While reviews vary, the consensus highlights a "sandwich" effect: two strong segments flanking a weaker middle. The Three Segments New York Stories (1989) - IMDb
The 1989 anthology film is a fascinating "good piece" of cinema because it captures three legendary directors—Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and Woody Allen—at distinct points in their careers, all using the city as their backdrop. New York Stories(1989)