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Video Interview: Woody Allen (1971)

Scott Myers

28 Jul 2013
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Here’s a rarity: An interview with Woody Allen from 1971. At this point, he had written screenplays for What’s New Pussycat (1965), What’s Up, Tiger Lily? (1966), Take the Money and Run (1969), and Bananas (1971).

Part One

Part Two

Part Three

Part Four

Allen’s latest movie Blue Jasmine is just rolling out to great critical praise. Be sure to check it out .

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