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Edward Norton (shown here with co-star Gugu Mbatha-Raw) describes his Motherless Brooklyn character as a sad and lonely "street kid."

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Edward Norton On Urban Planning And 'Slow Cooking' 'Motherless Brooklyn'

1:56pm November 27, 2019

by Terry Gross

Norton wrote, directed and starred in the film adaptation of Jonathan Lethem's novel. The movie centers on a detective with Tourette's syndrome who uncovers corruption in New York City.

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Katherine Langford, Toni Collette, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Riki Lindhome and Jaeden Martell in Knives Out.

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'Knives Out,' A Classic Comic Mystery Of Uncommon Sharpness

12:03pm November 27, 2019

by Linda Holmes

Writer-director Rian Johnson has a triumph with Knives Out, a murder mystery featuring a sprawling cast having a brilliant and beautifully designed good time.

Jodie Turner-Smith stars as Queen, a criminal defense attorney turned fugitive in Queen & Slim.

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A First Date Turns Into A Stylish Nightmare In 'Queen & Slim'

5:00am November 27, 2019

by Mark Jenkins

Director Malina Matsoukas' debut feature, about a black couple on the run, is "more interested in myth-making than storytelling," with striking visuals and an increasingly implausible narrative.

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Killer Thriller 'Knives Out' Is Surprisingly Subversive — And Comfortingly Familiar

2:11pm November 26, 2019

by Justin Chang

Writer-director Rian Johnson's deliriously entertaining comic detective story brings together an all-star cast and an ingeniously plotted crime story whose every twist catches you by surprise.

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Why Ana De Armas Was Hesitant To Take A Role In 'Knives Out'

5:23am November 26, 2019

In the movie Knives Out, the patriarch of a wealthy family is found dead. Was it murder or suicide? The dark comedy is packed with Hollywood stars - including a relative newcomer.

Mame Bineta Sane as Ada in Atlantics: A Ghost Love Story.

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'Atlantics' Is A Haunting Refugee Story — Of The Women Left Behind In Senegal

5:02pm November 23, 2019

by Bilal Qureshi

Mati Diop is the first black woman to compete at the Cannes Film Festival — where her first feature won the Grand Prix. The movie about women left behind by refugees is coming soon to Netflix.

Tom Hanks stars as Fred Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Hanks watched a lot of Mister Rogers to research the role and found as an adult, you don't really "get it": "Why is it taking so long? What's the big deal? What are these fish?"

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Tom Hanks Plays Mister Rogers: Sharing Joy Is 'The Natural State Of Things'

12:02pm November 23, 2019

by Scott Simon

Hanks watched "about 8 million hours" of Mister Rogers to prepare for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Hanks doesn't necessarily consider himself "a nice guy" but rather "a joyful person."

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'A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood' Showcases The Profound Effect Of Mister Rogers

1:59pm November 22, 2019

by Justin Chang

Director Marielle Heller's new film, starring Tom Hanks, casts a spell with the lightest of touches. Drop your skepticism; this film feels like an encounter with Fred Rogers himself.

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She Grew Up Watching Mr. Rogers. Now She's Directed A Movie About Him

11:20am November 22, 2019

by Tim Greiving

The family friendly Mr. Rogers is the subject of a new movie: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. It stars Tom Hanks and is directed by Marielle Heller.

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Movie Review: 'Frozen 2' And 'A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood'

5:50pm November 21, 2019

by Bob Mondello

The simultaneous openings of Frozen 2 and the Mr. Rogers bio-pic A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood offer a chance to talk about the changing nature of children's entertainment.