Romance

‘Crimes and Misdemeanors’ (1989) mulls murder, heartbreak

In “Crimes and Misdemeanors” (1989), Woody Allen makes such a personal thesis statement on two of his favorite topics – heartbreak and the inner price

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Rowlands shines in character study ‘Another Woman’ (1988)

It’s been said the biggest sin in an actress’ career is turning 40. But there are exceptions where a 40-plus actress gets an amazing role.

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‘Harvard Man’ (2001) tries to gimmick up a crime yarn

“Harvard Man” (2001) seems in a rush to get over, yet it’s also oddly slow-moving. I think there’s a good film in here somewhere –

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‘Curse of the Jade Scorpion’ (2001) a mildly jazzy jaunt

Music and visual style are backdrops to the great Woody Allen films, but I notice them more in the weaker ones. “The Curse of the

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‘Zero Cool’ (1969), 4th Lange novel, has zero originality

The John Lange books continue to read like practice novels for Michael Crichton as we arrive at the fourth entry, “Zero Cool” (1969). It came

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‘Stardust’ (2007) doesn’t shine as bright as it could

“Stardust” (2007), adapted from a Neil Gaiman novel, is a slightly adult-leaning but still family friendly answer to the “Harry Potter” films that dominated the

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‘Alice’ (1990) luxuriates in the lifestyle it criticizes

Woody Allen has written many films with substantial female characters, but “Alice” (1990) is one of the few where the woman is the title and

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‘Veronika Decides to Die’ (2009) a small psych-ward gem

For an A-list actress, Sarah Michelle Gellar’s film resume isn’t as amazing as one would think. The “Buffy” star has been in plenty of good

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‘To Rome with Love’ (2012) a funny batch of goofy skits

More a collection of skits than a plot-driven film, “To Rome with Love” (2012) will test how much a fan loves Woody Allen at his

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‘Cassandra’s Dream’ (2007) mulls moral cost of murder

We can often see a progression in Woody Allen’s catalog where something that’s a small point in one movie becomes a central point in a

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