Martin Scorsese

Filmmaker.

A World Without Turner Classic Movies

If TCM doesn't last under David Zaslav, we lose much more than just a television channel. Read More

Let’s Talk About Travis Bickle’s Bread and Brandy Cereal

A way to a young man's self-destructive rage is through his stomach. Read More

From Bava to Bresson: The Films That Inspired ‘Taxi Driver’

Femme Fatales, post-war disorientation, and voice-over? Huh. Maybe 'Taxi Driver' is a noir film. Read More

The Story of How Scorsese’s First Movie Saw The Light of Day

Turns out it takes a village to make a Martin Scorsese debut feature. Or at least one Haig Manoogian. Read More

‘After Hours’ in the Afterlife: The Case for Paul Hackett’s Hell

In Martin Scorsese's 1985 black comedy, a man's desperate quest to get home after a night gone wrong is actually… Read More

Martin Scorsese Just Wants to Hang Out with His Friends

His recent work is full of small moments that remind us to keep our friends close and to hang out… Read More

Where Does “Cinema” Happen in the Age of Streaming?

The pandemic has intensified concerns that streaming poses a threat to the cinematic experience. Here's a video essay explaining why. Read More