It's not on Blu-ray but a couple of days ago my mother handed me a bag and said "here's some DVD's you lent me when I got a DVD player". One of them was Play It Again Sam! I spent years looking for that DVD! I assumed I either lost it or it had been stolen from me long ago. It's my favourite of his early movies and I'm very happy to have it again, even if it is just a DVD.
This looks interesting, apparently only the first in a long series of box sets. UK Blu-Ray distributor Arrow have announced the release of a new Woody Allen box set. The first box covers six of Allen’s films from the 70s. More excitingly, it is the first of many box sets to come. The first box is called Woody Allen: Six Films 1971-1978. It covers Allen’s 2nd film to 7th. They include: Bananas Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex* (*But We’re Afraid To Ask) Sleeper Love And Death Annie Hall Interiors The first box set in particular features Annie Hall, widely considered to be Allen’s best. It also has four of his acclaimed early comedies, including Sleeper, his first film with Diane Keaton. It is rounded out by Allen’s first drama, Interiors. The new box set will also come with a new 100 page hardback book. It’s really the first time that any Allen film in any home format will come with significant liner notes of any sort. Woody Allen: Six Films 1971-1978 will be released on 5th September 2016. Find out more at the Arrow website. Also, all films will be available separately, with the exception on Annie Hall. Bananas and Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex are also released on 5th September 2016. Fans will be excited to learn that Arrow Academy have 2 more box sets in works. They have the rights to Allen’s films until 1991’s Shadows And Fog. All will be available separately and in box sets, with the exception of Manhattan which is another box set exclusive. Releases will drift into early 2017. More dates as they are released. These 19 films represent many of Allen’s very best work – the combined tenure of Allen at United Artists and Orion. It’s a shame that Allen’s first film, Take The Money And Run, made for the now defunct Palomar Pictures, is in rights hell. It looks like the discs will be blu-ray region b, meaning it won’t play in North or South America, or Asia. The package looks great and we can’t wait to see other box sets. A complete box set of all 19 would be fantastic and easily be the best way to own these films. Woody Allen: Six Films - 1971-1978 » New Woody Allen Blu-Ray UK Box Set Covers Classic 70s Films - The Woody Allen Pages »
Directed by Woody only: Updated: 1973 - Sleeper 1975 - Love & Death (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1977 - Annie Hall 1979 - Manhattan 1982 - A Midsummer's Night Sex Comedy (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1983 - Zelig (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1984 - Broadway Danny Rose (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1985 - The Purple Rose of Cairo (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1986 - Hannah And Her Sisters 1987 - Radio Days (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1989 - New York Stories 1989 - Crimes and Misdemeanors (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1991 - Shadows and Fog (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1994 - Bullets Over Broadway (Japan) 1995 - Mighty Aphrodite (Japan) 1996 - Everyone Says I Love You (Japan) 1998 - Celebrity (Japan) 2000 - Small Time Crooks (Japan) 2001 - The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (Sweden) 2002 - Hollywood Ending (Sweden) 2005 - Match Point (Japan) 2006 - Scoop 2007 - Casandra’s Dream (?) 2008 - Vicky, Christina, Barcelona (Japan) 2009 - Whatever Works 2010 - You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger 2011 - Midnight In Paris 2012 - To Rome With Love 2013 - Blue Jasmine 2014 - Magic in the Moonlight 2015 - Irrational Man
So basically they are mimicking the 3 boxsets that were previously released from MGM. Really wished that I hadn't invested in those Twilight Time releases. I placed an order through amazon since $77 at the moment and try and sell the duplicates at some point.
Placed an order for the boxset today and just got word that its already been pushed back till October..
Directed by Woody only: Updated: 1971 - Bananas (England) 1972 - Everything You Always wanted To Know About Sex (England) 1973 - Sleeper 1975 - Love & Death (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1977 - Annie Hall 1978 - Interiors (England) (2/14/17 from TT) 1979 - Manhattan 1982 - A Midsummer's Night Sex Comedy (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1983 - Zelig (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1984 - Broadway Danny Rose (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1985 - The Purple Rose of Cairo (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1986 - Hannah And Her Sisters 1987 - Radio Days (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1989 - New York Stories 1989 - Crimes and Misdemeanors (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1991 - Shadows and Fog (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1994 - Bullets Over Broadway (Japan) 1995 - Mighty Aphrodite (Japan) 1996 - Everyone Says I Love You (Japan) 1998 - Celebrity (Japan) 2000 - Small Time Crooks (Japan) 2001 - The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (Sweden) 2002 - Hollywood Ending (Sweden) 2003 - Anything Else (Germany) 2005 - Match Point (Japan) 2006 - Scoop 2007 - Casandra’s Dream (?) 2008 - Vicky, Christina, Barcelona 2009 - Whatever Works 2010 - You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger 2011 - Midnight In Paris 2012 - To Rome With Love 2013 - Blue Jasmine 2014 - Magic in the Moonlight 2015 - Irrational Man 2016 - Cafe Society
Directed by Woody only: Updated* 1971 - Bananas (England) 1972 - Everything You Always wanted To Know About Sex (England) 1973 - Sleeper 1975 - Love & Death (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1977 - Annie Hall 1978 - Interiors (England) (2/14/17 from TT) 1979 - Manhattan *1980 - Stardust Memories (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1982 - A Midsummer's Night Sex Comedy (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1983 - Zelig (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1984 - Broadway Danny Rose (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1985 - The Purple Rose of Cairo (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1986 - Hannah And Her Sisters 1987 - Radio Days (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1989 - New York Stories 1989 - Crimes and Misdemeanors (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) Sold Out 1991 - Shadows and Fog (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1994 - Bullets Over Broadway (Japan) 1995 - Mighty Aphrodite (Japan) 1996 - Everyone Says I Love You (Japan) 1998 - Celebrity (Japan) 2000 - Small Time Crooks (Japan) 2001 - The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (Sweden) 2002 - Hollywood Ending (Sweden) 2003 - Anything Else (Germany) 2005 - Match Point (Japan) 2006 - Scoop 2007 - Casandra’s Dream (?) 2008 - Vicky, Christina, Barcelona 2009 - Whatever Works 2010 - You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger 2011 - Midnight In Paris 2012 - To Rome With Love 2013 - Blue Jasmine 2014 - Magic in the Moonlight 2015 - Irrational Man 2016 - Cafe Society
1971 - Bananas (England) 1972 - Everything You Always wanted To Know About Sex (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1973 - Sleeper 1975 - Love & Death (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1977 - Annie Hall 1978 - Interiors (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1979 - Manhattan 1980 - Stardust Memories (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1982 - A Midsummer's Night Sex Comedy (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1983 - Zelig (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1984 - Broadway Danny Rose (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1985 - The Purple Rose of Cairo (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1986 - Hannah And Her Sisters 1987 - Radio Days (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1987- September (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1988- Another Woman (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1989 - New York Stories 1989 - Crimes and Misdemeanors (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) Sold Out 1991 - Shadows and Fog (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1994 - Bullets Over Broadway (Japan) 1995 - Mighty Aphrodite (Japan) 1996 - Everyone Says I Love You (Japan) 1998 - Celebrity (Japan) 2000 - Small Time Crooks (Japan) 2001 - The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (Sweden) 2002 - Hollywood Ending (Sweden) 2003 - Anything Else (Germany) 2005 - Match Point (Japan) 2006 - Scoop 2007 - Casandra’s Dream (?) 2008 - Vicky, Christina, Barcelona 2009 - Whatever Works 2010 - You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger 2011 - Midnight In Paris 2012 - To Rome With Love 2013 - Blue Jasmine 2014 - Magic in the Moonlight 2015 - Irrational Man 2016 - Cafe Society
1971 - Bananas (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 11/14 1972 - Everything You Always wanted To Know About Sex (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1973 - Sleeper 1975 - Love & Death (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1977 - Annie Hall 1978 - Interiors (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1979 - Manhattan 1980 - Stardust Memories (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1982 - A Midsummer's Night Sex Comedy (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1983 - Zelig (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1984 - Broadway Danny Rose (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1985 - The Purple Rose of Cairo (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1986 - Hannah And Her Sisters 1987 - Radio Days (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) Sold Out 1987- September (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1988- Another Woman (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1989 - New York Stories 1989 - Crimes and Misdemeanors (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) Sold Out 1991 - Shadows and Fog (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1994 - Bullets Over Broadway (Japan) 1995 - Mighty Aphrodite (Japan) 1996 - Everyone Says I Love You (Japan) 1998 - Celebrity (Japan) 2000 - Small Time Crooks (Japan) 2001 - The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (Sweden) 2002 - Hollywood Ending (Sweden) 2003 - Anything Else (Germany) 2005 - Match Point (Japan) 2006 - Scoop 2007 - Casandra’s Dream (?) 2008 - Vicky, Christina, Barcelona 2009 - Whatever Works 2010 - You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger 2011 - Midnight In Paris 2012 - To Rome With Love 2013 - Blue Jasmine 2014 - Magic in the Moonlight 2015 - Irrational Man 2016 - Cafe Society
I love Radio Days. I didn't know it was considered lesser in his cannon. Love his family stories so this is a great one to me. The only one i have on Blu Ray really doesn't count, it's Scenes From A Mall. Interesting movie. A real conflict when you read the Amazon reviews. It has a Allen point of view but also a Midler mainstream type too. I have about 15 Allen films on DVD. Purple Rose Of Chairo is a particular favorite. But, i enjoy all eras and try to see each one he releases. Always something interesting or funny in each film. Even the bad ones. Shadows And Fog was an interesting one but not succesful in what he was trying, to me. That one i consider lesser. Love Woody a lot. The doc Wild Man Blues is a real burner. Just real personal. From a guy who can shy from the press. I watch the Dick Cavett show on the Decades channel most days and his interviews with Allen are always memorable and funny. Both quick witted and funny so perfect foils.
1969 - Take the Money and Run 1971 - Bananas (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 11/14 1972 - Everything You Always wanted To Know About Sex (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1973 - Sleeper 1975 - Love & Death (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1977 - Annie Hall 1978 - Interiors (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1979 - Manhattan 1980 - Stardust Memories (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1982 - A Midsummer's Night Sex Comedy (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1983 - Zelig (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1984 - Broadway Danny Rose (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1985 - The Purple Rose of Cairo (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1986 - Hannah And Her Sisters 1987 - Radio Days (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) Sold Out 1987- September (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1988- Another Woman (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1989 - New York Stories 1989 - Crimes and Misdemeanors (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) Sold Out 1990 - Alice (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 12/19 1991 - Shadows and Fog (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1992 - Husbands and Wives (Twilight Time - Limited Edition) 1/23 1994 - Bullets Over Broadway (Japan) 1995 - Mighty Aphrodite (Japan) 1996 - Everyone Says I Love You (Japan) 1998 - Celebrity (Japan) 2000 - Small Time Crooks (Japan) 2001 - The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (Sweden) 2002 - Hollywood Ending (Sweden) 2003 - Anything Else (Germany) 2005 - Match Point (Japan) 2006 - Scoop 2007 - Casandra’s Dream (?) 2008 - Vicky, Christina, Barcelona 2009 - Whatever Works 2010 - You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger 2011 - Midnight In Paris 2012 - To Rome With Love 2013 - Blue Jasmine 2014 - Magic in the Moonlight 2015 - Irrational Man 2016 - Cafe Society
Husbands & Wives available to pre-order now: http://www1.screenarchives.com/title_detail.cfm/ID/34935/HUSBANDS-AND-WIVES-1992/
Does anyone have any comments on the quality of the Anything Else blu-ray? It's not one of my favorites, but the completist in me wants to buy it.
