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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Tuesday Jun 05, 2018
Tuesday Jun 05, 2018
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 acrimonious separation.
Despite their longstanding feud and contrasting personalities, Al and Willie are forced to put aside their differences and rediscover their comedic chemistry as they rehearse their classic "Doctor" sketch. The film explores themes of friendship, aging, and the resilience of the human spirit as the two former partners navigate their personal conflicts and the challenges of rekindling their professional partnership.
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/The_Sunshine_Boys_(1996_film)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114580/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1090085-sunshine_boys
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Saturday Jun 02, 2018
Saturday Jun 02, 2018
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 from his initial assumptions.
This film explores themes of parenthood, love, and the nature of family, questioning the importance of biological origins and the bonds formed through shared experiences.
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mighty_Aphrodite
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113819/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mighty_aphrodite
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Friday Jun 01, 2018
Friday Jun 01, 2018
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 free-spirited son of the American ambassador. Axel's presence sets off a whirlwind of romantic entanglements and misunderstandings, adding to the chaotic atmosphere of the Hollander family's predicament.
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Drink_the_Water_(1994_film)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109644/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1100866-dont_drink_the_water
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Saturday May 26, 2018
Saturday May 26, 2018
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 artistic integrity and the dangers of ambition.
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullets_Over_Broadway
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109348/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bullets_over_broadway
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Saturday May 26, 2018
Saturday May 26, 2018
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 after our talk you can find out more about the movie right below:
Anyhow... lets get on with the show!
Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993) centers on a married couple's investigation of the death of their neighbor's wife. This is a funny and suspenseful film that explores themes of paranoia, obsession, and the nature of truth.
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_Murder_Mystery
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107507/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://tinyurl.com/35s5hcc3
... and the link for Burning Annie is here : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0307879/
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Sunday May 20, 2018
Sunday May 20, 2018
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 have asked our opinion on the whole thing... and on this special episode we discuss it all!
Again, as we state MULTIPLE TIMES during the recording, this discussion is all OPINION BASED and we have to apologise if we offend anyone involved and or decides to listen to our discussion
PLEASE FIND BELOW ALL THE LINKS TO ALL THE ARTICLES / INTERVIEWS WE MENTIONED IN THIS DISCUSSION FOR YOUR REFERENCE AND OR INTEREST
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01: THE RUTHLESS REVIEWS ARTICLE - https://goo.gl/RQp2PN
02: SALON.COM ARTICLE ON WOODY AND SOON-YI - https://goo.gl/4kDFZj
03: VANITY FAIR ARTICLE ON WOODY AND SOON-YI - https://goo.gl/Sry2i9
In a recent update to these links, we were informed of an independent documentary called 'By The Way, Woody Allen is innocent' which pretty much goes over all the aspects in the links we have shared above and does any excellent job of anaylsing the whole case - WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FOR EVERYONE WITH EVEN A MINUTE INTEREST OF THE CASE, A VERY WELL DONE OVERVIEW
04: Woody Allen is Innocent (2024 Updated Documentary) - https://youtu.be/WH_LtT0JT54?si=uN-2ZAxfR573Zc0E
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Sunday May 20, 2018
Sunday May 20, 2018
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 monologues, Allen explores the delicate balance between personal fulfillment and the expectations of others.
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Husbands_and_Wives
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104466/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1040798-husbands_and_wives
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Sunday May 20, 2018
Sunday May 20, 2018
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
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadows_and_Fog
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105378/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/shadows_and_fog
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Saturday May 19, 2018
Saturday May 19, 2018
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.
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scenes_from_a_Mall
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102849/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/scenes_from_a_mall
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Wednesday May 16, 2018
Wednesday May 16, 2018
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.
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_(1990_film)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099012/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1032522-alice
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