There are so many different sides to Martin Scorsese that we often forget some of the lesser-known dimensions of the man. Martin Scorsese is one of the most gifted directors and storytellers to ever grace Hollywood. His films all feel like pieces of his soul. He's constantly examining things like greed, justice, morality, and faith. Scorsese gained popularity for showing us characters with great vices. We saw the vengeful spirit in Taxi Driver, mafiosos in Goodfellas, and the shady wealthy in Wolf of Wall Street. It's safe to say that most people know Scorsese for his depictions of terrible people on screen. But there's another side to him. One of deep faith, healing, and spirituality. Are these two divergent themes of Scorsese's work in conflict with one another? Can we resolve the sacred and the profane in Scorsese's films and see the bigger questions that run through the heart of his entire career? Check out this video essay from Thomas Flight and let's talk after the jump. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 8 September, 2021