Reflecting on Martin Scorsese's career and unique filmmaking style, they discuss the impact of his movies on their understanding of movies and life. They explore his departure from his usual style in films like 'Silence' and 'The Irishman'. They delve into his early works and the profound impact of one particular movie on the film industry. They analyze 'Raging Bull' and 'The King of Comedy', praising the virtuosic filmmaking and incredible acting performances. They also discuss his films 'Goodfellas', 'Casino', and 'The Irishman', diving into themes of organized crime and corruption. The hosts debate Martin Scorsese's works and rank his films, expressing uncertainty about ranking 'The Irishman'.
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Quick takeaways
Martin Scorsese's films explore a wide range of themes including masculinity, identity, alienation, anxiety, self-discovery, love, faith, doubt, and societal expectations.
The hosts evaluate Scorsese's films based on factors such as impact, critical reception, and personal preferences to create a 10-movie Hall of Fame representing different eras of his career.
Mean Streets showcases Scorsese's signature style, while Taxi Driver dives into the protagonist's alienation and anxiety.
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore empowers with its single mother's journey of self-discovery, and The Wolf of Wall Street masterfully criticizes capitalism and excesses on Wall Street.
Silence deeply reflects on faith and doubt in 17th-century Japan, while The Age of Innocence explores love and societal expectations in 19th-century New York.
Deep dives
Mean Streets
Mean Streets is a quintessential Scorsese film that showcases his style and explores themes of masculinity and identity.
Taxi Driver
Taxi Driver is a highly influential and unsettling film that delves into the alienation and anxiety of its protagonist, played by Robert De Niro.
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore is a charming and empowering film about a single mother's journey of self-discovery, featuring a standout performance by Ellen Burstyn.
New York, New York
New York, New York is an ambitious musical that puts Scorsese's spin on the classic genre, although it may not have been as well-received as his other works.
The Wolf of Wall Street
The Wolf of Wall Street is an absolute masterpiece, exploring the excesses and corruption of Wall Street with incredible performances and a biting critique of capitalism.
Silence
Silence is a deeply personal exploration of faith and doubt, following Jesuit priests in 17th-century Japan as they face persecution and question their beliefs.
The Age of Innocence
The Age of Innocence is a visually stunning period drama that delves into the complexities of love and societal expectations in 19th-century New York.
Evaluating Scorsese's Films
This podcast episode features a discussion on Martin Scorsese's films, with a focus on evaluating his works and determining the top films to include in his cinematic Hall of Fame. The hosts engage in a lively debate, considering various factors such as the impact, critical reception, and personal preferences associated with each film.
Selecting Films for the Hall of Fame
The hosts work through a list of Scorsese's films, weighing their merits and deliberating on which should have a place in his Hall of Fame. Films like 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore,' 'Taxi Driver,' 'The Last Waltz,' 'Raging Bull,' 'The King of Comedy,' 'Goodfellas,' 'Casino,' 'The Departed,' 'The Wolf of Wall Street,' and 'The Irishman' are examined. Ultimately, they arrive at a conclusive selection which represents various eras of Scorsese's career and contributions to cinema.
With ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ just weeks away, Sean, Amanda, and Chris gather to run through the long list of films that Martin Scorsese has made and build a 10-movie Hall of Fame to Marty’s career.