martin scorsese

Scorsese’s Goodfellas and The Power of Movie Soundtracks

Posted on October 21, 2023October 21, 2023 by Guest

How Martin Scorsese utilises a diverse soundtrack of iconic popular music to help narrate his tale of gangsters, glory and regret in ‘Goodfellas’ (1990). Essay by Grace Laidler.

Taxi Driver (1976) Review

Posted on October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 by Jacob Davis

The legacy of Taxi Driver (1976) may not endure in a post-Trump world, but Martin Scorsese’s film starring Robert De Niro remains a landmark work of US cinema. Review by Jacob Davis.

The Importance of Expressionism in ‘Raging Bull’

Posted on October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 by Guest

How the expressionist techniques of Martin Scorsese’s ‘Raging Bull’ (1980) elucidate the extent of Jake LaMotta’s (Robert De Niro) psychological turmoil. Essay by Callum McGrath.

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) Review

Posted on October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 by Emi Grant

Martin Scorsese 2013 film ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie and Jonah Hill, is a timeless reflection on American wealth. Review by Emi Grant.

Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) Review

Posted on October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 by Leoni Horton

‘The Killers of the Flower Moon’ is nothing short of a masterpiece from our greatest living filmmaker, Martin Scorsese. Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone star. Review by Leoni Horton.

‘The Age of Innocence’ at 30 – Review

Posted on September 17, 2023September 17, 2023 by Margaret Roarty

Thirty years on from the release of Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Age of Innocence’ (1993), the Edith Wharton adaptation deserves a spot among his most accomplished works. Review by Margaret Roarty.

‘Vertigo’ at 65 – Review

Posted on May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 by Guest

Alfred Hitchcock thriller ‘Vertigo’ (1958) is a perfect case study for how perception changes art. Now 65, it is Hitchcock’s greatest achievement. Review by Rob Jones.

Cannes 2023: Glazer, Loach, Kore-eda, More Announced

Posted on April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 by Joseph Wade

Jonathan Glazer is set to release his first film since 2013 at the 2023 Cannes International Film Festival. Full line-up of competition films and premieres here.

Where to Start with Martin Scorsese

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Jacob Davis

Where to start with Martin Scorsese, one of the most important Hollywood directors of all time, the fifty-plus year veteran of great gangster films and more. Article by Jacob Davis.

The Closure of Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh International Film Festival: What It Means to Me

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Mark Carnochan

The instant closures of Edinburgh Filmhouse and Edinburgh International Film Festival will have profound effects on wider culture, as explained in this personal essay from Mark Carnochan.

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