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Is Ricky Gervais the new Woody thanks to The Invention of Lying?

2009-10-01T23:00:00Z

Like the neurotic New Yorker, Ricky Gervais is a self-deprecating writer-performer who makes movies on his own terms in The Invention of Lying.

Introducing the French fancy: Charlie Winston

2009-09-11T11:37:56Z

Singer-songwriter Charlie Winston has the Frogs' legs tapping

Who says boys don't cry in (500) Days of Summer?

2009-09-03T23:00:00Z

An unsentimental look at young love from a male perspective makes for a refreshingly different date movie in (500) Days of Summer.

Freida Pinto and Josh Brolin call for fake rain in London

2009-08-25T08:42:48Z

Woody Allen had to order artificial rain as he filmed his untitled summer project in Notting Hill with Freida Pinto and Josh Brolin.

Sir Anthony Hopkins bags a Punch on Woody Allen's set

2009-08-14T08:02:05Z

Sir Anthony Hopkins, 71, isn�t having a late-life crisis. He�s working on the new Woody Allen film, with Lucy Punch as his companion.

Sex in the City

2009-07-21T08:04:50Z

I frequently stay at my girlfriend�s but she won�t let me leave my things, even though she leaves stuff at mine. How can I make her see she�s being unfair?

Icky business for The Girl Cut in two

2009-05-21T23:00:00Z

One's final impression is that aging legends make unreliable puppet-masters in The Girl Cut in two.

Woody Allen wins $5m settlement from American Apparel

2009-05-19T08:09:55Z

US star Woody Allen won a five million dollar last-minute settlement over a lawsuit against US clothing giant American Apparel.

Lords should give Myners proper grilling

2009-03-27T09:08:59Z

Joshua Redman draws credit crunch crowd

2009-03-20T00:00:00Z

On a chilly midweek night, with no pre-publicity and the credit crunch in full bite, Ronnie's was rammed to the rafters for Joshua Redman.

Pity Jade but don�t tune in to this circus

2009-02-17T09:11:59Z

I have talked to loads of people about Jade Goody in the past few days

Woody's back on form with Vicky Cristina Barcelona

2009-02-05T00:00:00Z

It's not Annie Hall. But don't believe a word of Vicky Cristina Barcelona and you�ll be splendidly entertained.

He's Just Not that Into it

2009-02-05T00:00:00Z

He's Just Not that Into You resembles a souffl� which simply refuses to rise, says Derek Malcolm.

Fans schmooze with Cruz

2008-10-22T12:30:44Z

Penelope Cruz brought Hollywood glamour to the premiere of her new film for Woody Allen, Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Back to business: Jennifer Aniston dons her power suit for lunch with Woody Allen

2008-08-26T12:46:26Z

It was back to business for Jennifer Aniston, as she arrived at a Hollywood eaterie for lunch with film director Woody Allen.

Creative Brits are the talk of the town

2008-08-11T08:22:08Z

In New York, the pre-movie hype about Woody Allen's latest movie, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, had all been about the kiss between Penélope Cruz, onscreen and real-life girlfriend of male lead Javier Bardem, and America's modern version of Marilyn Monroe, Scarlett Johansson

Woody's women battle it out on the red carpet as Scarlett and Penelope plug sexy comedy

2008-08-05T08:50:28Z

It was lipstick and handbags at the ready in Los Angeles last night as Woody Allen's women battled it out on the red carpet.

Chris Waitt is a Likeable loser in love

2008-06-25T23:00:00Z

Chris Waitt's documentary A Complete History Of My Sexual Failures is a confessional; following his search for ex-girlfriends who can explain why they dumped him.

There's life in Woody yet

2008-05-21T23:00:00Z

Woody Allen has restless hands and, as Cassandra's Dream proves, they're still capable of weaving a little magic.

Woody�s rom-com

2008-05-18T23:00:00Z

Woody Allen's Vicky Christina Barcelona is like one of those romantic novelettes that have little or no literary merit but are read by millions, says Derek Malcolm.

Scarlett Johansson misses shining moment at Cannes after studio refuses demands

2008-05-18T10:42:00Z

Scarlett Johansson was left at home in New York after a film studio refused to pay for her bloated demands to attend the Cannes Film Festival to launch Woody Allen's latest movie. Penelope Cruz and Rebecca Hall, her co-stars in the film 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona', soaked up all the glory from crowds as they ascended the fabled red carpet of Cannes

Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz share a red hot kiss

2008-05-14T11:46:51Z

Two of Hollywood's most lusted after actresses Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz are set to steam up screens with a lesbian kiss. The racy scene, set in a red-tinted photography dark room, features in Woody Allen's upcoming release Vicky Cristina Barcelona. The women later have a menage a trois with Oscar winning actor Javier Bardem

Frankie goes to the West End...but will he last four seasons?

2008-03-19T00:00:00Z

Broadway triumph Jersey Boys is well-written and a refreshing change from usual rock 'n' roll tribute musicals.

What are we going to do about Dad?

2008-01-24T00:00:00Z

The Savages is witty and knowing, with its star Laura Linney fully deserving of her Oscar nomination.

It's a love rat's loss

2007-09-06T23:00:00Z

Someone Else has a decent couple of seconds right at the end, but if this film was a person, you'd ditch it in the first five minutes.

Ewan's great but Woody fails to catch fire

2007-09-02T23:00:00Z

Woody Allen's third film shot in London, Cassandra's Dream, is mildly entertaining but never gripping.

Obsessive Woody at his peak

2006-12-07T00:00:00Z

Woody Allen was on top form both as an actor and director when he filmed his classic 1979 comedy Manhattan.

Shooting stars with Woody

2006-08-29T14:32:37Z

Filming in Britain has mellowed Woody Allen - the secretive director is now allowing his methods to be observed on set. Mike Goodridge takes the opportunity to watch him at work.

Tamzin lands Woody Allen role

2006-08-22T10:54:18Z

Tamzin Outhwaite has landed a part in Woody Allen's latest film. The ex-EastEnder will appear opposite Ewan McGregor and Colin Farrell in the movie.

Woody mauled by US critics

2006-07-31T23:00:00Z

Film news: Woody Allen has garnered scathing reviews for his second London-set movie, Scoop, starring Scarlett Johansson. Since it opened in the US on Friday, the critics have damned it variously as 'feeble', 'lackadaisical' and 'dull'.