Joey Magidson
Watching John Turturro in The Only Living Pickpocket in New York is a thing of cinematic beauty. It’s the type of work that should be not just easy pickings for an Oscar nomination, but for the statue itself. Whether Turturro gets nominated or wins remains to be seen, but it’s clear that acting in this film was special to him, and that’s wonderful to see. Recently, I was able to secure some time with him to discuss the movie, it’s beauty, the poetry of the story, and more. I spoke to writer/director Noah Segan here about the film and Turturro, among other topics. Today, it’s Turturro himself chatting about the wonderful flick.
My review of the film (here) praises Turturro like so:
John Turturro has never been better than he is here, drawing on a lifetime of acting experience to make Harry an incredibly well realized character. Is he a criminal? Yes. However, his moral code and heart make him instantly lovable. Turturro gives the performance of his career and truly deserves that first Oscar nomination. Not only should he be nominated in Best Actor, he deserves to be in contention to win.
Below, you can see my conversation with Turturro. It’s a casual and free-flowing chat, befitting the vibe of the film. We talk a lot about New York City, as we’re both New York natives. The movie is one of my favorites of the year, as one of his crowning achievements, so it’s great to just luxuriate in its essence. Turturro is wonderful and very cool to just go with the flow, as you’ll find out next. We even get into a little bit of sports talk! What a delight. The Only Living Pickpocket in New York is now playing in theaters, so be sure not to miss it. It’s a real gem!
Here now is my interview with The Only Living Pickpocket in New York star John Turturro. Enjoy:
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York is in theaters now!
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