“After Hours”: Different Rules Apply Here
Martin Scorsese’s black comedy about one hellish night offers a trapped in amber portrait of 80s New York City. Every month, we at The Spool select a filmmaker to explore in greater depth — their themes, their deeper concerns, how their works chart the history of cinema and the filmmaker’s own biography. This month, we’re celebrating ... “After Hours”: Different Rules Apply Here
Schmuck for a Lifetime: The Evergreen Themes of “The King of Comedy”
One of the inspirations behind Joker takes a funny but more chilling approach to the angry white man trope. Every month, we at The Spool select a filmmaker to explore in greater depth — their themes, their deeper concerns, how their works chart the history of cinema and the filmmaker’s own biography. This month, we’re celebrating ... Schmuck for a Lifetime: The Evergreen Themes of “The King of Comedy”
43 Years On, Mean Streets Still Hasn’t Mellowed
Martin Scorsese’s gritty drama about twisted loyalty to friends, family & God remains one of his strongest films. Every month, we at The Spool select a filmmaker to explore in greater depth — their themes, their deeper concerns, how their works chart the history of cinema and the filmmaker’s own biography. This month, we’re celebrating the ... 43 Years On, Mean Streets Still Hasn’t Mellowed