Kurt Andersen and filmmaker Woody Allen talk about Allen’s new movie TheCurse of the Jade Scorpion, set in the 1940s, and our modern-day attraction to the decade’s unforgettable music, movies, and history.Allen has averaged a film a year for the last 25 years, winning Oscars for his writing and directing of Annie Hall and Hannah […]
Reporter Mary Jo McConahay felt like she’d heard the story from Life of Pi, long before she read the book. Turns out, the book was inspired by Brazilian book by a noted and respected author. McConahay traveled to the man’s home town and short time after the author, Moacyr Scliar, died.
Love them, hate them – or only tune in to catch the absurd celebrity wardrobe choices – the hype is inescapable. The Oscars are coming up on Sunday. The Takeaway’s Movie Date team weigh in on which nominees for Best Picture, Best Actress/Actor, and Best Supporting Actor/Actress will take home statuettes? Or, more importantly, who will be […]