Edward Norton picks his three desert island movies: “One of the funniest ever made”
Norton would be happy if these were the last three movies he could watch.
Author: Michael Gordon Archives: 08/2025
How Hollywood’s “cartoon period” inspired Robert Redford to launch Sundance
Redford saw the future coming, and didn’t like it one bit.
The movie Terry Gilliam will always regret never making: “I got totally disillusioned”
Gilliam has been pushing this boulder up the hill for more than 30 years.
Josh Brolin names his most harshly treated movie: “That was going to be a huge film”
This one didn’t get a fair shake, according to Brolin.
The “crazy” Oscar-winning performance that inspired Jennifer Lawrence to act
This one lit a fire within Lawrence.
Why Robin Williams will always be an “incredible regret” for Jessica Chastain
Chastain always wanted to thank him.
The role that started Robert Downey Jr’s downward spiral: “Like the ghost of Christmas future”
Downey can trace the moment he crossed the line to this film.
The only four movies Cary Grant refused to acknowledge he’d made
Grant wouldn’t dignify these pictures by acknowledging their existence.
Five modern TV shows that would have worked better as movies
These interminable shows might have excelled as two-hour movies.
Why Timothy Olyphant doesn’t regret rejecting a role worth $7 billion: “I love those movies”
No retreat, no regrets.
The four icons on Halle Berry’s acting Mount Rushmore: “Who I would aspire to be”
These four were vital for Berry growing up.
Steve Martin names every single one of his comedy heroes: “There were so many sources”
These were all huge influences on Martin’s style.