Summer Pleasures: "Blue Jasmine'

Here at DITHOB, the appearance on the horizon of a new film by Woody Allen, himself straight from Avenue K in Midwood, is always cause for interest and curiosity. Mr. Allen's latest will no doubt challenge and provoke audiences, as his forthcoming "Blue Jasmine" opening later this month in NYC, seems to contain and combine grace notes from earlier films - sisters experiencing changes of situations-- and the complications and challenges that ensue. The large and accomplished cast, starring Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, Sally Hawkins, Peter Sarsgaard, Michael Stuhlbarg, Bobby Cannavale,Louis C.K., Andrew Dice Clay, and many others promises to be an interesting ensemble piece driven by drama, social commentary and, one hopes, a bit of humor. For now, we have the trailer. Enjoy.