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by Donald Wunder & James Daniel Walsh
Cinema loving schlubs that discuss, review, critique and debate the finer points of EVERY Woody Allen production. Alternatively, we also talk about other film projects we find has adjacent qualities to Woodys work or writing style - this includes submissions and suggestions from our lovely subscribers and humble listeners
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- 2 weeks ago1h 43m
Woody Adjacent – Kristen Bell, Kelsey Grammer & Lauren Miller Rogen – Like Father (2018)
Welcome back to the Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast for another episode of Woody Allen Adjacent! James actually kicks things off this month with a long overdue announcement regarding one of his major personal projects — something we know some listeners will be very interested in hearing about, while others may understandably just want to jump straight into the film discussion itself. So for those purely here for the Woody Adjacent conversation, feel free to skip ahead to: ⏩ 20 minutes, 02 seconds Down the line, James and I will likely do separate discussion episodes covering some of our future non-Woody creative projects and ideas in a bit more detail. As always, we genuinely appreciate the continued support — whether that’s for the podcast itself, our side projects, or simply just taking the time to listen in the first place. Anyway… This time around, we head back into the AI recommendation list — that ongoing collection of Woody-esque films selected and defended by our ever-persistent podcast AI assistant. So far we’ve tackled quite a few picks from the list already, and now it was time for the AI to throw another one onto the table… This episode’s choice: Like Father (2018), directed by Lauren Miller Rogen and starring Kristen Bell, Kelsey Grammer, and Seth Rogen. What initially presents itself as a glossy Netflix dramedy about a workaholic woman reconnecting with her estranged father during an accidental cruise vacation slowly reveals itself to be something a little more reflective underneath — a film about emotional inheritance, loneliness, career obsession, disappointment, forgiveness, and the uncomfortable realization that sometimes we slowly become the very people we spent years resenting. Naturally, this led us into a surprisingly thoughtful discussion about late-period Woody Allen comparisons while at the same time enjoying the Ai'\s justification for choosing this film as an adjacent pick. It’s fun to give artificial intelligence a chance to make its own case.. particularly when it fails miserably in the process :P We're not saying that happned on this episode... or are we? ______________________________________________________ For full cast details, user reviews, and more background on the film, check out: 📌 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Like_Father_(film) 📌 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7170950/ 📌 Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/like_father_2018 ___________________________________________ A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for their continued support and info — check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen fan community! https://www.woodyallenpages.com & https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT on this or any other episode using our comment section video link here >>> https://bit.ly/warpcom If you like the show, please consider buying us a coffee / giving us a tip via our Patreon campaign >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro Thanks for listening as always! We would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5-star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on. Please find all our connected links below: https://linktr.ee/woodyretro
- Apr 29, 20262h 5m
Woody Adjacent - Diane Keaton, Meg Ryan & Lisa Kudrow - Hanging Up (2000)
Welcome back everybody to another episode of Woody Allen Adjacent! Apologies first of all for the audio quality of our mics today. We had some uncontrollable peaking issues that i (Don) tried to fix in post - which helped alot but our mics on this episode do sound a bit tinny - maybe its just to my ears.. but i thought i would mention it off the top! Regardless of that.. on this episode, we decided (as promised) to go back to our beloved actress and famed Woody Alumni Diane Keaton who passed away just over 6 months ago from the posting of this recording. We continue to look at her few film directing efforts.. and this was actually her last movie directing gig. With a star studded cast.. and honestly good dramatic material to bring to adapt to screen. unfortunately.. this one was panned by both critics and audiences.. and this turned out to be an.. interesting experience we just have to be brutally honest about.. It is an interesting one to say very least - Diane Keaton.. you are still.. and will ALWAYS be missed. Thanks for listening as always, if you find time - please like, share and review the show on whatever platform you access this podcast from. ================================================================ For full cast details, user reviews, and more background on the film, check out: 📌 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanging_Up 📌 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162983/ 📌 Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hanging_up ================================================================= A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for their continued support and info - check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community! https://www.woodyallenpages.com & https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT on this or any other episode using our comment section video link here >>> https://bit.ly/warpcom If you like the show, please consider buying us a coffee / giving us a tip via our Patreon campaign >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro Thanks for listening as always! We would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5-star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on. Please find all our connected links below: https://linktr.ee/woodyretro
- Mar 28, 20261h 40m
Woody Adjacent - Bill Murray, Richard Dreyfuss & Frank Oz - What About Bob (1991)
Welcome back to another episode of Woody Allen Adjacent, right here on the Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast. This time around, we kick things off with a bit of Oscar 2026 talk - because, of course, we couldn’t resist. Our good old boy Timmy C finds himself in a little bit of trouble, which we have some fun unpacking before getting into the main feature... For this month’s Adjacent pick, James brings us a very special one: the 1991 comedy What About Bob? starring Bill Murray - an actor we wished had crossed paths with Woody Allen on screen. Admittedly, in the editing process for this episode, i (Don) wondered if we might’ve leaned into the nitpicking just a little bit too much :P … but honestly, that’s part of the fun of doing a movie podcast no? All in all, it’s a lively episode, and a good one to revisit or discover for the first time! Next month, we’ve got a special follow up - something we promised last year for a beloved actor Thanks as always for listening and supporting the show - we know y'all are just as excited as we are to tackle Woodys filmography again - remember, that starts this October 2026! ================================================================ For full cast details, user reviews, and more background on the film, check out: 📌 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_About_Bob%3F 📌 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103241/ 📌 Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/what_about_bob ================================================================ Hats Off Ent. WAB Video - https://youtu.be/hqvQwgGf0Gs?si=vhzk3S4WzoqBPotv ================================================================= A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for their continued support and info - check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community! https://www.woodyallenpages.com & https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT on this or any other episode using our comment section video link here >>> https://bit.ly/warpcom If you like the show, please consider buying us a coffee / giving us a tip via our Patreon campaign >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro Thanks for listening as always! We would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5-star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on. Please find all our connected links below: https://linktr.ee/woodyretro
- Feb 26, 20261h 38m
Woody Adjacent - Zoey Deutch, Jonah Hauer-King & Ruby Cruz -The Threesome (2025)
Welcome back everybody, to the Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast for another episode of ADJACENT! Today’s episode came together in a really interesting way. It was sparked by an email we received from one of our listeners nearly a year ago... An email Donald has actually been holding onto for quite some time, waiting for the right film to land in his lap so we could properly unpack it... That moment has now arrived! This week, we’re diving into a movie that opens up a broader conversation - not just about the film itself, but about this particular sub-genre, that being.. the way pregnancy is handled as a devloping narrative on TV and Film and sometimes.. when researching an episode, we stumble across some wild real-life events that later became movies in their own right - Yup.. its all related and brings things full circle Thank you as always for listening - a special thank you to all of our patrons and community supporters. ================================================================ For full cast details, user reviews, and more background on the film, check out: 📌 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Threesome 📌 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21187592/?ref_=ttnw_ov_i 📌 Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_threesome ================================================================ The Pregnancy Pact News Story: Pact - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fvcJ0cnCV8&pp=ygUXdGhlIHByZWduYW5jeSBwYWN0IG5ld3M%3D ================================================================= A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for their continued support and info - check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community! https://www.woodyallenpages.com & https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT on this or any other episode using our comment section video link here >>> https://bit.ly/warpcom If you like the show, please consider buying us a coffee / giving us a tip via our Patreon campaign >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro Thanks for listening as always! We would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5-star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on. Please find all our connected links below: https://linktr.ee/woodyretro
- Jan 29, 20261h 29m
Woody Adjacent - Jim Carrey, Ed Harris & Peter Weir - The Truman Show (1998)
Welcome everybody, to 2026, here at the Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast we are very excited to start the year off with a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! Well.. this announcement is actually something our listeners have been asking for pretty vocally in recent years.. and after much dilberation and calculation.. it actually makes a crazy kind of sense WHAT THE HELL ARE WE TALKING ABOUT?!?!.. lol Well… I am happy and a bit overwhelmed to let you all know that Myself (Don) and James Daniel Walsh are planning a RE-RETROSPECTIVE look at Woody Allens entire Filmography… yup it’s hapeening! Well… its happening in October 2026 to be precise… why such a long wait.. well, there is a bit of prep work that is involved this time around, including creating a new YouTube channel and maybe even getting a fellow collaborator involved – its exciting on one hand and a bit stressful on the other. Let’s leave it at that for now.. more updates will follow as things develop we do hope you are happy with this announcement though! Anyhow… putting that aside FOR NOW.. another year.. another adjacent episode ahoy! Todays adjacent pick is from James and it is one we have put off for a few months due to one thing or another.. well, todays the day for us to talk about: The Truman Show (1998) ================================================================ For full cast details, user reviews, and more background on the film, check out: 📌 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Truman_Show 📌 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120382/ 📌 Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/truman_show ================================================================= A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for their continued support and info - check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community! https://www.woodyallenpages.com & https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT on this or any other episode using our comment section video link here >>> https://bit.ly/warpcom If you like the show, please consider buying us a coffee / giving us a tip via our Patreon campaign >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro Thanks for listening as always! We would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5-star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on. Please find all our connected links below: https://linktr.ee/woodyretro
- Nov 24, 20251h 46m
Not Woody Actually 06: Diane Keaton - The World Without Annie Hall - A Tribute
In this special episode, Don and James take a heartfelt pause to honour the life and legacy of the incomparable legend that is… was… Diane Keaton (1946–2025). This outstanding actress, creative force, and undeniable muse to Woody Allen was one of the most charming and lovable souls ever to grace the world of acting - let alone walk the halls of Hollywood with her unmistakable wit, presence, style and charisma. Her passing was truly shocking and deeply sad… and even though a few weeks have now gone by, we still feel the void left by her absence. It was fascinating revisiting all the projects Diane created outside of her work with Woody.. and in this episode, our trusty AI Assistant also jumps in to deliver a thoughtful tribute, spotlighting her lesser-known pursuits as a photographer, director, author, and style icon. Honestly, we could have spoken about her for hours… but we tried to keep this episode concise, knowing we’ll certainly be returning for future Diane-focused discussions. Stay tuned for that! For now, we simply say: Rest in peace, Diane Keaton. You will be sorely missed. XXX Please check out the related links below for everything we discussed on this episode, as well as additional materials we think you’ll enjoy. _____________________________________________ This Cool Ai Time Lapse of Diane Keatons life! E! Hollywood DK Tribute Video The 'Heaven' Documentary (1987) David Letterman Heaven / Hell Interview A Charmingly Chaotic Interview On "The Colbert Report" Keanu Reeves Recalls Diane Keaton's "Extraordinary, Unique" Acting Style ___________________________________________ A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for their continued support and info - check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community! https://www.woodyallenpages.com & https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT on this or any other episode using our comment section video link here >>> https://bit.ly/warpcom If you like the show, please consider buying us a coffee / giving us a tip via our Patreon campaign >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro Thanks for listening as always! We would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5-star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on. Please find all our connected links below: https://linktr.ee/woodyretro
- Oct 27, 20251h 24m
Woody Adjacent - Zach Braff, Evelyne Brochu & Vanessa Hudgens — French Girl (2024)
We begin this episode by acknowledging the passing of a truly incredible actress — one who played a pivotal role in the life and legacy of Woody Allen, among many others in Hollywood and beyond. Diane Keaton (1946–2025) will be deeply missed. She passed away the very next day after we recorded this episode, and I (Don) actually found out during the editing phase. Soon after, James and I spoke about it briefly, and we’ll be dedicating a few special episodes to Diane — the next one after this, for sure. Until then, we send our warmest thoughts to the Keaton family as we remember and celebrate a wholly original, endlessly inspiring woman — an actress, mother, friend, and creative spirit unlike any other. ______________________________________________________ On this episode of Woody Adjacent, we’re taking on another Reddit request — and likely the last for a while since we’ve got a long list of adjacent films ahead! French Girl (2024), starring Zach Braff, Evelyne Brochu, and Vanessa Hudgens, directed by James A. Woods and Nicolas Wright is our focus today. It’s a film that’s divided audiences but also carved out an interesting little niche fanbase... it certainly gave us plenty to talk about! James and I dig into whether it’s a modern Meet the Parents, a Canadian Two Days in Paris, or something else entirely — and how its blend of sincerity and slapstick comedy tries to makes a case that love really is the most confusing language of all. Was this case made for the film.... well... let's discuss! Links Mentioned In This Episode__________________ Woody Allen Free Press Interview https://youtu.be/xc9tEipzWUk?si=zFlYjWKnnfL3wExb Diane Keaton - Remembering Diane Keaton By ET https://youtu.be/n9M6Z8Xnmus?si=kwox6GVaTK6KM785 For full cast details, user reviews, and more background on the film, check out: 📌 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Girl 📌 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23319892/ 📌 Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/french_girl ___________________________________________ A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for their continued support and info - check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community! https://www.woodyallenpages.com & https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT on this or any other episode using our comment section video link here >>> https://bit.ly/warpcom If you like the show, please consider buying us a coffee / giving us a tip via our Patreon campaign >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro Thanks for listening as always! We would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5-star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on. Please find all our connected links below: https://linktr.ee/woodyretro
- Sep 26, 20251h 18m
Woody Adjacent – Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal & Chris Evans – Materialists (2025)
We’re back again — fresh off our little Not Woody Actually detour — with another thoughtful instillment of Woody Allen Adjacent! This time, Donald and James turn their attention to Celine Song’s The Materialists. Marketed like a conventional romantic comedy, the film instead plays out as a melancholic character study about love, ambition, and the ways relationships risk becoming transactional rather than organic. It’s a distinctly modern take on dating and connection — one that’s clearly split audiences, even as the critics seem to adore this one. (Critics vs. audiences… go figure. :P) We ended up pretty mixed ourselves, but between the strong craft, the solid performances, and the themes at play, The Materialists made for another fascinating Woody Adjacent discussion.! For full cast details, user reviews, and more background on the film, check out: 📌 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Materialists_(film) 📌 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30253473/ 📌 Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30253473/ ___________________________________________ A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for their continued support and info - check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community! https://www.woodyallenpages.com & https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT on this or any other episode using our comment section video link here >>> https://bit.ly/warpcom If you like the show, please consider buying us a coffee / giving us a tip via our Patreon campaign >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro Thanks for listening as always! We would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5-star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on. Please find all our connected links below: https://linktr.ee/woodyretro
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