The Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast
Cinema loving schlubs that discuss, review, critique and debate the finer points of EVERY Woody Allen production. Alternatively, we also talk about other film projects we find has adjacent qualities to Woodys work or writing style - this includes submissions and suggestions from our lovely subscribers and humble listeners
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Thursday Jun 28, 2018
Thursday Jun 28, 2018
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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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melinda_and_Melinda
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0378947/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/melinda_and_melinda
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Tuesday Jun 26, 2018
Tuesday Jun 26, 2018
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, sex, relationships, and the meaning of life as he grapples with his own desires and insecurities.
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anything_Else
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0313792/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/anything_else
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Friday Jun 22, 2018
Friday Jun 22, 2018
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 and self-doubt intensify, leading to a series of comical mishaps and awkward encounters.
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Ending
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0278823/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hollywood_ending
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Friday Jun 22, 2018
Friday Jun 22, 2018
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.
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Curse_of_the_Jade_Scorpion
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0256524/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/curse_of_the_jade_scorpion
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Tuesday Jun 19, 2018
Tuesday Jun 19, 2018
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.
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Time_Crooks
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0196216/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/small_time_crooks
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Saturday Jun 16, 2018
Saturday Jun 16, 2018
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!
Picking Up The Pieces (2000) focuses on the small town of El Dorado, New Mexico, where a severed hand is discovered by a blind woman, this oddly found limb sparks a series of miraculous events and religious specticle. The hand is believed to be a relic with healing powers, and soon the town is transformed into a pilgrimage site.
Among the pilgrims is Tex Cowley (Woody Allen), a kosher butcher who recently killed his unfaithful wife, Candy. Tex, haunted by guilt and remorse, sees the severed hand as an opportunity to escape his past and start anew. He poses as the hand's owner, claiming to have lost it in a tragic accident.
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picking_Up_the_Pieces_(film)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0192455/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/picking_up_the_pieces
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Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
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.
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_and_Lowdown
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0158371/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sweet_and_lowdown
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Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
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.
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antz
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120587/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/antz
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Monday Jun 11, 2018
Monday Jun 11, 2018
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, Charlize Theron, Gretchen Mol, Famke Janssen, and Winona Ryder to name just a few
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celebrity_(1998_film)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120533/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1084868-celebrity
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Friday Jun 08, 2018
Friday Jun 08, 2018
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 far as to defend himself against the accusations of his fictional characters, arguing that they are merely creations of his imagination.
"Deconstructing Harry" is a dark and introspective film that explores the complexities of human relationships, the nature of art, and the consequences of unchecked ego.
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deconstructing_Harry
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118954/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/deconstructing_harry
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