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Criterion Corner: Luis Buñuel, “Minding the Gap”, “Rolling Thunder Revue”

Criterion Corner Minding the Gap
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January’s Criterion offerings include a box set of Bunuel’s final films, Martin Scorsese on Bob Dylan, and Bing Liu’s astonishing doc debut.

Clint Worthington Posted on January 24, 2021January 24, 2021

“Different rules apply”: “After Hours” at 35

After Hours
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An under-appreciated work from the filmmaker and a career rebound, Martin Scorsese’s screwball comedy remains one of a kind.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on October 11, 2020October 10, 2020

The Wild Contradictions of Giuliani’s New York in “Clockers”

Clockers
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One of Spike Lee’s most underrated films depicts a New York in which the more things change, the more racism stays the same.

Kip Mooney Posted on March 14, 2020March 14, 2020

A Quick Guide to the 2020 Oscar Nominations

2020 Oscar Nominations
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Who should win, who will win, and who was left out.

Clint Worthington Posted on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020

The Top 25 Movies of 2019

Top 25 Movies of 2019
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From Ad Astra to Us, we celebrate the cream of the cinematic crop in 2019.

The Spool Staff Posted on December 13, 2019December 18, 2019

Martin Scorsese Is A Great Filmmaker, and Dead Wrong About Marvel

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There’s a lot more nuance to be found in the discourse surrounding Marvel movies and arthouse cinema.

Andrew Bloom Posted on November 20, 2019November 20, 2019

Greed Is Good (And God) in “The Wolf of Wall Street”

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET
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Martin Scorsese turned his camera to the grotesque excesses of the ultra-rich in The Wolf of Wall Street.

Elle Busko Posted on October 31, 2019October 29, 2019

Scorsese Captures the Rolling Stones’ Energy in “Shine a Light”

Shine a Light
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Martin Scorsese shone a light on The Rolling Stones for this rollicking concert film, two cultural titans at the top of their game.

Colin Jackson Posted on October 30, 2019October 29, 2019

“Shutter Island” Struggles Between Monsters and Good Men

Shutter Island
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Martin Scorsese followed up The Departed with Shutter Island, a claustrophobic psychological thriller about the madness of loss.

Ben Kaye Posted on October 30, 2019October 29, 2019

Martin Scorsese Explored the Madness of Innovation with “The Aviator”

The Aviator
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Scorsese recovered from the brutal conditions of Gangs of New York with an intimate, tragic portrait of the foibles of genius.

Scout Tafoya Posted on October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

Scorsese, The Band, and “The Last Waltz”

The Last Waltz
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Martin Scorsese’s hip, vibrant concert film The Last Waltz captures the ephemerality of The Band and its influence on the rock ‘n roll stage.

Michael Guarnieri Posted on October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

“Gangs of New York” Bites Off More of the Big Apple Than It Can Chew

Gangs of New York
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Martin Scorsese’s 2002 historical drama is big, brassy and full of great performances, but its runtime and tone leave it unfocused.

David Rollison Posted on October 29, 2019October 27, 2019

Decency is Stifling in “The Age of Innocence”

The Age of Innocence
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Martin Scorsese’s scintillating period romance is a Victorian treatise on the sufficating gulf between desire and decorum.

Chris Ludovici Posted on October 24, 2019October 29, 2019

Hell is Real, and It’s Las Vegas in “Casino”

Casino
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Martin Scorsese’s underrated gangster drama Casino depicts Sin City as a place where dreams & nightmares are one, & no heroes are to be found.

Douglas Laman Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019

The Copa Shot: Martin Scorsese’s Best Short Film

Goodfellas
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An analysis of Goodfellas’ cinema redefining single take tracking shot.

Sean Price Posted on October 19, 2019October 15, 2019

“New York, New York”: Where’s All That Jazz?

New York, New York
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A look at Martin Scorsese’s misguided musical, and the underestimation of camp.

B.L. Panther Posted on October 16, 2019October 15, 2019

Sharks & Spins & “The Color of Money”

The Color of Money
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It’s Newman and Cruise’s picture first, but Scorsese’s work on it is still a pleasure.

Justin Harrison Posted on October 15, 2019October 13, 2019

“After Hours”: Different Rules Apply Here

After Hours
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Martin Scorsese’s black comedy about one hellish night offers a trapped in amber portrait of 80s New York […]

Gena Radcliffe Posted on October 13, 2019October 12, 2019

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