When asked about his feelings on the film, the veteran director tried to be as transparent as possible.

I dont usually speak fondly of my own films, said Allen.

But this one came out well and Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Scarlett Johansson make a very hot team together.

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When I started making films titles got to be such a big thing.

It was the era of theThe Pink Pantherand there were these enormous graphics, Allen recalled.

Sometimes [the graphics] were better than the film that followed them.

Toward the end of the 31-minute program, Allen discussed his role in front of the camera.

I think thats true.

And Im being honest, much better.

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