Play It Again, Sam
First screened in September or October 1992 / Most recently screened in November 2025

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Director: Herbert Ross. Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Jerry Lacy, Susan Anspach, Jennifer Salt, Viva, Joy Bang, Diana Davila, Susanne Zenor. Screenplay: Woody Allen (based on his play).

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Photo © 1972 Paramount Pictures / APJAC Productions

In Brief: Strange pulls between spry and awkward comic filmmaking. Allen likewise translates as both natural and bad fit.

VOR: ③  Early sections feel like a stiff attempt to slap a stage success on the screen. Gets more supple and Ross-like as it goes. Modestly unique.

Grade: B

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