Big Town, Big Talk: On “Motherless Brooklyn”
Charles Taylor explores the historical and cinematic resonances of Edward Norton’s adaptation of Jonathan Lethem’s novel, “Motherless Brooklyn.”
"There is only one thing that can kill the Movies, and that is education." — Will Rogers
Charles Taylor explores the historical and cinematic resonances of Edward Norton’s adaptation of Jonathan Lethem’s novel, “Motherless Brooklyn.”
Charles TaylorFeb 9, 2020
Patricia White considers Greta Gerwig's adaptation of "Little Women."
Patricia WhiteFeb 7, 2020
LARB presents the January installment of “Real Life Rock Top 10,” a monthly column by cultural critic Greil Marcus.
Greil MarcusJan 24, 2020
As much as it is a portrait of Steve Bannon, "American Dharma" is also a story about the political and media class’s hypnotism by apocalyptic visions.
Ryan MeehanJan 21, 2020
Gordon and Grimm consider how the camerawoman fought for relevance and visibility in the days of early cinema and ask why we continue to forget her.
Charles “Buckey” Grimm, Marsha GordonJan 20, 2020
Does Mike Flanagan's adaptation of "Doctor Sleep" balance the visions of Stanley Kubrick and Stephen King?
Vaneesa CookJan 16, 2020
Marta Figlerowicz considers "The Painted Bird," Václav Marhoul's adaptation of Jerzy Kosiński's infamous novel.
Marta FiglerowiczJan 10, 2020
Sara Black McCulloch speaks with writer, critic, and multimedia artist Masha Tupitsyn about her latest book, “Picture Cycle.”
Sara Black McCullochJan 9, 2020
Noah Gittell considers the growing phenomenon of “Extreme Film Criticism” in the wake of media conglomeration and the decline of long-form journalism.
Noah GittellJan 7, 2020
Chris Yogerst reviews a revealing collection of letters from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Chris YogerstJan 2, 2020
Robert Harrison speaks to Werner Herzog about his devotion to books.
Robert Pogue HarrisonDec 30, 2019
LARB presents the December installment of “Real Life Rock Top 10,” a monthly column by cultural critic Greil Marcus.
Greil MarcusDec 27, 2019