Whenever I see that Martin Scorsese has a new long-form interview, I stop what I'm doing and watch it. I mean, how can you skip any time with the director behind Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Silence, The Departed, The Irishman, and Killers of The Flower Moon? There's a lot of wisdom and fun anecdotes inside that guy, and when he recently sat down with TCM, I found their 45-minute conversation to be so engaging. In it, Scorsese tackled the topics of old movies, his early film experiences, and working with De Niro, among many other things. Let's dive in. The Martin Scorsese Interview is All Encompassing As part of the TCMFF Pop-Up at 92NY, Scorsese spoke with TCM’s Dave Karger about his storied career and why he’s TCM’s biggest fan.Inside the chat, I really loved Scorsese championing classic films, and why they're so important for filmmakers to watch. It's not just about looking at the classic form and function of cinema, it's about being inspired by other people's dreams and visions. Scorsese shared his personal connection to cinema, from childhood asthma leading to movie theater visits to witnessing the evolution of film presentation on television. I loved hearing him express concern about the overwhelming amount of available films and emphasizing TCM's role in curating and presenting films with a sense of freshness, making them accessible and relevant to new audiences.TCM aside, there really is no feeling like finding a new movie you can't wait to tell people about. And there...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 24 February, 2025