The Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast

Back on the retrospective with yet another Woody flick sporting a MASSIVE cast - the name says it all on this one :)   Celebrity (1998) follows a group of self-absorbed celebrities as they navigate the shallow and often absurd world of fame and fortune. At the center of the film is Lee Simon (Kenneth Branagh), a washed-up writer who reinvents himself as a celebrity journalist. Through his interviews with various celebrities, Lee gets a glimpse into the superficial and often meaningless lives of those who live in the spotlight.   Also starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron, Gretchen Mol, Famke Janssen, and Winona Ryder 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/Celebrity_(1998_film)   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120533/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1084868-celebrity   ____________________   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 Allen's most buck-wild black comedy romp that pushes his usual comedic limits way into the asshole zone we just loved to behold :)   Deconstructing Harry (1997) is a black comedy that follows Harry Block, a successful New York novelist who draws inspiration for his work from the people he knows in real life, often causing them to become alienated from him as a result.   Despite the harsh realities he faces, Harry remains unapologetic, clinging to his belief that his art justifies his actions. He even goes so far as to defend himself against the accusations of his fictional characters, arguing that they are merely creations of his imagination.   "Deconstructing Harry" is a dark and introspective film that explores the complexities of human relationships, the nature of art, and the consequences of unchecked ego.   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/Deconstructing_Harry   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118954/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/deconstructing_harry   ____________________   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 much smaller behind the scenes release focusing on Woodys Jazz band and his life with wife Soon-Yi   Wild Man Blues (1996) captures the infectious energy and camaraderie of Woody Allen and his New Orleans Jazz Band as they embark on a 1996 European tour. The film follows the band's performances from Berlin to Stockholm, showcasing their authentic renditions of early 20th-century New Orleans jazz classics.   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/Wild_Man_Blues   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0141986/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wild_man_blues   ____________________   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 dipping his toes in the world of a movie musical for the first time with a STELLAR cast to boot..   Everyone Says I Love You (1996) is a musical film about wealthy Manhattanites Joe Berliner (Woody Allen) and Steffi Dandridge (Goldie Hawn) navigating the complexities of love, family, and infidelity as their extended family gathers for the impending wedding of their half-sister, Skylar Dandridge (Drew Barrymore).   The film's big ensemble cast delivers memorable performances, and the musical numbers seamlessly blend into the narrative, adding depth and emotion to the characters' journeys.   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/Everyone_Says_I_Love_You   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116242/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/everyone_says_i_love_you   ____________________   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

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   ____________________   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 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.   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/Mighty_Aphrodite   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113819/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mighty_aphrodite   ____________________   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

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.   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/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     ____________________   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 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.   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/Bullets_Over_Broadway   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109348/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bullets_over_broadway   ____________________   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

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/   ____________________   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

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   _______________________   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   ____________________   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