklisted during the McCarthy era. He agrees to sell his scripts to other writers under the table in order to make a living, but he soon finds himself caught up in a web of lies and deceit.
The film stars Woody Al...2018-05-0228 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 07: 1975 - Love And Death *Discussion*We continue to move forward with our Retrospective as we look at the last movie in Woodys initial streak of early comedies... often referred to as the "early funny ones" we go out with a very fun and whimsical flick: 1975's Love and Death
In Love and Death Woody stars as Boris Grushenko, a cowardly Russian soldier during the Napoleonic Wars. Boris is drafted into the army and sent to fight against the French. Along the way, he falls in love with Sonja (Diane Keaton), a beautiful young woman who is also engaged to another ma...2018-05-0232 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 06: 1973 - Sleeper *Discussion*We continue to move forward with our retrospective as we look at a big fan favourite and a very popular movie from woodys collection - this time we are talking about: 1973's Sleeper
Sleeper is a scienccce fiction comedy film where Woody stars as Miles Monroe, a Greenwich Village health food store owner who is cryogenically frozen in 1973 and wakes up 200 years later in a dystopian future. The film follows Miles as he tries to adjust to his new life and learns about the totalitarian government that is now in power - many hijinks ensue t...2018-05-0233 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 05: 1972 - Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex *Discussion*We continue to move forward with our Retrospective as we look at a big ensemble comedy sketch movie Woody Allen put together with some interesting results with reference to a VERY SIMILAR book TITLE that may not have been a coincidence :P
Starring: Woody Allen, Gene Wilder, Louise Lasser, John Carradine, Lou Jacobi, Lynn Redgrave, Burt Reynolds, Anthony Quayle, Heather MacRae, Jack Barry, Tony Randall, Titos Vandis and many more!
Please check out the links below for more reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting
Wikipedia: http...2018-05-0245 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 04: 1972 - Play It Again, Sam *Discussion*We continue to move forward with the Retrospective as we look at a movie NOT directed by Woody Allen but it was certainly written by him and is an adaptation of his own very successful broadway play
Play It Again, Sam (1972) is a romantic comedy about a recently divorced man who must overcome his insecurities and be himself in order to find love.
Starring Woody Allen as Allan Felix, Diane Keaton as Linda Christie, Tony Roberts as Dick Christie and Jerry Lacy as Humphrey Bogart
Please check out...2018-05-0144 min
The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 03: 1971 - BANANAS *Discussion*We continue to move forward with the retrospective by taking a look at: 1971's - BANANA'S
In Bananas Woody Allen is Fielding Mellish, a neurotic New Yorker who becomes involved in a revolution in a fictional Latin American country
Please check out the links below for more reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bananas_(film)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066808/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bananas/
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The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 02: 1969 - Take The Money And Run *Discussion*Let's set sail as we begin proper with our first film in this retrospective
So.. we're taking a look at Woody Allen's first feature film, Take the Money and Run, this tells the story of Virgil Starkwell, a hapless bank robber who is always getting caught. Woody Allen stars with Janet Margolin, Marcel Hillaire, and Jacquelyn Hyde.
Please check out the links below for more reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_the_Money_and_Run_(film)
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The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 01: Our Experiences With Woody Allen, Our First Foray’sOn our first official recording, your hosts Donald Wunder & Simeon Rad talk about their first experiences with the famed director as well as talking about the first 3 Woody Allen movie productions Woody himself did not actually have full creative control over but yet they
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The Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastEp 00: The Podcast PreambleWelcome Ladies & Gentlemen to the new feed for the Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast Project!
In this short prelude recording your host Donald Wunder goes over why we are starting this project in this new separate feed - what this project actually entails and just gives an overall RE-INTRODUCTION before we bless the interwebs with our 2 years and going worth of Woody Allen Discussions!
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