#MartinScorcese #VideoEssay #Film
Martin Scorsese isn't your average director. With a career spanning over four decades, he's created some of the most celebrated American films of all time. Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, Casino; Scorsese has defined the modern gangster film. Yet, this is just one side of his filmography. However, today I'll look beyond this, and try to identify a wider style that is present throughout his work. Stay tuned for an examination of Scorsese's childhood roots, cinematic influences and his key collaborators, which all combine to create some of the best films ever put to screen.
Written & edited by Lawrence Mason for Archer Green
Marty raised me. I never met the guy, but he raised me and nurtured and developed my adoration of cinema both as a filmmaker and student of the art form. His recommendations, his obscure movie restoration projects and of course his own masterworks have all shaped me.
Cringe central
let him live
Anyone wants to become a filmmaker, you can't do much better than using his filmography as a masterclass in the artform.
I like maybe 4 of Martin’s movies. Gangs is prob my most liked (respect to silence, but should be hard to mess that book up). And the Irishman was most dreadful. That is all.
Andy you're that guy in the taxi talking about a 44 magnum
Look at the variance of his 2010s 2010 - Shutter Island 2011 - Hugo 2013 - Wolf of Wall Street 2016 - Silence 2019 - The Irishman
and now flower moon is also pretty different from the above.
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The Aviator❤️
lol even look at the 90’s, sure he had goodfellas and casino but he also had cape fear, the age of innocence, kundun, bringing out the dead, and a documentary on italian cinema. he’s all over the place, its actually weird for him to just be known as the gangster guy when he made like five gangster movies out of 70 director credits. i think its just because he made the best gangster movies, and made the same one three times with gangsters and two more with a fighter and a stockbroker. really we should know him as the biopic guy. so much steals from him in that genre now, his formula used in stuff like i tonya and boogie nights pans out way better than the walk the line/elvis formula. seems like oppenheimer is going to be a pretty seminal picture for biopics in the same way raging bull was though.
@@obscure.reference That's a good observation. I never thought of Scorcese's biopics as breaking the usual rise, fall, rise again formula that Walk Hard parodied so well but they do. That formula has been done to death so badly you can pretty much peg the scene where the montage is coming, then the drugs and booze, then rock bottom, the suicide attempt or whatever, the come to Jesus moment, then the rise again. BARF
He's one of the most versatile director ever.... The fact this man directed Alice doesn't live here anymore and Goodfellas, says a lot.
dude be making anything
After Hours is pretty odd one in his filmography. Highly recommend, good dark fun.
Hugo too, a 3D steampunk fantasy adventure movie. When I first watched it, I thought the movie was directed by either Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson or James Cameron but shit it was Martin Scorsese, was shocked to find out it was his film
He did not direct the last temptation of Christ either. It is almost 6;00. The San Francisco library is closing soon. I will stop in tomorrow. Good night for now love & respect always Alice Denice Lacerenza
Britain is a prison island
Shark Tales is....Cinema
Marty is a national treasure. His mother was an absolute gem. You can tell he cares about real filmography, its not a job its art and history.
Religion aside, my theory is that Scorsese is most interested in immersion. Doesn’t matter what it’s about. He wants full immersion. He wants it to feel like a valid world. Not in a superficial way like Tarantino or in a cold way like Kubrick. He wants it to feel stylized but real.
Yeah, I find he is somehow doing the realism of Christopher Nolan but not so mechanistically. He uses Computer Generated Images but subtly, it helps that most do not need it.
i can see the immersion point but i don't know if that's so related to realism as you say. to me taxi driver is an incredibly impressionistic film, a series of impressions and images as experienced through bickle's warped mind. arguably it is a kind of realism though - the idea of impressionist painting was to present the subject in a more 'real' way (i.e. as it is experienced) than a strictly realistic approach allows for.
@@pharmakon7920 I think he chose that style because it immerses you in Bickle’s state of mind.
That's how he could pull off a psychological thriller like Shutter Island without it falling apart under the weight of its own ridiculousness. The film totally commits itself to the mystery of what the hell is going on without ever going cornball with winks at the camera etc.
Your editing/conversation sync is immaculate. This is seriously professional work.
Apart from the scor-sezzy pronunciation
God this channel is such a gift
What I really like about his new movie Killers of the Flower Moon is it feels like it combines one of his energetic crime narratives with like the slower pace low-key and contemplative style of his more religious movies. And I think it makes sense as the native people are deeply rooted in faith.
It was incredible, I adored that movie
Woah. The ending almost made me shed a tear. Great video.
Disappointed that Age of Innocence wasn't mentioned, as it's also one of his most unique films. That said, a great video essay overall!
It's funny because I was the right age and that was actually the first film of his I knew about. I had no idea he was the Goodfellas dude until years later. And it was his very next film, so talk about switching genres...like, completely.
@@squamish4244I'd rate Raging Bull as #1 the acting was so good I thought it was a documentary
@@Model_Roe Hard to pick, he has so many. People's favourites are going to be different and probably also different from what you might objectively think is his best film. A good case could be made that Raging Bull is his best, but my own personal favourites are The Age of Innocence, Silence and Shutter Island because they are different even for Scorcese. Two of them have no violence or almost no violence and the third is an interesting look at religious belief in a fascinating historical context. I'm a major history buff with a soft spot for fancy costume dramas and failed romance stories too so that's obviously going to affect my opinion. Why is Shutter Island on there? Shutter Island is a hell of mystery that keeps you guessing right to the end, and I like those sorts of psychological thrillers. Robbie Robertson, the musician from The Band who just died, composed or arranged the soundtracks to almost every Scorcese film from the mid-70s onwards, including Killers of the Flower Moon.
The Last Temptation of Christ - that was a departure of sorts. I also think it's one of his most powerful and meaningful of films.
Surprised there was no mention of Bringing Out the Dead. That film straddled crime and religion more than any of his other films, I think.
Bringing Out The Dead is better than anything he's made since.
Bringing Out the Dead and After Hours are the most un-Scorsese Scorsese movies.
Man I recommend this film to everyone, I don't know a single person that told me they've seen it prior to my recommendation.
@@badinfluence3814Don't get carried away
Glad to see this channel return
When I saw the trailer for Hugo I thought "oh no, he's jumped on the 3D bandwagon" but after seeing the film, I loved it. It's a charming love letter to cinema. I can't wait to see Killers of the Flower Moon.
It's actually one of my favorite Scorsese movies along with The Aviator, which is my favorite Scorsese/DiCaprio movie.
Hugo was one of the greatest use of 3D I've ever seen, even James Cameron thinks Hugo's 3D is used better than his Avatar. That's a huge compliment from the guy who's giving 3D credit that it deserves in the first place
After watching killers of the flower moon, this is such an under appreciated film at the minute. Guarantee in 10-15 years it will be a certified classic
It's a classic today no cert necessary
Came back from watching Killers of The Flower Moon and Marty doesn't disappoint. He don't miss at all.
I know this isnt specifically Martin Scorsese's film but Joker (2019) has a huge amount of his influences in. One of the Producers (Emma Tillinger) has worked with him closesly and is a major part of his Production Company. Next time you get to watch it, you'll see the many similarities between his crime films, the pacing, the colour tones and the way everything comes together.
When I think Scorsese cinema comes to mind. This man has made his mark - and is still making it -for more than 50 years. Far more than anyone else in history. This man isn't just one of the greatest filmmakers ever. He is the greatest filmmaker ever. Martin Scorsese is cinema
Source?
Imagine walking up to Martin Scorsese and asking, "Why should I look at old movies?" Hey kid, if you don't like movies, new or old, then leave Marty alone. And yes, by the way, you can't love new movies without loving some old ones, that's the way it works. "I only watch movies newer than 2016". Yah, nah.
_Silence_ is absolutely amazing.
Personally, I’d put it in his top 5. Amazing film that isn’t talked about nearly enough.
your a breath of fresh air for youtube cinema!
Scorsese's philosophy about filmmaking is the reason why his filmmaking has remained timeless when other filmmakers who started out at the same time as he did are now coasting on past achievements and yet people get excited when Scorsese announces a new project. Also he is a testament to why you let artists work in the wheelhouse they are comfortable, or passionate working in, and when they do move outside that wheelhouse it should be because THEY choose to do something different, not because you as a part of the audience, or culture demanded that they do.
Great stuff mate, really well done
Thanks for this, Ive spent many years telling people the same thing, he’s made more than just “gangster” films, he just makes films.
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Scorsese has one of if not the very best filmography of any Director ever, his filmography is stunning with the amount of fantastic movies.
On the contrary, I genuinely think he's one of the most versatile directors ever. Religious (Last Temptation), comedy (King of Comedy, After Hours), Samurai (Silence), animation (Hugo). I can't think of many other directors with as diverse range of movie types/styles as Marty.
Seeing “Killers Of The Flower Moon” yesterday afternoon was my first-ever time seeing a contemporary Scorsese film in its original theatrical release. I was rendered utterly transfixed, dissolved into my seat through the entirety of the credits; basking in the glowing afterdark. From there I sort of just floated upright and found myself sitting in my car as the sun began setting. No sooner had the horizon been cleaved, bisected by twilight and descending amber, than several hours had passed into evening then night It doesn’t matter what lists. ‘best [award], accolades, prizes, or other frivolous acclaim the film does, or does not ultimately receive. Because Scorsese is a singular creator, artisan, and craftsman. Dozens of films come and ago year after year ‘winning’ or ‘losing’ this prize or that. Any of them can be ‘best’ according to the voting bodies’ criteria. But none of them-whether respectful homages; cheap knock-offs; sincerely influenced, etc.-can or will ever be a Scorsese film And I’m forever thankful to have at least experienced one of his contemporary works in its moment as he intended it be given and I was intended to receive it
His style is greatness.
What a superb, considered and masterfully constructed piece of work. Sincere respect to the author. One of the best, if not the best shorts I've seen on Scorsese.
thanks for that. i never realized i was such a fan of Scorcese until this, even having seen almost all of his films.
Another great offering from Archer Green! Thank you ❤💯🎬
He only has litterally like 6 gangster films , most of them are nothing like his gangster films!!!! His gangster films are Mean Streets , Goodfellas , Casino , Gangs Of New York , The Departed & The Irishman !!!!! Killers of The Flower Moon , Who's The Knocking At My Door , Wolf Of Wall Street & even Raging Bull have gangster tones in them or organize crime but they aren't gangster films!!!!
Thanks for this great video. The last 40 minutes of The Irishman are utterly masterful making the last shot to hit harder...
One thing I noticed even in KOTFM that just came out is that it ends up having the structure of a mob movie. Not trying to spoil for ppl who haven’t seen but it was really good
Superlative stuff. I can listen to Scorsese analysis for DAY'S 👌
my favourite channel on youtube
Scorsese and Tarantino are my two favorite movie directors
U have good movie knowledge. This vid taught me a lot about one of my favourite directors. Now im gonna watch the other video on ur channel about tarantino
You forgot Age Of Innocence. Restraint to the max. Brilliant film. Good video man.
Silence is an Underrated Masterpiece!
Woah this was amazing
Thank you, Lawrence!
this video is priceless. you know your business. earned a new subscriber. this is very well done. i love it.
Nicely done. Lifelong Scorsese fan. Subbed.
If I was an actor Martin Scorsese is the #1 director I'd want to work with
After Hours remains his most underrated gem.
Have long decried this view, and the main reason for its existence, sadly, is GoodFellas. That film was so popular that it cemented this misconception in the minds of the general public. What’s worse is that movie executives have tried pushing Scorsese to remake GoodFellas ever since. The Scorsese of the 70s and 80s shows the true diversity of the man.
In a video talking about all the different styles of film Scorsese has accomplished. Can't believe cape fear and color of money weren't really covered...
How precise the vedio is! New York, film lover,crime,Italy and Christian. And you say it is hard to define Scorcese but I think you have did it. When I watch Martys' film, I saw my dad, my family and myself. That is why we love him.
Wonderful video. Marty is a gift to cinema.
Liked and subscribed man, amazing content.
The SCORSESE RECOMMENDATION LIST 1. The Big Shave (1967) 2. Who’s That Knockin at My Door (1967) 3. Mean Streets (1973) 4. Taxi Driver (1976) 5. New York, New York (1977) 6. Raging Bull (1980) 7. GoodFellas (1990) 8. Cape Fear (1991) 9. The Age of Innocence (1993) 10. Casino (1995) 11. Kundun (1997) 12. Gangs of New York (2002) 13. The Aviator (2004) 14. The Departed (2006) 15. Shutter Island (2010) 16. Hugo (2011) 17. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) 18. The Silence (2016) 19. The Irishman (2019) 20. Killers of The Flower Moon (2023) 21. A Personal Journey with MS Through American Movies (1995) 22. My Voyage To Italy (1999) 23. The Last Waltz (1978) 24. The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) 25. Shine A Light (2008)
Scorsese and Tarantino are my ultimate movie duo, those guys have made so many of my favorite movies.
Just found you, subbed!
Even after all these years Goncharov is still his best movie
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO
His style is "the movies heart" Where he takes the heart of the movies and excells them, grabbing us from the start of the movie to the start of the Credit, thats his style
The limits of my language are the limits of my world
@archergreen excellent video analysis on one of the truly unique filmmakers of our time.
great work. thank you
Scorsese is also a really great comedic director, After Hours and The King Of Comedy are both super underrated
The Wolf of Wall Street is another one, hell even Goodfellas had some amazing humor too. The "Funny How" joke never gets old
Great essay, good job!
Bruh 😂 as somebody who loves New York accents Martin Scorseses New York accent is so strong
Dude this video is next level. You’re a legend. If I make videos I’m gonna try to get the same quality as you
i couldn't thank you enough for this video man was always searching about what exactly Martin 's style of cinema is and thanks for pointing out kundun that nobody talks about very underrated.
And even if he did, it doesn’t make a difference because they are cinematic masterpieces and most certainly better than what the people who critique them probably enjoy
Well made Thanks
You should change the Title to something easier to search. Because this is really, really good friend. Great editing.
You can keep looking but it comes back to the beginning of that memory of an image
very well done analysis
Wonderful video
Excellent video.
The Dunning-Kruger effect. Only a master would understand how little he knows.
|The quality of this content is incredible. keep up the good work
This just made me want to re-watch silence again, so thank you for that.
Never heard of him but watched a ton of his movies apparently.
Great soundtrack also a Scorsese trait
I think it's unreasonable to think any artist making so much work over so many years would have one, single, definable style. Because good artists constantly learn. And because artists pour their soul into their work and the soul changes over time. Looking at other mediums, for instance, if you ask someone who's familiar with the art of Hirohiko Araki to name the distinguishing aspects of his style, he'll probably answer 'which one?'. Because although the exaggerated anatomy, the unique way he portrays form through his linework and his love of fashion influencing not just his characters' clothing but their physichal features and posing as well are there basically troughout his whole work, his style in the 80s is night and day to his current style. His skills improved, his influences changed, as did the context of his art, and even though his aim from the beginning was to portray the beauty of humanity in each of his figures, as his idea of beauty changed so did the way he draws characters. Of course in filmmaking specifically it's very common to see great artists with very consistent styles, and I'm not saying Tarantino or Wes Anderson are lesser artists than Scorsese for having a very distinct style. Because they got so far in their learning, are so much at the peak of their development that what change is there is subtle and doesn't change their overall style. But they're just more set in their ways than Scorsese. Again, not a bad thing, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, but looking at his work Scorsese definetely feels like the opposite of that. He has his style of course. The thing he's great at, the thing that likely comes to him easily, the thing he loves doing. His crime films with their fast pace and narration and rise and fall narrative, all their distinguishing features. But he's glad to break away from it. Challenge himself, make something completely different.
4:27, I love how you broke up the long shot from Goodfellas into 4 separate boxes while having Scorsese’s voice in the background explaining it. Very ingenious and, dare I say, inventive!
I thought I change my video speed into 1.5 when Martin started to speak.
Very nice! Scorsese's passion for the art form of film and knowledge of its history is threaded through his whole career. What's the source for the interview clip at 5:50? I'd love to watch whatever that is - maybe an interview from the early part of the pandemic?
Thanks, he's certainly one of the greats! The interview is with Rotten Tomatoes - kzhead.info/sun/ZLCof7CJrHiIhoU/bejne.html&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesTrailers
Spielberg is the only director on Scorseses level..even tho I love Oliver stone Kubrick and Tarantino they all are goats in their own right 👍
Really well done. Would love for someone to show this to Scorsese and let him comment on it...
Surprised at no mention of Bringing out the Dead which seems like a great mix of the things you're tracking, the kind of movement between energetic, kinetic, frantic and visceral (often related to crime or violence) editing or style and themes of redemption and salvation related to spirituality. Also more people should talk about Bringing out the Dead more generally imo
I love how Marty bouta add a Native Film to the collection too since im half native myself
Everything in good fellas looks and feels professional.. Story10/10 Characters 10/10 Dialogue 10/10 Music10/10 Set design 10/10. Everything in that movie just looks and feels great.. the highest quality.
His style is cinema
Great vid.
another amazing video
2:45 You're looking for similarities that span a man's career as though one singular trademark makes his movies. If Scorsese never evolved in the 40 years between Taxi Driver and Silence, he'd have been long gone from Hollywood by then.
great video!
The Color of Money is criminally underrated
Martin is the GOAT
Film lets us explore the human experience through many peoples extraordinary lives, and inspires us to live a life that is extraordinary, experiencing that what makes us human.
i always personally found that scorsese's best weren't his gangster films. my personal top 3 by him are king of comedy, taxi driver and shutter island, none of which are traditional gangter films like goodfellas
they should talk more about bringing out the dead and after hours, which are in my personal scorsese top 5
I see how people kinda get this impression of Scorsese because definitely a lot of his most well known movies are gangster movies, but if you actually look into his filmography, its pretty diverse
Cape Fear and Wolf of Wall Street are, in reality, gangster flicks, as well. Anyone who has spoken to Belfort in person knows that.
1:45 damn that poor kid didn't wanna get lumped in with those lunatics lmao
Jesus Christ, notable gangster
One of my teachers from college was in taxi driver