Eric Lax has been talking with Woody Allen for years. Since 1971 Allen has given the writer complete access to his film sets and editing rooms, as well as his thoughts and observations. Allen has talked with Lax about every facet of his own filmmaking as well as the work of directors he admires. Larry talks with Lax about his new book, Conversations With Woody Allen, which reveal Allen's artistic development from comedian to world-acclaimed filmmaker.
Plus, Larry and critics Peter Rainer, of the Christian Science Monitor, and Henry Sheehan, of henrysheehan.com, discuss many of the week's new releases including the feature films Fred Claus, Lions for Lambs, No Country for Old Men, Choking Man, Strange Culture, and the documentaries Steal a Pencil for Me, and War/Dance.