Woody Allen’s “Asian” Problem

By Jennifer Tang

Hollywood has rarely offered Asians opportunities to be anything other than karate heroes, geishas, wartime prostitutes, or sinister "yellow peril" villains. [10 October 2008]

The Return of the Popcorn Circus: August 2008

By Bill Gibron

Talk about a crowded schedule. There are more offerings scheduled this month than in the previous two combined. [1 May 2008]

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

By Cynthia Fuchs

Maria Elena (Penélope Cruz) is the figure least obviously dictated by the Woody Allen template. And for that, you are eternally grateful. [15 August 2008]

Short Ends and Leader: ‘Barcelona’ Betrays Allen’s Stifled Storytelling

Vicky Christina Barcelona is really nothing more than rich people bitching. Now where exactly is the fun in that? [15 August 2008]

Short Ends and Leader: Goodbye, Woody

Woody weird? His new star begs to differ [21 August 2008]

Javier Bardem, living the impossible life [15 August 2008]