Video: 'Scoop' trailer
(Friday, July 28, 2006) — Scoop, an American-British romantic comedy/murder mystery film about an American journalism student in London who scoops a big story and begins an affair with an aristocrat as the incident unfurls, opened in 538 American movie theaters today.
Directed by Woody Allen, the film starred Allen, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson and Ian McShane.
Video: 'Annie Hall-lobster'
(Wednesday, May 19, 1976) — Principal photography for Woody Allen’s Annie Hall film began today on the South Fork of Long Island with the scene in which Alvy and Annie boil live lobsters; filming continued periodically for the next ten months.
Video: 'Hannah and Her Sisters' trailer
(Friday, February 7, 1986) — Hannah and Her Sisters, a comedy-drama film about three sisters who deal with their tangled relationships amidst the wonders of New York City, opened today in 54 theaters across the U.S. (the premiere took place Jan. 16, 1986, at the UA Coronet Theater in Los Angeles). Continue reading ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’ released in U.S. theaters 30 years ago today (Feb 7 1986)
Video: 'Diane Keaton 2002 A&E Biography'
(Saturday, January 5, 1946) — Film actress, director, producer and screenwriter Diane Keaton was born Diane Hall today in Los Angeles.
Video: 'Mighty Aphrodite' trailer
(Friday, September 13, 1995, evening EDT) — Mighty Aphrodite, a romantic comedy film about a New York sportswriter who discovers his adopted son is a genius and then seeks out the boy’s birth mother: a prostitute, premiered today at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Directed by Woody Allen, the film starred Allen, Mira Sorvino, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Rapaport and F. Murray Abraham.
Video: 'What's New Pussycat?' (trailer)
(Tuesday, June 22, 1965) — What’s New Pussycat?, a comedy film about a fashion editor who seeks psychiatric help when he can’t stop beautiful women from pursuing him, opened today at the Astor and Trans-Lux East Theaters in New York City. Continue reading ‘What’s New Pussycat?’ opens in New York City 50 years ago today (June 22 1965)
Video: 'Love and Death' trailer
(Tuesday, June 10, 1975) — Love and Death, a satire film on Russian literature about a devout coward vows to assassinate Napoleon in the name of love, opened today at the Sutton and Paramount Theaters in New York City. Continue reading ‘Love and Death’ opens in New York City 40 years ago today (June 10 1975)
Video: 'Match Point' trailer
(Thursday, May 12, 2005) — Match Point, a drama film about a former tennis pro who falls for a femme-fatal type who happens to be dating his friend and soon-to-be brother-in-law, premiered today at the Cannes Film Festival.
Directed by Woody Allen, the film starred Brian Cox, Matthew Goode, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Penelope Wilton.
Video: 'Popular The Purple Rose of Cairo Videos'
(Friday, March 1, 1985) — The Purple Rose of Cairo, a romantic fantasy comedy film about a movie character who steps off the screen and into the life of his biggest fan, opened today in three North American theaters, including the Beekman Theater in New York City.
Directed by Woody Allen, the film starred Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels and Danny Aiello.
Video: 'Hullabaloo' (47 videos)
(Tuesday, January 12, 1965, 8:30 p.m. EST) — Hullabaloo, a weekly musical variety series that served as a big-budget, quality showcase for the leading pop acts of the day, debuted tonight as a regular television series on NBC. Featured acts on the premiere included the New Christy Minstrels and comedian Woody Allen.
