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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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Back on our first discussion for 2022 and this one is surely a doozie ;P
Upon re-listening / editing this session I think we may have rambled maybe a bit too much about our thoughts on the director himself and his motivations / methods in making this movie - but alas, eventually there is a review / discussion about this somewhat controversial dark biographical "comedy" of a film.. which we do have some appreciation for
Lets talk about 2005's - I Am A Sex Addict
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_a_Sex_Addict
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0428649/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/i_am_a_sex_addict
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Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
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
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Thank you as always for listening - we hope you have a happy holiday season and a great new year...
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addicted_to_Love_(film)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118556/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/addicted_to_love
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Saturday Nov 27, 2021
Saturday Nov 27, 2021
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 these tumultuous times!
https://www.amazon.com/The-Woody-Allen-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B09BTCKGM2?tag=bluray-039-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
ANYHOOO.. lets get back to the show with another pick by James - this time we are going to talk about
2017's - The Meyerowitz Stories
What a cast for this movie indeed! - i feel like this movie has honestly not been highlighted enough... and thats why it was a great pick for our playlist
James certainly deserves a good ol pat on the back for that one.. as always.. on't forget to follow James D. Walsh on Manic Expression - and also please do find his works on the following links
https://manic-expression.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD67FxsfDTfmSm57kISYGlg
https://www.amazon.com/James-Daniel-Walsh/e/B01N7S4JFO/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1
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_Meyerowitz_Stories
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5536736/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_meyerowitz_stories
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Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Welcome back good folks to another glorious episode of Woody Adjacent!
As you can see, today we have quite the treat in store, as we are not just going to talk about one title but of course we just HAD to talk about its latest incarnation to make this conversation just that more RELEVANT
Well... some may argue one or both of these are completely irrelevant to our theme :P but regardless.. lets get into talking about..
2000's High Fidelity Movie and then 2020's High Fidelity Hulu TV Series
Todays session is a longer cut, we hope you ENJOY!
Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting
Old HF: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Fidelity_(film)
New HF: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Fidelity_(TV_series)
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Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
On this recording Don goes diggin in the crates to pick up a lesser known erotic drama film that raised many a eyebrow for it supposed overt sexual nature but there seems to be alot more under the surface with this movie and it's story
In BLISS (1997) Maria (Sheryl Lee) struggling with mental issues and marital disharmony, she seeks help from Baltazar (Terence Stamp), a charismatic sex therapist whose healing methods delve beyond traditional psychoanalysis.
In their sessions, Maria uncovers a repressed traumatic memory from her childhood, affecting her ability to experience sexual pleasure. Meanwhile, Maria's husband Joseph (Craig Sheffer), is initially skeptical of Baltazar's unconventional approach, becomes drawn into the exploration of their intimacy.
As Maria embarks on a journey of self-discovery through tantric practices and challenging sexual experiences, Joseph grapples with his own anxieties and evolving definition of intimacy. Their intertwined quests force them to confront personal demons, reevaluate their relationship, and question the societal norms surrounding sex and love.
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/Bliss_(1997_film)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118742/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1078165-bliss
Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/bliss-1997
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Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
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 agreement: to meet at the same inn every year for a single night, away from their families and lives.
As the years pass, the film jumps forward, showcasing these annual encounters. We witness Doris and George navigate life's ups and downs – births, deaths, marital challenges, and personal growth – while their own relationship deepens beyond the initial physical attraction.
Through their candid conversations and shared experiences, they develop a unique intimacy that transcends their respective marriages. They offer each other support, understanding, and a space to be themselves outside their societal roles.
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/Same_Time,_Next_Year_(film)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078199/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/same_time_next_year
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Also please check out some of these links we mentioned on this episode....
Woody Allen Pages on Woodys Music
http://www.woodyallenpages.com/podcast/special-episode-1-woody-allen-and-music/
What Woody Do Podcast
https://www.williamelvin.com/whatwoodydo
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Saturday Jul 24, 2021
Saturday Jul 24, 2021
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 Boukman, he grants an interview to Chelsea Brown (Rosario Dawson), a sharp journalist seeking a deeper look into his career. Over a day-long ride-along in his limousine, a series of flashbacks, hilarious encounters, and candid conversations unfold. Leading Andre to question his current motivations and future path
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/Top_Five
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2784678/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/top_five
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Friday Jun 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
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...
but alas.. our good friend James Daniel Walsh now steps in full time to take on the role as co-host completely on this retrospective so the train will still chuggle along
Simon will be missed.. just a little bit (the damn bastard lol)
Anyhow.. lets get on with the show and talk about Woodys most latest release.. A film many are not finding to be in the higher tier of Woodys creative abilities but regardless we will, as always, give our honest opinion
In Rifkin's Festival (2020) Cynical film critic Mort Rifkin (Wallace Shawn) tags along with his glamorous PR wife Sue (Gina Gershon) to the San Sebastian Film Festival. Mort's insecurities bloom as Sue flirts with a pretentious French director, while he finds solace in quirky local doctor Joana (Elena Anaya). Dream sequences echoing classic cinema transport Mort to fantastical scenarios, blurring the lines between reality and art. Facing doubts about love, mortality, and artistic legacy, Mort navigates the festival's whirlwind through comedic wit and wistful longing, searching for meaning in the fleeting spectacle of life and movies.
Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting
Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65552643
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8593904/
RottenTomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rifkins_festival
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Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
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 following two films
1995's - Before Sunrise and 2004's - Before Sunset
We could have honestly spoke about these movies even more (specifically the second one) but alas we must press on..
Anyhow.....
In the stories of Before Sunrise / Sunset: Jesse, a charming American traveler, meets Céline, a witty French student, on a train journeying through Europe. Sparks fly instantly, leading them to make a bold decision: disembark in Vienna and spend the night together before their paths diverge. As they explore the city and share their deepest thoughts and dreams, their conversation dances between intellectual debates and playful banter. They question love, life, and their own aspirations, forging a connection that transcends their fleeting time together.
A Chance Encounter Sparks Connection: Before Sunrise
Jesse, a charming American traveler, meets Céline, a witty French student, on a train journeying through Europe. Sparks fly instantly, leading them to make a bold decision: disembark in Vienna and spend the night together before their paths diverge. As they explore the city and share their deepest thoughts and dreams, their conversation dances between intellectual debates and playful banter. They question love, life, and their own aspirations, forging a connection that transcends their fleeting time together. Will their bond endure the sunrise, or will their lives pull them apart forever?
Nine years after their unforgettable night in Vienna, Jesse, now a successful writer, and Céline, a captivating photographer, cross paths again in Paris. Memories flood back as they revisit their old haunts and engage in insightful conversations. Though circumstances have changed, their magnetic pull remains. Filled with bittersweet longing and the weight of the past, they grapple with missed opportunities and the possibility of rekindling a flame they thought extinguished. This second chance encounter forces them to confront their choices and redefine their dreams. Will they succumb to the pull of what could have been, or will they embrace the realities of their separate paths......
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/Before_Sunrise
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112471/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/before_sunrise
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Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
On 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 Woody Allen Is Innocent
https://youtu.be/muyaCg2dGAk
Cathy Young - Allen v. Farrow’: Intellectually Dishonest Propaganda Meets Emotional Blackmail
https://quillette.com/2021/03/28/allen-v-farrow-intellectually-dishonest-propaganda-meets-emotional-blackmail/
Dr Todd Grande's Allen v Farrow Analysis
https://youtu.be/l5de4NcJ_b8
We feel it is very important to hear BOTH sides of any allegation which is why we have shared the above links.. but anyhow....
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/Allen_v._Farrow
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13990468/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/allen_v_farrow
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