6:20 - Oh my God ... I remember O'Grady's potato chips ... they were my favorites ... bit and thick and crunchy, they were really good - and then the disappeared. I think they got too expensive, but they were really great. I'd forgotten the name of them and was starting to wonder if they even existed at all.
Down and Out is so great, funny and entertaining (it's now on HBO). Hannah and her Sisters was a great film, and Woody got great performances from his actors. The old man/young beautiful woman plot is on center stage now after the allegations, and it's hard to see those films the same way now. Robin Williams' performance in Best of Times was stellar, even if the film wasn't spectacular. I guess they had to rip on something, seeing the quality of performances that were standard at the time, based on those 4 films.
Hannah and Down and Out were good. Fond memories of both. Never saw Power but now I will. I will stick up for The Best of Times, not great but I thought it was solid entertainment. I don't recall Robin Williams performance being as 'wild' as they say and Kurt Russell is always good.
Agree with you AC all the way (even the part about never seeing Power). I searched this review out bc I just watched Down and Out on HBO (after many years, I still loved it). I loved Hannah & Sisters back then. Now after seeing the Farrow documentary on HBO, you can't help but notice the older man with young beautiful woman as part of the major plot. But getting to Best of Times, that was a pretty funny movie. And to totally rip Robin Williams' performance? Come on, we wish we had actors like Robin Williams now.
Roger Ebert included two Woody Allen films in his “Great Movies” list; “Annie Hall” and “Manhattan,” but Hannah and Her Sisters was left out. Here and in his written review he seems to find it one of Allen’s best. Ergo, it’s exclusion from “Great Movies” always left me scratching my head.
I had the same reaction when he placed Raging Bull was on his final ten best list. In 1990, he said Goodfellas was Marty's best. I suppose it's just a matter of getting over an initial reaction.
@@MrBoyYankee Woody Allen was probed by the police, child services, NY social services, three family courts, medical examiner, polygraph examiner, two teams of abuse experts, sex crimes expert, adoption agency. Not one bought Mia’s story: it was all lies.
@@MrBoyYankee Woody Allen was probed by the police, child services, NY social services, 3 family courts, medical examiner, polygraph examiner, two teams of abuse experts, sex crimes expert, adoption agency. Not one bought Mia’s story: it was all lies.
When I was 18 I went to see Down and Out in Beverly Hills based on their enthusiastic review. It was one of the only times I thought they let me down. I couldn't see how they thought it was SO funny. The scene they show here of Richard Dreyfuss running with the phone in his hand while repeatedly yelling "Call 911!!" I thought was just dumb and not funny. This movie did not work for me at all.
I like the movie. It’s not as laugh out loud hilarious as they claim I will agree with you but it’s well acted and has some great dialogue and situations and there’s a few laughs and it has a certain pleasantness about it that I have a soft spot for it. It’s not a classic comedy but it’s fun.
Thanks for not cutting out the 35 year old commercials.
Hannah and Her Sisters is one of my favourites of Woody Allen
6:20 - Oh my God ... I remember O'Grady's potato chips ... they were my favorites ... bit and thick and crunchy, they were really good - and then the disappeared. I think they got too expensive, but they were really great. I'd forgotten the name of them and was starting to wonder if they even existed at all.
Power is truly one of the forgotten movies . Gotta love those 80s mustaches .
I sooo love Down & Out in Beverly Hills.
Hannah & her sisters 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟
Down & out in Beverly Hills 👍🌟🌟🌟
Down and Out is so great, funny and entertaining (it's now on HBO). Hannah and her Sisters was a great film, and Woody got great performances from his actors. The old man/young beautiful woman plot is on center stage now after the allegations, and it's hard to see those films the same way now. Robin Williams' performance in Best of Times was stellar, even if the film wasn't spectacular. I guess they had to rip on something, seeing the quality of performances that were standard at the time, based on those 4 films.
Hannah and Down and Out were good. Fond memories of both. Never saw Power but now I will. I will stick up for The Best of Times, not great but I thought it was solid entertainment. I don't recall Robin Williams performance being as 'wild' as they say and Kurt Russell is always good.
Agree with you AC all the way (even the part about never seeing Power). I searched this review out bc I just watched Down and Out on HBO (after many years, I still loved it). I loved Hannah & Sisters back then. Now after seeing the Farrow documentary on HBO, you can't help but notice the older man with young beautiful woman as part of the major plot. But getting to Best of Times, that was a pretty funny movie. And to totally rip Robin Williams' performance? Come on, we wish we had actors like Robin Williams now.
Roger Ebert included two Woody Allen films in his “Great Movies” list; “Annie Hall” and “Manhattan,” but Hannah and Her Sisters was left out. Here and in his written review he seems to find it one of Allen’s best. Ergo, it’s exclusion from “Great Movies” always left me scratching my head.
He didn't get around to writing it before he died. I'm sure he would have.
I had the same reaction when he placed Raging Bull was on his final ten best list. In 1990, he said Goodfellas was Marty's best. I suppose it's just a matter of getting over an initial reaction.
Small correction: s/b 1986 - as always Thank you!
Your welcome
"My cocaine used so well" 😆
Quick now, rush out to Blockbuster and rent some cassettes!
Spoilers for down and out!
I haven't seen any of these movies.
@Kelly Lumac Thanks for the info! I haven't seen those other Richard Dreyfuss movies. Night Falls on Manhatten is a good movie.
@Kelly Lumac Nice call on Beverly Hills. I feel the same way, a good but not great film.
😱 If you like good writing and good characters, Hanna is a MUST
@@delg1211 Thanks!
Try Hannah & her sisters & Down & out in Beverly Hills
I used to love Hannah and her Sisters Until Woody became "Woody" I can't even separate the art from the artist from him.
The accusation against him was debunked.
@Tolstoy111 sure....
@@MrBoyYankee
Woody Allen was probed by the police, child services, NY social services, three family courts, medical examiner, polygraph examiner, two teams of abuse experts, sex crimes expert, adoption agency. Not one bought Mia’s story: it was all lies.
@@MrBoyYankee
Woody Allen was probed by the police, child services, NY social services, 3 family courts, medical examiner, polygraph examiner, two teams of abuse experts, sex crimes expert, adoption agency. Not one bought Mia’s story: it was all lies.
I'm beginning to loathe Bette Midler the more I watch these Siskel and Ebert classics. Was she ever decent in a movie?
She's just an annoying far-left lunatic now. Like DeNiro.
Power is fantastic film
The film came out in 1986 is reverent today.
@@citygirl5705 If only she had ancestors that flew in the Colonial Air Force or relatives today who knew the cure to Covid is horse dewormer, eh?
Down and Out in Beverly Hills was terrific. Ruthless People was a lot of fun. The Rose was exceptional. Scenes From a Mall was alright
Down and Out in Beverly Hills and Outrageous Fortune are both great.
When I was 18 I went to see Down and Out in Beverly Hills based on their enthusiastic review. It was one of the only times I thought they let me down. I couldn't see how they thought it was SO funny. The scene they show here of Richard Dreyfuss running with the phone in his hand while repeatedly yelling "Call 911!!" I thought was just dumb and not funny. This movie did not work for me at all.
That’s because you don’t. Have a sense of humour
I like the movie. It’s not as laugh out loud hilarious as they claim I will agree with you but it’s well acted and has some great dialogue and situations and there’s a few laughs and it has a certain pleasantness about it that I have a soft spot for it. It’s not a classic comedy but it’s fun.