Woody Allen
How the Epstein files exposed the rich, the royal and the European elite
The latest disclosures reveal more about the full scale of Jeffrey Epstein’s network, well beyond the US and the UK, unmasking those who cosied up to the sex offender.
- David Crowe
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Woody Allen has published his first novel at 90 – is it any good?
After a 70-year career as a comedian and filmmaker, Woody Allen has written his first novel.
- Tom Ryan
Woody Allen is not sorry about his friendship with Epstein
The nonagenarian director is taking a slightly different tack than many of the other powerful people associated with the disgraced former financier.
- Ginia Bellafante
‘I made movies for an audience of one’: Woody Allen’s emotional tribute to Diane Keaton
The filmmaker has made his first public comments since the death of his former romantic and creative partner was announced at the weekend.
- Maya Salam
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Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dies at 79
American actress Diane Keaton, famed for her roles in Annie Hall and First Wives Club has died at the age of 79, People Magazine reported on Saturday, citing a family spokesperson.
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‘Maybe we like a dictator’: Trump defends his federal crackdown on cities
During a rambling appearance in the Oval Office, the US president complained he was not getting credit for clamping down on crime and immigration, and praised North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.
- Danny Kemp
Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Dracula’ Manhattan lair
In his seven-storey New York townhouse, the sex offender hosted the elite, displayed photos with presidents and showcased a first edition of Lolita.
- David Enrich, Matthew Goldstein, Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Steve Eder
‘He wasn’t raping her’: Woody Allen defends Spanish football boss over World Cup kiss
The veteran director told a Spanish newspaper that it was “only a kiss and it was a friend. What’s wrong with that?”
- Garry Maddox
Does the world’s most famous film festival have a serious man problem?
The rousing reception granted to Johnny Depp at Cannes is just the latest instance of a man being welcomed with open arms after being accused of behaving badly.
- Karl Quinn
Love the art, loathe the artist: What to do with the work of monsters?
From Woody Allen to R. Kelly, a creator’s behaviour stains the films, songs and artworks we once loved. But is cancellation the only answer?
- Claire Dederer