Woody Allen
Mr. Holmes, Woody Allen, and some of my favorite movies of the year now on home video.
Berlin, 1928. Stanley Crawford (Colin Firth) is a renowned magician working under the guise of Wei Ling Soo. He marvels audiences by making elephants vanish on stage, cutting women in…
”No one plays Gershwin anymore,” laments Julian Velard in ”That Old Manhattan,” the penultimate and one of the standout tracks from his exceptional new album, If You Don’t Like It, You…
Searching for Brian De Palma and other lost 70s filmmakers.
A lot can happen from the time a script is turned in to a studio to the time the film actually goes into production. Actors are cast and then recast,…
I’m not sure Now You See Me is a real movie—I’m pretty sure it’s part of the massive viral marketing campaign for last weekend’s huge Arrested Development revival. Evidence: it…
Two of Woody Allen’s classic 70’s films are now on Blu-ray.
Whether or not you’re a fan of Woody Allen this American Masters documentary is an exemplary study of the artist.
Is a movie that’s 90% awful still worth seeing? If it’s (Optimus) prime Michael Bay, yes, almost. Other, less awful movies are also considered.
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger–but should you invite him into your home theater? Bob Cashill advises.
What made Johnny Carson the late-night king? Scott Malchus takes a look in his review of a new box of Tonight Show episodes.
Thanksgiving is for lovers. Wait, what? Join Kelly Stitzel as she explores the soundtrack of one of Woody Allen’s best films, Hannah and Her Sisters.
Why are Jews so freakin’ awesome? Robin Monica Alexander investigates in her latest Random Play.
Thanksgiving is upon us once again, and you know what that means: Dinner, and awkward interaction with little-seen family members. And then dessert. Because let’s face it — without food…
The latest installment of the vaunted PBS series Independent Lens is No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos. The documentary about the legendary Hungarian cinematographers debuts this week around the country….
A famous occurrence found its way into Woody Allen’s film Manhattan. The director has just explained all the artistic allusion and metaphor in his latest work, pouring over details and…
Got your ticket stub, your popcorn, and your extra large soda? Meet Bob Cashill in the No Concessions lobby, where he’s waiting to tell you about the summer’s finest in indie fare.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008, The Weinstein Company) purchase this DVD (Amazon) Whatever your feelings about Woody Allen — and Lord knows I’ve had my ups and downs with his movies…