Motherless Brooklyn review: a brilliant, multi-faceted noir with the composure of an Edward Hopper painting
The best film noirs aren’t merely mysteries, but excavations – long, dark digs that break open the bone vaults of the past to find the roots of a present unease.
San Junipero’s Gugu Mbatha-Raw: ‘It’s an actor’s duty to help the culture evolve’
From an LGBTQ+ romance in Black Mirror to the first woman of colour to win Miss World, the star is breaking down cultural barriers with her roles.
Edward Norton Talks 'Motherless Brooklyn,' a Complex Puzzle That's Worth Solving
His film about a shady autocrat waging war on minorities in New York City is hard to keep up with—but for Norton, that's what noir is all about.
Edward Norton Shares His Vision For The Music Of 'Motherless Brooklyn'
The film's soundtrack sets the mood with several elements. There's an original score, some classic jazz from Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus, as well as a song from Thom Yorke of Radiohead
Ed Norton Plays a Minor-League Gumshoe, Scores a Major-League Triumph
The actor-writer-director’s performance brings emotional connection to this noir adaptation of Jonathan Lethem’s landmark novel.
Ken Burns on Motherless Brooklyn
I was able to see Edward Norton’s remarkable new film, Motherless Brooklyn, at the Telluride Film Festival in September. It was one of the best films there this year, a spellbinding, ambitious, beautifully realized work of art.
Motherless Brooklyn Is a Warning About the Dangers of Unchecked Political Power
Edward Norton’s adaptation takes on the legacy of notorious New York City planner Robert Moses.
Edward Norton on the relevance of ‘Motherless Brooklyn’ film
The actor discusses his new film and explains why his character is a tough underdog.
Edward Norton’s Motherless Brooklyn Gets a Nostalgic New York Tribute
Norton and the cast celebrated the closing night at the New York Film Festival at a tony afterparty hosted by Vanity Fair.
Edward Norton on The Tonight Show
Edward Norton chats with Jimmy about his movie Motherless Brooklyn and describes co-star Alec Baldwin's acting process during filming.
Edward Norton on His Passion Project, ‘Motherless Brooklyn’
Edward Norton is no stranger to scene-chewing roles. His film debut, as sociopathic altar boy Aaron Stampler in 1996’s Primal Fear, earned him a Golden Globe and the first of his three Academy Award nominations.
Oscar Race Gets Rolling In The Rockies
This is just the starting gate for Norton’s ambitious passion project, one well worth seeing. Getting people into theaters will be key for its future – Oscar-wise.
Edward Norton Tunnels Into the Secret History of Modern New York
The trailer for Edward Norton’s Jonathan Lethem adaptation “Motherless Brooklyn” has arrived and, fun fact for Radiohead fans, it features a new Thom Yorke song that is achingly good.
Edward Norton’s Radical Reimagining of Motherless Brooklyn
Transposed to the 1950s, Jonathan Lethem’s 1999 novel becomes, among other things, a look at “the secret history of modern New York.”
Edward Norton’s ‘Motherless Brooklyn’ to Close New York Film Festival
Edward Norton’s “Motherless Brooklyn” has nabbed the closing night slot at this year’s New York Film Festival.
Edward Norton on How Thom Yorke Helped Shape New Film ‘Motherless Brooklyn’
“There’s a certain risk in making a bid to work with people that you love and admire. There’s always the risk because collaborations get messy and someone’s schedule can put pressure on a thing,” Edward Norton tells Rolling Stone.