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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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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Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Continuing our Woody Allen Adjacent project JAMES has picked this interesting romantic comedy spoof..... It was an interesting discussion actually, where we delve more into our thoughts on the so called 'romantic comedy' genre on a whole..... and other pedantic quibbles ;P
In They Came Together (2014) Joel (Paul Rudd) a corporate candy exec, threatens to shut down Molly's (Amy Poehler) charming indie candy shop. Sparks fly despite their opposing businesses, leading to a whirlwind romance filled with clichés from classic rom-coms, hilariously exaggerated for maximum satire. Through flashbacks and dinner conversations with another couple, their journey unfolds, with misunderstandings, grand gestures, and awkward moments mirroring the tropes they poke fun at. As their relationship navigates breakups, second chances, and quirky obstacles, the film playfully critiques the predictable patterns of romantic comedies while reminding us that love, even in its cheesy forms, can be sweet and funny.
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/They_Came_Together
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2398249/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/they_came_together
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Saturday Feb 27, 2021
Saturday Feb 27, 2021
Continuing our Woody Allen Adjacent project our next conversation will be about...
In Marriage Story (2019) New York theater director Charlie (Adam Driver) and his actress wife Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) navigate a heartbreaking divorce, navigating custody battles, lawyer pressures, and lingering love amidst the emotional wreckage. As they move between coasts, their once-strong bond frays, forcing them to confront their individual desires and the sacrifices made for their shared life. The film explores the raw pain and fragile hope of letting go, ultimately questioning what it means to stay connected even when falling apart.
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Near the end of this recording we also touch on (just a little bit) the pushback and critical response on the HBO 'Allen v. Farrow' Docu-Series which we MAY expand upon.. but honestly its already frustrating from what we have seen thus far
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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/Marriage_Story
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7653254/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/marriage_story_2019
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Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Continuing our Woody Allen Adjacent discussions our next conversation will be about a movie that is a particular favourite for one of our hosts...
In ENTROPY (1999) aspiring director Bobby (Stephen Dorff) juggles the chaotic demands of his first film with a whirlwind romance and the seductive whispers of his own ego (U2's Bono). As pressure mounts, the lines between art and reality blur, leading him down a spiraling path of self-destruction. Amidst fractured relationships, creative anxieties, and existential questions, Bobby's journey becomes a poignant reflection on the price of passion and the precarious dance between ambition and disillusionment.
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We did reference an interview the films director took part in - that interview can be found on the following link...
http://www.money-into-light.com/2016/04/phil-joanou-on-heavens-prisoners.html
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/Entropy_(film)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0156515/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/entropy
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Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Continuing our Woody Allen Adjacent discussion, we have two Hollywood A-Listers some never even knew made a movie together... so with that said.....
In Keeping The Faith (2000) childhood friends, Rabbi Jake (Ben Stiller) and Father Brian (Edward Norton), find their faith tested when their old flame Anna (Jenna Elfman) returns. Sparks fly, creating a hilarious love triangle amidst religious obligations and family pressures. Can their friendship survive as they grapple with forbidden feelings, questioning faith, and the pursuit of love against all odds?
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/Keeping_the_Faith
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0171433/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/keeping_the_faith
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Saturday Nov 28, 2020
Saturday Nov 28, 2020
Continuing our Adjacent discussions, this next conversation will focus on the rising talent who became a marvel cinematic unvierse mainstay just a few years after this indie flick...
In Liberal Arts (2012 Jaded writer Jesse (Josh Radnor) returns to his idyllic alma mater college for a professor's retirement, rekindling memories of youthful passion. A chance encounter with vivacious college student Zibby (Elizabeth Olsen) reignites his spirit, challenging the gap in their ages and forcing him to confront lost dreams and unfulfilled possibilities. Laughter mingles with nostalgia as Jesse ponders second chances, the fragility of love, and the enduring power of intellectual awakening.
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/Liberal_Arts_(film)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1872818/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/liberal_arts
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Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
As part of the Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast we now move into our next phase of the project that i (Don) have been planning for well over a year now.
Woody at this time has completed a nearly 50 movie run and still going strong, so in the meantime while we await another official Woody release - there are a WHOLE lot of films that pay homage, imitate and or resemble Woodys filmography
As a way of creating more content we now want to discuss, disect and debate the finer points of such movies.
With the help of some true Woody fans and from investigations online we have a great list to work from, which means we have some great conversations coming up and to enter this new era for the podcast i am more than excited to do this with a new co-host to join us on this new venture!
You have certainly heard him before on some of our more recent Woody Discussions - Author, Filmmaker, Content Creator and founder of popular community website Manic Expression, let me re-introduce you to the host with the most: James Daniel Walsh will now be joining me on these discussions that we like to call 'Woody Adjacent'
The first title we have chosen to begin our new venture is with Louis CK's Disastrous shelved Film... It's a LONG conversation and after reading Woodys memoir it was hard to ignore this one - LETS DIG IN!
In I Love You, Daddy (2017) Glen, a successful TV writer navigates his daughter China's (Chloë Grace Moretz) relationship with a much older filmmaker, Leslie Goodwin (John Malkovich). As Glen becomes increasingly worried about how to handle the situation, his life delves into disarray navigating the complexities of morality, power dynamics, and the challenges of parenting in hollywood whilst also navigating developments in his own career
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/I_Love_You,_Daddy
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7264080/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/i_love_you_daddy
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Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
As promised we are BACK again with more Woody Allen content, this time having a thoughtful discussion focusing on Woodys recently released memoir: Apropos of Nothing (2020)
We are joined here once again by James Walsh, Author, Content Creator and founder of popular community website Manic Expression - http://www.manic-expression.com
It's quite possible you've heard us talk about Woody a few years ago, contemplating his 'final chapter' ...and since then, Soooo much has happened to the filmmaker
This conversation could also be considered a general catchup on Woodys life / career up to the time of this recording. Personally, I (Don Wunder) really enjoyed putting this one together.. and if you stay tuned to the end you might even hear some very exciting news about the future of this project ;)
Thanks for listening and supporting us folks!
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SPECIAL NOTE - On this episode we mentioned a few outside references I want to note below for you to follow up on - we think these were all pretty interesting indeed!
1. Rick Worleys - By The Way Woody Allen Is Innocent
https://youtu.be/muyaCg2dGAk
2. Alec Baldwin Intervies Woody Allen (June 2020) https://podbay.fm/podcast/472939437/e/1591113600
3. Is Ronan Farrow Too Good to Be True? (err yeah lol) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/17/business/media/ronan-farrow.html
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Please check out the Amazon Link to the book below
BUY WOODY ALLEN'S Apropos of Nothing BOOK HERE
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