Tag Archives: Woody Allen

Whatever Works – Woody Allen is back in New York; but is he back on form?

Posted on 25 June 2010 by Jason Best

After recent spells abroad in London and Barcelona, Woody Allen is back on his familiar Manhattan stamping ground with Whatever Works. This gleefully ironic comic fable feels very different in tone from the likes of Vicky Christina Barcelona and Match … Continue reading →

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Cannes Film Festival opens tonight!

Posted on 12 May 2010 by heidi

Ten days of Gallic glitz and glamour opens tonight on the French Riviera with Russell Crowe letting the side down a bit in the glamour stakes as a decidedly grungy Robin Hood. Ridley Scott’s new take on the old Sherwood … Continue reading →

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Great 70s movies that have stood the test of time

Posted on 30 March 2010 by Beth Williams

I had a reunion with a much-loved pair of flared jeans the other day while having a wardrobe spring clean. They’re not from the 70s – I was a kid then so I’d never fit into those. No, these were … Continue reading →

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New York State of Mind

Posted on 17 December 2009 by Gina

Star of countless movie and TV appearances, New York City is one of the most filmed locations on the planet. And certainly one of the most beautiful – celluloid loves this city. From its steel and glass canyons to suburban … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Moved by Movie House Campaign

Posted on 19 October 2009 by Beth Williams

Ah, the power of cinema. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video As Woody Allen illustrates in this clip from Hannah and Her Sisters, cinema is an amazing thing. Besides giving a suicidal man the … Continue reading →

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The Best view | Zombieland – Splatterfest spoof gets laughs from the living dead

Posted on 7 October 2009 by Jason Best

If you thought Shaun of the Dead delivered the last word in Zombie horror-comedy, new movie Zombieland shows that you can still get fresh laughs from the festering carcasses of the living dead. Where Shaun had Simon Pegg’s directionless shop … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato’s London Staycation Diary: Notting Hill, Brigitte and Bats

Posted on 13 September 2009 by Beth Williams

As promised yesterday, here’s the final part of my London staycation diary, and we’ve reached the West London district of Notting Hill. What can you expect to see when visiting Notting Hill? Travel bookshops? Filmstars? Julia Roberts?  Hugh Grant? I … Continue reading →

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News Hound | 9 September 2009

Posted on 9 September 2009 by Adele Craciun

Movie Talk sniffs around the back alleys of the internet to bring you the latest showbiz news – because we love to play fetch… Kim Cattrall has accidentally leaked some Sex and the City 2 plot secrets. SPOILER WARNING!  Sally … Continue reading →

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On location (right now!) – Woody Allen is filming in the Blue Fin Building on Southwark Street, SE1

Posted on 21 August 2009 by Adele Craciun

Are you a big Woody Allen fan? Well get yourself down to London’s Southbank pronto because he’s HERE! RIGHT NOW! Yes, the legendary director is at this very moment no further than a few floors above me in the Blue … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato gets all steamed up and asks “how important is a local cinema?”

Posted on 28 July 2009 by Beth Williams

A local cinema is very important in my opinion.I expect you’re very surprised to hear that statement coming from someone who usually writes on this blog as a lounging vegetable. But, you see, I haven’t always been a couch potato … Continue reading →

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