‘Love and Death’ (1975) skewers Russian tragedies
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Allen’s “Love and Death” is accessible and funny even though it targets a genre that’s not mainstream.
‘Play It Again, Sam’ (1972) blends pratfalls, romance
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): In a rare entry not directed by Allen, cinematic beauty, pratfalls and romance combine to form an early gem.
Allen finds farcical footing in ‘Bananas’ (1971)
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): This early calling card in Allen’s oeuvre is driven by snort-worthy off-the-cuff lines.
‘What’s Up, Tiger Lily?’ (1966) presages ‘MST3K’
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Allen’s first directorial effort is one of his weirdest. He and his pals riff dialog (and a plot) atop a Japanese spy film.
Allen stand-ins steal ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’ (1986)
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): The title characters are great, but what’s even better is that we get two Allen-esque characters.
Allen finds neurotic match in ‘Annie Hall’ (1977)
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): It turns out there’s room in the world for both “Star Wars” and Allen’s critical darling “Annie Hall.”
David steps into Allen role for ‘Whatever Works’ (2009)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): It’s hard to imagine a better Woody Allen stand-in than Larry David. As such, “Whatever Works” works.
‘Anything Else’ reviews
John’s “Anything Else” flashback review, Aug. 18, 2021 “Anything Else” – The first moment Jerry (Jason Biggs) lays eyes on Amanda (Christina Ricci), we’re yelling at the screen for him to stay away. But if he did, there wouldn’t be a movie, and that would be a shame. Woody Allen’s latest succeeds both as an engaging