Amazon.comMusic continues to play a crucial role in Woody Allen's films. Even when his characters are downright despicable, Allen's choice of nostalgic tunes lends them an aura of innocence. And it makes you wonder--have times really changed? Celebrity, Allen's 27th feature film, follows this very mold. Old and new Tin Pan Alley- and jazz-influenced tracks by the likes of Teddy Wilson, Liberace, Erroll Garner, and Ray Cohen comprise the bulk of this collection. There's not a score in sight, but that's for the better; these tunes suggest something totally different--a long-gone New York that's full of love, naiveté, and romance. Of course, this is a far cry from Allen's characters in Celebrity--an upscale mix of writers, actors, and media types--but the contrast works wonders. --Jim Young