Woody Allen

Can you make Woody Allen boring? PBS finds out (Photo via PBS)

PBS Streams Three Hour Woody Allen Documentary (Video)

As New Yorkers, there’s nothing that we love more than bagels, being mean to tourists, and Woody Allen. Yet for some reason we had our dates mixed up (damn you, TiVo!) and forgot to record Robert Weide‘s 2-part “definitive” documentary of the prolific director for PBS. We haven’t been this mad since Netflix lost our DVD of Bill Moyers’ interview with Joseph Campbell at George Lucas’ ranch!

Lucky for us (and you!) PBS is now screening the two parter Woody Allen: A Documentary from its American Masters series. On the Internet. Thanks to that $20 pledge we made last year. Now go, put on your headphones, and pretend like you’re doing something work-related. Read More

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Flaming Lips Follow Kanye’s New Biz Model For Digital Music

While the record industry struggles to find a new business model, many artists are forging ahead with experimental approaches to releasing their work. 

Kanye West had great success with his G.O.O.D Friday series, releasing a free MP3 download every week in the months leading up to his latest album. The approach built buzz without killing Read More