Set in the early 1940s, an unseen narrator (Woody Allen) recalls growing up in a Jewish neighborhood in Queens and how the radio shows of the day provided entertainment, adventure and romance for his family. Written and directed by Allen, the film has no plot but rather it's a series of anecdotes and incidents (both amusing and poignant) of growing up tinged with nostalgia as well as some gossipy stories about the radio personalities they listened to. I don't think Allen's ever been so heartfelt in his film making, his usual cynicism taking a backseat to loving memories. This is one of Allen's most perfect films with everything falling into place and not a flaw to be seen. Allen is greatly aided by the Oscar nominated art and set direction of Santo Loquasto and team and the spot on costumes of Jeffery Kurland. And, of course, his impeccable ensemble cast whose standouts include Mia Farrow as a ditzy cigarette girl in a posh nightclub, Dianne Wiest as a hopeless romantic and a young Seth Green as the narrator's young self. The huge cast includes Diane Keaton, Jeff Daniels, Tony Roberts, Julie Kavner, Michael Tucker, Wallace Shawn, Danny Aiello, Kitty Carlisle, Josh Mostel, Kenneth Mars, Tito Puente, Robert Joy and Danielle Ferland.
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