Allen’s team captures London on film the way they previously captured New York, choosing locations that are visually interesting and make the viewer wish to travel there. The acting is first-rate. The characters are real people that have believable conversations and motivations. Jonathan and Scarlett create electricity together. Their passion radiates off the screen and Scarlett looks more attractive than usual. It was great seeing Brian Cox in a different type of role as the patriarch of the family. A straightforward, likable fellow.
When the film ended, the room burst into applause. I now had a number of questions I would love to ask the cast and Woody. They have the whole red carpet thing backwards. Sure, it’s great for photos, but how can anyone ask any questions of substance without seeing the work first?
As we walked out, everyone headed to a reception. Senora Bicho asked if we should try and get in. I thought why not; the worst they could do tell us to leave. Besides after seeing such a great film, anything that happens after is a bonus. We headed over to one of the bars and got a drink. There was a great spread laid out with an assortment of dishes on many tables. A waitress walked by and offered us prosciutto wrapped around goat cheese with fig and basil leaf. I popped it in my mouth and when I bit down, not a single taste bud missed out on the enjoyment.
We continued to walk around the enclosed courtyard, seeing a number of the same faces that walked by us on the red carpet. A few tables away, we saw Emily Mortimer again. My wife laughed and considered continuing--
Out of the corner of my eye, I turned and saw Woody chatting with people. I was stunned. We were now in the same area together with no barriers between us except well-wishers and my awe for the man. A number of people Woody seemed to know were congratulating him: Chris Rock and a few older producer types.
Then, I saw comic Jim Norton from Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn walk up and talk with Woody. If he could go up, then the bar had lowered. We overheard a woman saying her grandmother had to meet Woody. That settled it. I got up my nerve and made my way to the back of the pack. People who appeared to know Woody barged right through. There was nothing to say to them, but I held my ground. I felt my wife’s hand at the small of my back, keeping me in position.
Article comments
1 - Jenifer Gonzales
What an absolutely fabulous experience you just recounted. I would have melted into a puddle of nerves on the red carpet if I had been given the opportunity. Nice job!
2 - El Bicho
Thanks, Jenifer. Glad you liked it. The carpet's not a scary place, but it is odd.
3 - Alisha Karabinus
Oh, I seethe with jealousy... but since you gave us all these great pictures, I can almost pretend I was there!