Edward Norton‘s modern film noir “Motherless Brooklyn” is based on a 1999 novel, but it moves the action back to the 1950s, where a private eye (played by Norton) investigates deadly political corruption in New York City. The Oscars often gravitate toward period films, and that’s especially true in craft categories like Best Production Design where films are frequently rewarded for recreating architectural and design details of a bygone era. “Motherless” wouldn’t be the first film to earn a nomination in that category for transporting the audience back to the mid-20th century.
Perhaps the closest comparison for “Motherless Brooklyn” is to “L.A. Confidential,” the 1997 film that was also inspired by film noir and also recreated a 1950s urban setting: in that case Los Angeles as opposed to New York. “Confidential” was an Oscar contender across the board, earning nine nominations including Best Picture and winning for Kim Basinger...
Perhaps the closest comparison for “Motherless Brooklyn” is to “L.A. Confidential,” the 1997 film that was also inspired by film noir and also recreated a 1950s urban setting: in that case Los Angeles as opposed to New York. “Confidential” was an Oscar contender across the board, earning nine nominations including Best Picture and winning for Kim Basinger...
- 11/15/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Similar News
David Corenswet Auditioned for Notable MCU Role in Gunn’s Movie Way Before He Was Cast as Superman
- 4/23/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
David Corenswet Was Rejected From an MCU Role in Gunn’s Movie Way Before He Was Cast as Superman
- 4/23/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
When Avengers: Endgame Deleted Scene Showed Gotg Rocket Raccoon Mocking The Marvel Heroes For Their Prolonged Fight With Chitaruri Army In The Avengers
- 4/22/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
“Is that a compliment?”: Denzel Washington Didn’t Mind Losing to Leonardo DiCaprio in a Race That Does Not Even Include Majority of Stars
- 4/23/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Theory: Cassandra Nova isn’t Using Ant-Man’s Head as Cerebro, It’s for Something Much Worse
- 4/22/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
“He was such an obsessed human being”: Even Leonardo DiCaprio, Who Keeps His Life a Secret, Could Not Imagine How Crazy His Character From The Aviator Was
- 4/22/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
“Kylie in her signature pregnancy tracksuit”: Amid Breakup Rumors With Timothée Chalamet, Deleted Kylie Jenner’s Picture Sparks Yet Another Controversy
- 4/23/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Events of the Week: ‘Challengers,’ ‘Abigail’ and More
- 4/19/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“It was a straight offer because…”: What Pushed Bob Dylan Biopic Director to Cast Timothée Chalamet Without Even an Audition
- 4/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.