#14351
Mentioned in 2 episodes

Taxi driver

Book • 1990
The screenplay follows Travis Bickle, a Vietnam veteran struggling with insomnia and disillusionment in 1970s New York City.

He takes a job as a taxi driver to cope with his sleeplessness and disgust with the city's corruption.

As Travis's mental state deteriorates, he becomes obsessed with saving an underage prostitute, Iris, and plots to assassinate a presidential candidate and later the pimp exploiting her.

The script is known for its introspective voice-overs and vivid descriptions, capturing the raw emotion and psychological turmoil of its protagonist.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by
undefined
Jeremy Saulnier
in relation to his filmmaking style.
The Top 10 Garbage Revenge Movies and ‘Rebel Ridge,’ With Jeremy Saulnier!
Mentioned by
undefined
Sean Fennessey
during his discussion of Taxi Driver.
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Hates You. Will You Return the Favor?
Mentioned by
undefined
Patton Oswalt
while discussing movie novelizations.
215 | Patton Oswalt: Embracing Risk as a Writer, Stand Up Comic, and Actor

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app