Travis Simpkins: Anything Else (2003): Woody Allen, Christina Ricci and Jason Biggs

Written and directed by Woody Allen, Anything Else (2003) was the opening night selection at the Venice International Film Festival that year, had mixed reviews at the time, but has gradually found a receptive Cult audience. The comedic film centers on a young writer named Jerry, and his turbulent love affair with his high-maintenance girlfriend, Amanda. Woody Allen is fantastic as the older writer, giving sage advice to Jason Biggs (who also does a fine job). It is Christina Ricci, however, that steals the show with her role as the needy, unpredictable girlfriend. Jimmy Fallon, Stockard Channing and Danny DeVito co-star.