The Diane Keaton Project: ‘Sleeper’ (1973)

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...

The Barbed Comedy-Drama of ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’

Hannah and Her Sisters is one of Woody Allen's most important films, combining his genius of comedy and his obsession with Bergman drama. The film is Allen at his best, able to mine comedy and heartfelt drama by highlighting a dysfunctional family's messy life. Hannah and Her Sisters looks at infidelity, marriage, friendship, family, and...