The Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast

Back again with another sidestep from the focused retrospective to follow Woody on yet another one of his outside collaborations, this time being with an exceptionally well known character actor (John Turturro) in a very strange and sexy* type of character piece???   This was certainly a strange one to say the very least... but always fun to have a conversation about :)   In "Fading Gigolo" (2013) Sharon Stone plays Dr. Parker, a wealthy dermatologist, she mentions to one of her patient Murray (Woody Allen) that she and a female friend, Selima (Sofia Vergara), wish to experience a ménage à trois and asks if he knows a willing man.   Murray, whose used bookstore has failed as a business, convinces his friend and former employee Fioravante (John Turturro) to take the gig as both are short of money. Soon, they build a thriving gigolo trade with Murray as the happy pimp. This decision sets off a series of unexpected and comedic events, challenging societal norms and highlighting the intricacies of desire and connection.   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/Fading_Gigolo   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2258345/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fading_gigolo   ____________________   A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for the continued support and info – check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community!!   https://www.woodyallenpages.com     &    https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen   PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO THIS OR ANY OTHER EPISODE USING OUR COMMENT SECTION VIDEO LINK HERE   >>>>>>>  https://bit.ly/warpcom   IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING US A COFFEE / GIVING US A TIP VIA OUR PATREON CAMPAIGN  >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro   Thanks for listening as always - we would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5 star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on - please find all our connected links below.   >>>   https://linktr.ee/woodyretro

Back again with a Woody episode many have waited for us to get around to - apparently this is another standout character piece that although uncomfortable to sit through... it's hard not to admire what's on display here....but sadly we have to inject a bit of reality in this episode as well   First off as always, a description of the movie for the uninitiated    In Blue Jasmine (2013) Jasmine Malone (Cate Blanchett), a former socialite from New York City, finds herself destitute and forced to seek refuge with her sister, Ginger (Sally Hawkins), in the modest working-class neighborhood of San Francisco.   Jasmine's world has been shattered by the revelation of her husband's infidelity and financial ruin, leaving her with nothing but her illusions of grandeur and a desperate need to reclaim her lost status. As she grapples with her shattered self-image and the realities of her new life, she becomes increasingly entangled in a web of deceit and manipulation.   Now putting the movie aside for the moment, at the time of this actual recording Dylan Farrow had come out to do a in person interview for the first time to AGAIN continue the accusation of Woody and sexual assault in the midst of the #metoo / #timesup movement - as well as all the current crop of past actors that worked with Woody now denouncing Woody Allen completely   Because we decided to tackle all this drama in this episode specifically, it obviously got extended more than urual, so we want to thank those who stuck it out all the way through to the very end   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/Blue_Jasmine   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2334873/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/blue_jasmine   ____________________   A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for the continued support and info – check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community!!   https://www.woodyallenpages.com     &    https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen   PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO THIS OR ANY OTHER EPISODE USING OUR COMMENT SECTION VIDEO LINK HERE   >>>>>>>  https://bit.ly/warpcom   IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING US A COFFEE / GIVING US A TIP VIA OUR PATREON CAMPAIGN  >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro   Thanks for listening as always - we would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5 star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on - please find all our connected links below.   >>>   https://linktr.ee/woodyretro

BACK on the retrospective with another European story venture for Mr Allen. Memory serves as this one not being very good with alot of critical feedback and disappointment, however, our recent re-watch has given us some new perspective... so lets talk about..   In 'To Rome With Love' (2012) four different couples find themselves intertwined in a series of romantic escapades and life-changing encounters in the vibrant Italian city of Rome.   Their stories interweave as they navigate the complexities of love, relationships, and self-discovery, reflecting the universality of human experiences amidst the backdrop of Rome's captivating beauty and rich history.   .......ALSO it seems Woody collaborated on another movie around this time with very middling results   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/To_Rome_with_Love_(film)   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1859650/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/to_rome_with_love   ____________________   A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for the continued support and info – check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community!!   https://www.woodyallenpages.com     &    https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen   PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO THIS OR ANY OTHER EPISODE USING OUR COMMENT SECTION VIDEO LINK HERE   >>>>>>>  https://bit.ly/warpcom   IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING US A COFFEE / GIVING US A TIP VIA OUR PATREON CAMPAIGN  >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro   Thanks for listening as always - we would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5 star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on - please find all our connected links below.   >>>   https://linktr.ee/woodyretro

Back on the retrospective with a little side step discussion....   Robert Weide has proven to be a positive proponent and admirer of Woody Allen over the years, in fact more recently, he was the fellow that had him on for a facebook live interview as hard to believe as that might sound   As such, back in 2012 he puts his documentarian hat on and completed a pretty thorough exploration on Woody's entire life and career up to that poingt ... its probably one of the best celebrity documentaries we have ever seen thus far!   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/Woody_Allen:_A_Documentary   IMDb: tps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1895299/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/woody_allen_a_documentary   ____________________   A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for the continued support and info – check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community!!   https://www.woodyallenpages.com     &    https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen   PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO THIS OR ANY OTHER EPISODE USING OUR COMMENT SECTION VIDEO LINK HERE   >>>>>>>  https://bit.ly/warpcom   IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING US A COFFEE / GIVING US A TIP VIA OUR PATREON CAMPAIGN  >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro   Thanks for listening as always - we would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5 star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on - please find all our connected links below.   >>>   https://linktr.ee/woodyretro

Back on the retrospective with arguably Woody's most acclaimed movie to date - a very creative and crowd pleasing film all around - HOWEVER we will endeavour to get critical on this as well even in all it's glory!   With 'Midnight in Paris (2011) Gil Pender (Owen Wilson), a disillusioned screenwriter, finds himself mysteriously transported back to the 1920s every night at midnight whilst in paris. Amidst the vibrant cafes and lively gatherings, he encounters literary icons like Ernest Hemingway (Corey Stoll) and F. Scott Fitzgerald (Tom Hiddleston), seeking inspiration and questioning his own place in the world.   As Gil becomes enamoured with this golden age of art and literature, he finds himself torn between his love for his fiancée, Inez (Rachel McAdams), and the allure of his newfound Parisian life.   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/Midnight_in_Paris   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1605783/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/midnight_in_paris   ____________________   A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for the continued support and info – check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community!!   https://www.woodyallenpages.com     &    https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen   PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO THIS OR ANY OTHER EPISODE USING OUR COMMENT SECTION VIDEO LINK HERE   >>>>>>>  https://bit.ly/warpcom   IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING US A COFFEE / GIVING US A TIP VIA OUR PATREON CAMPAIGN  >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro   Thanks for listening as always - we would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5 star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on - please find all our connected links below.   >>>   https://linktr.ee/woodyretro

Back on the retrospective with woody exploring the many silly delusions of couples in this somewhat tepid comedy / drama   In "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger," we find two couples that find their lives intertwined in a web of desire, deceit, and unfulfilled dreams. As they navigate the complexities of their relationships, they confront the consequences of their choices and the fragility of happiness. Amidst the chaos, a fortune teller's words resonate causing further issues along the way   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_Will_Meet_a_Tall_Dark_Stranger   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1182350/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/you_will_meet_a_tall_dark_stranger   ____________________   A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for the continued support and info – check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community!!   https://www.woodyallenpages.com     &    https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen   PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO THIS OR ANY OTHER EPISODE USING OUR COMMENT SECTION VIDEO LINK HERE   >>>>>>>  https://bit.ly/warpcom   IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING US A COFFEE / GIVING US A TIP VIA OUR PATREON CAMPAIGN  >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro   Thanks for listening as always - we would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5 star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on - please find all our connected links below.   >>>   https://linktr.ee/woodyretro

Back on the retrospective with what almost seems like a main character casted perfectly for an Allen comedy romp.... sadly the masses didn't seem to enjoy the final result   In "Whatever Works" (2009) Boris Yellnikoff (Larry David), a cynical, misanthropic writer, finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of guardian and mentor to Melody (Evan Rachel Wood), a young runaway girl who seeks refuge in his dilapidated New York apartment.   As Boris and Melody embark on an unconventional and often hilarious journey, they grapple with issues of love, identity, and the pursuit of happiness.   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/Whatever_Works   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1178663/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/whatever_works   ____________________   A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for the continued support and info – check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community!!   https://www.woodyallenpages.com     &    https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen   PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO THIS OR ANY OTHER EPISODE USING OUR COMMENT SECTION VIDEO LINK HERE   >>>>>>>  https://bit.ly/warpcom   IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING US A COFFEE / GIVING US A TIP VIA OUR PATREON CAMPAIGN  >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro   Thanks for listening as always - we would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5 star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on - please find all our connected links below.   >>>   https://linktr.ee/woodyretro

Back on the retrospective with woody exploring the sweet highs and lows of nuanced love and relationships within the beautiful city of Barcelona with yet another marvellous cast of actors!    Vicky Christina Barcelona (2008) Is of course set In the vibrant city of Barcelona, where two American friends, Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson), embark on a summer adventure, each seeking different experiences and perspectives on love and relationships. Vicky, a pragmatic and analytical aspiring writer, is engaged to the reliable and traditional Doug (Chris Messina). Cristina, on the other hand, is free-spirited and adventurous, embracing spontaneity and embracing new experiences.   Their paths intertwine with Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem), a captivating and enigmatic Spanish painter known for his tumultuous past and unconventional lifestyle. Drawn to his passion and artistry, Vicky and Cristina find themselves entangled in a complex love triangle, challenging their own beliefs and desires.   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/Vicky_Cristina_Barcelona   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0497465/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/vicky_cristina_barcelona   ____________________   A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for the continued support and info – check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community!!   https://www.woodyallenpages.com     &    https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen   PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO THIS OR ANY OTHER EPISODE USING OUR COMMENT SECTION VIDEO LINK HERE   >>>>>>>  https://bit.ly/warpcom   IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING US A COFFEE / GIVING US A TIP VIA OUR PATREON CAMPAIGN  >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro   Thanks for listening as always - we would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5 star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on - please find all our connected links below.   >>>   https://linktr.ee/woodyretro

Back on the retrospective with Woody returning to his darker themes for another crime drama - lets dig into it!    With Cassandra’s Dream (2017) we are yet again set in the streets of London, here we have two brothers, Ian Blaine (Ewan McGregor) and Terry Blaine (Colin Farrell), that find themselves trapped in a downward spiral of financial desperation and personal struggles. Ian, a restaurateur struggling to keep his business afloat, desperately seeks funds to secure a new life with his love, Angela (Hayley Atwell). Meanwhile, Terry, a compulsive gambler grappling with debt and addiction, turns to Ian for help, leading to a fateful encounter with a wealthy uncle. This uncle, Howard (Tom Wilkinson), offers them a life-changing deal: a substantial sum of money in exchange for a seemingly insignificant task. However, as the brothers delve deeper into the details of the task, they realize that they have unwittingly become tangled in a web of moral ambiguity and potential consequences.   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/Cassandra%27s_Dream   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0795493/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/cassandras_dream   ____________________   A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for the continued support and info – check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community!!   https://www.woodyallenpages.com     &    https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen   PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO THIS OR ANY OTHER EPISODE USING OUR COMMENT SECTION VIDEO LINK HERE   >>>>>>>  https://bit.ly/warpcom   IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING US A COFFEE / GIVING US A TIP VIA OUR PATREON CAMPAIGN  >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro   Thanks for listening as always - we would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5 star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on - please find all our connected links below.   >>>   https://linktr.ee/woodyretro

Back on the retrospective where fans were somewhat surprised for this to be the follow up to MATCH POINT the year before - but we are still in London and Woody is easing off the darker storytelling on this one   SCOOP (2006) Is set in the bustling streets of London, where Sondra Pransky (Scarlett Johansson), an American journalism student, finds herself entangled in a whirlwind of investigative journalism and romantic intrigue. When she accidentally encounters the ghost of veteran reporter Joe Strombel (Ian McShane), who claims to have uncovered the identity of a notorious serial killer, Sondra is thrust into the world of crime reporting alongside Peter Lyman (Hugh Jackman), a charming but enigmatic aristocrat.    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/Scoop_(2006_film)   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457513/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/scoop   ____________________   A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for the continued support and info – check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community!!   https://www.woodyallenpages.com     &    https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen   PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO THIS OR ANY OTHER EPISODE USING OUR COMMENT SECTION VIDEO LINK HERE   >>>>>>>  https://bit.ly/warpcom   IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING US A COFFEE / GIVING US A TIP VIA OUR PATREON CAMPAIGN  >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro   Thanks for listening as always - we would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5 star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on - please find all our connected links below.   >>>   https://linktr.ee/woodyretro