Sharing my love of films, television, and theatre
Experiencing Sleeper in the context of 2024, amidst the prevailing popularity of dystopian narratives, is a unique journey. While most of these narratives paint a grim future under right-wing regimes, few dare to approach dystopia with humour. However, Woody Allen's 1973 comedy Sleeper stands out as a satirical gem in this genre. It's not just a satire but a... Continue Reading →
This film is the first of eight films that Keaton would make with Woody Allen. She and Allen worked on the Broadway stage when she co-starred with him in his play Play It Again, Sam. She was cast in the film version that was released in 1972 with Allen reprising his role and Herbert Ross... Continue Reading →
So, before I go on, I have to point out that this essay will not be an analytical essay on The Godfather as whole, nor will I be examining in depth its depiction of Italian-Americans, the mob, New York City, or midcentury America. These themes have all been covered many times before. Godfather scholarship can... Continue Reading →
Diane Keaton's film debut was in the 1970 romantic comedy Lovers and Other Strangers, a broad, sitcommy ensemble piece that focuses on a wedding and all of its attendants. It's based on the stage play by Joseph Bologna and Renée Taylor (known to many as Fran Drescher's mom on The Nanny), it was adapted to... Continue Reading →
(credit: Firooz Zahedi, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Diane Keaton's frequent collaborator Woody Allen once said about her, "My opinion is that with the exception of Judy Holliday, she's the finest screen comedienne we've ever seen." Allen would know, working with Keaton in eight films, including classics like Annie Hall and Manhattan. Though... Continue Reading →
A Seat in the Aisle 