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Don’t enlist for “The War With Grandpa”

The War With Grandpa
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Robert De Niro makes another baffling script choice with a bland family comedy about a spoiled kid who can’t bear to give up his bedroom.

Sarah Gorr Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020

Hell is Real, and It’s Las Vegas in “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

“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

Schmuck for a Lifetime: The Evergreen Themes of “The King of Comedy”

The King of Comedy
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One of the inspirations behind Joker takes a funny but more chilling approach to the angry white man […]

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

“Raging Bull” and the Rise of Joe Pesci

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We look back on Martin Scorsese’s 1980 boxing drama, and how Joe Pesci became one of the most pivotal players in the filmmaker’s stable.

Robert Daniels Posted on October 12, 2019October 12, 2019

43 Years On, Mean Streets Still Hasn’t Mellowed

Mean Streets
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Martin Scorsese’s gritty drama about twisted loyalty to friends, family & God remains one of his strongest films. […]

Tim Stevens Posted on October 9, 2019October 8, 2019

The Score and the Psyche: Music in “Taxi Driver”

Taxi Driver
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Bernard Herrmann’s iconic score is a supporting character in Martin Scorsese’s drama about a dangerous loner.

Doug Wykstra Posted on October 8, 2019October 8, 2019

Joker Review: Let’s Put a Sneer On That Face

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Todd Phillips’ seedy, 3edgy5me imagining of the Clown Prince of Crime is as artfully made as it is disturbingly retrograde.

Clint Worthington Posted on October 2, 2019October 2, 2019

NYFF 57: “The Irishman” Is Scorsese’s Most Ambitious, Indulgent Film Yet

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Martin Scorsese returns with another long, sumptuous opus, whose crackling performances and scintillating script are held up by some wonky de-aging tech and a leaden runtime.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on September 27, 2019September 30, 2019
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