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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Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 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-woody-allens-best-worst-underrated-discussion-woodyallenretro/
What are YOUR top Woody Allen Film picks? let us know by following the comment section link below!
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Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
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. Through interwoven vignettes of laughter, tears, and the bittersweet tang of human connection, California Suite paints a poignant portrait of life, love, and the pursuit of dreams under the California sun.
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/California_Suite_(film)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077289/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/california_suite
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Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Thanks 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 :)
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The Adam Conover AI Video mentioned in this episode:
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Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Back with some more Woody Adjacent... and today we discuss a movie we are shocked we didn't even hear about given the talent involved - lets dig in!
In Maybe I Do (2023) a young couple's plans for marriage become upended when they discover that their parents have been secretly carrying on an affair. The couple must also come to terms with their own differing reflections on the prospect of marriage.
Starring: Diane Keaton, Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, and William H. Macy
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/Maybe_I_Do
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20879602/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/maybe_i_do
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Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 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 the strange types in the hollywood machine
The movie stars: Charlie Day, Ken Jeong, Kate Beckinsale, Adrien Brody, Jason Sudeikis, Ray Liotta and Edie Falco to name but a few
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/Fool%27s_Paradise_(2023_film)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9013340/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fools_paradise_2023
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As promised please find the link to the podcast interview with Chalie Day here: Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIoWVQQiHjc
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Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
On this episode of Woody Adjacent, we tackle a listener request for a movie released this very year and dare we say this one really brought some heavy Woody Allen vibes!
We also want to give a massive shoutout to our new patreon supporter PAUL STICKNEY! THANK YOU GOOD SIR...
You Hurt Our Feelings (2023) is a comedy-drama film about a novelist's marriage that is somewhat upended when she overhears her husband's honest reaction to her latest book.
The movie stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tobias Menzies, Michaela Watkins and Arian Moayed to name just a few
The film was written and directed by Nicole Holofcener. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised Louis-Dreyfus's performance and Holofcener's sharp writing and direction.
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/You_Hurt_My_Feelings_(2023_film)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15771916/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/you_hurt_my_feelings_2023
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Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
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. Emmet Walsh to name just a few - 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_Jerk
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079367/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jerk
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Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Welcome back to another episode of Woody Allen Adjacent
Today we are talking about a Rom-Com that hits all the typical beats that was made in the turn of the century with Actors that have come a massively long way since this feature - maybe nobodys seen it but it's Don's choice of the month
In Love and Sex (2000) Kate Welles (Famke Janssen), a sharp-witted journalist known for her explicit articles, finds herself fired for pushing the boundaries a bit too far. With her career on hold and a deadline looming, Kate reflects on her own chaotic love life in search of inspiration for an article on healthy relationships.
Her journey takes us through flashbacks of past relationships, from awkward childhood crushes to passionate but ill-timed encounters. We see her navigate the complexities of dating, facing challenges like a judgmental boyfriend hung up on her past and a fling with a charming but emotionally unavailable actor (Jon Favreau). As she grapples with the highs and lows of her past romances, Kate starts to question her own approach to love and intimacy in her life
On a side note - the video we referenced in that FRIENDS episode can be found here - unless youtube takes it down in future
https://youtu.be/r1JCHcYUWIU
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/Love_%26_Sex
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0234137/?ref_=tt_urv
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/love_and_sex
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Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
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 >_< We are still working out some annoying lil bugs while using our newer machines that will be straightened out sooner rather than later but alas enough excuses... on with the show!
Today we finally get to not only a recommended title by Woody fans but James pick for this month... another Charle Kaufman venture which is actually an animated / stop motion feature
In Anomalisa (2015) follows Michael Stone (voiced by David Thewlis), a jaded and lonely motivational speaker who perceives everyone around him as identical – same face, same voice (voiced by Tom Noonan). This monotony extends to his wife and son, leaving him feeling deeply disconnected from the world.
During a business trip to Cincinnati, Michael stumbles upon a glimmer of hope. He encounters Lisa (voiced by Jennifer Jason Leigh), a hotel employee with a unique voice that breaks through his monotonous perception. A tentative connection sparks between them, offering a potential escape from his lonely existence.
Here are the links we mentioned in this episode
Don's Celebrate International Animation Day Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcpwFFvNw5sWPyNY3G94nLYDpqRiHfXf9
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/Anomalisa
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2401878/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/anomalisa
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Sunday May 28, 2023
Sunday May 28, 2023
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
Our Patreon Page
https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro
Coup de Chance Not At Cannes
https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2023/4/hdf6j0c29c9r4b6sg7r0ewiusrb1sf
My Lie - The Story By Meredith Maran
https://youtu.be/8fGC87zdLag
https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/My-Lie-Audiobook/B00B5IYT8U
You Hurt My Feelings Trailer / B.A.D Podcast
https://youtu.be/20GWk5cWPBs
https://youtu.be/CZy3mxXhiQA
James on Stardust Memories
https://youtu.be/tM3h8T6yDtI
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