American film director, screenwriter and producer
Seth MacFarlane Foundation Teams With Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation To Restore Its First-Ever Collection Of Animated Pics
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Quick Glance: Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese Restore Vintage Animated Shorts
- Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese join forces to restore vintage animated shorts, with some set to premiere at the TCM Classic Film Festival.
- Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane and Goodfellas director Martin Scorsese have teamed up to fund the restoration of historically significant animated shorts from the 1920s to 1940s.
- The restored animated shorts mainly come from Max and Dave Fleischer, best known for their work on Superman, Popeye the Sailor, Betty Boop, and Koko the Clown. Funded by the Seth MacFarlane Foundation, the restorations used unique original pre-print elements and/or print sources, mostly nitrate, held at UCLA Film & Television Archive.
- Martin Scorsese is a strong advocate for restoring forgotten films and emphasizes the importance of preserving cinematic heritage. Some of these restored shorts will premiere at the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival, with Seth MacFarlane providing a personal introduction.
Scorsese Eyes Sinatra Biopic With DiCaprio and JLaw To Star: The aging director wants to make a movie about Frank Sinatra’s life, but he’ll have to go through ...
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Quick Glance: Scorsese Plans Sinatra Biopic with DiCaprio and Lawrence; Spielberg Plots UFO Film
- Martin Scorsese is planning a Sinatra biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Tina Sinatra's approval is pending.
- 'A Life of Jesus' is scheduled to film in Italy, Egypt, and Israel this year. Steven Spielberg is working on a UFO film.
- Andrew Garfield and Miles Teller are being considered for 'A Life of Jesus'. Spielberg opts for a UFO film over Bullitt.
- David Koepp will pen the script for Spielberg's UFO film. The psychological components will be significant post 'Fabelmans'.
Martin Scorsese Exalts the Films of Powell and Pressburger in First Trailer for Acclaimed Documentary
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Steven Spielberg Working on UFO Movie Based on Original Idea: Steven Spielberg is reportedly working on a new UFO movie based on his own original idea ...
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Quick Glance: Director Steven Spielberg Quietly Plans Another Movie About Aliens
- Steven Spielberg, influential director, plans UFO film based on original idea.
- His work in alien movies is unparalleled, from 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' to 'War of the Worlds'.
- Spielberg's return to space post 'The Fabelmans' promises an exciting original concept.
- David Koepp's involvement, known for 'Jurassic Park', heightens expectations for the project.
Martin Scorsese Eyes Frank Sinatra Biopic With DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence: Martin Scorsese is eyeing a Frank Sinatra biopic, Steven Spielberg is set to make a ...
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The Longest Films Ever Made: Think a three hour movie is long? Some of these seat-testing films stretch on for days or weeks!
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10 great Catholic films: From Dreyer to Scorsese: to hail the release of Marco Bellocchio’s new papal drama Kidnapped, we survey the broad church that is ...
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If ‘The King of Comedy’ Inspired ‘Joker,’ Is This Other Scorsese Movie Inspiring the Sequel?
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Warner Bros. Unveils a Revamped TCM Classic Film Tour and New Investment in the Network | Exclusive
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Andrew Garfield, Miles Teller Reportedly Being Eyed for Martin Scorsese’s Jesus Movie
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The Worst Gangster Movie of All Time Gets Everything Wrong: John Travolta played gangster John Gotti in 2018’s Gotti, which learned all the wrong lessons from ...
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A ‘Taxi Driver’ Remake: Why Arthur Jafa Recast the Scorsese Ending: The artist has gone back to his filmmaking roots, re-examining what he sees as racial ...
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This Scorsese Crime Drama Nails How Movies Should Use Rolling Stones Songs: The Rolling Stones' music has been used countless times in movies and TV shows ...
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This Film Was the First Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro Collaboration: We might have never seen Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese work together if it ...
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Quick Glance: The First Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro Collaboration
- Robert De Niro's recommendation of Leonardo DiCaprio during the making of "This Boy's Life" was the beginning of their successful partnership with Martin Scorsese.
- "This Boy's Life" showcases DiCaprio's talent in depicting the conflicting emotions of adolescence and the urgent need for belonging.
- Opposite Robert De Niro, DiCaprio demonstrates his acting prowess, paving the way for his future achievements in the industry.
Martin Scorsese Saved Sergio Leone's Last Film When the Studio Butchered It: Martin Scorsese gave Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in America a new ...
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Why It Took Martin Scorsese Forever To Make ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’: Budget issues, religious protests, and more turned making Martin Scorsese's The ...
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The Martin Scorsese Movie That Works as a Perfect Sequel to ‘Shōgun' : Martin Scorsese's Silence is the perfect sequel to Shōgun as it takes place ...
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The Netflix Dilemma: Can Dan Lin Make Higher-Quality Movies While Spending Less Money?
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Time Forgot Martin Scorsese’s Underrated Movie Starring Andrew Garfield: Between The Wolf of Wall Street and The Irishman, Martin Scorsese gave us the underrated ...
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How Beyoncé Shaped ‘Cowboy Carter’ Around the Pandemic, ‘Renaissance,’ and Martin Scorsese
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Quick Glance: Beyoncé Confronts Rejection on Cowboy Carter
- Beyoncé opens up on Cowboy Carter, inviting Black women to own their multidimensional identities.
- Racism is the only force attempting to keep a country girl like Beyoncé out of country music.
- Beyoncé opens up many seats at the table for other Black country artists after facing rejection from the industry.
- In Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé shows how she turns rejection into lemonade and redefines the genre.
That Time Danny DeVito Played Napoleon — Twice! : Before Joaquin Phoenix took on the Napoleon mantle, Danny DeVito played the French conqueror twice... Well ...
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Quick Glance: When Danny DeVito Portrayed Napoleon Twice
- Before Joaquin Phoenix portrayed Napoleon, Danny DeVito did it twice in different contexts.
- DeVito's character in Get Shorty was inspired by author Elmore Leonard's experiences with Dustin Hoffman and aimed to mock Hollywood's entitled celebrities.
- DeVito reprised his role as an actor playing Napoleon in a 2015 Nespresso commercial with George Clooney, continuing the humorous portrayal.
- Ridley Scott's upcoming film Napoleon, set for release in 2023, stars Joaquin Phoenix and has garnered attention for its historical accuracy concerns.
PHOTOS: Big Apple Backdrop: Stars on set in NYC: From movies and TV shows to music videos and commercials, catch a glimpse of the stars filming on set in New ...
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Adam Sandler, Martin Short, More Mourn Joe Flaherty: The ‘Funniest Man’: Adam Sandler, Martin Short, and more comedy greats shared their condolences for Joe ...
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Quick Glance: Beloved Actor Joe Flaherty Passes Away at 82 with Tributes Pouring In
- The beloved comedian and actor Joe Flaherty passed away at the age of 82 after his appearances in successful TV series such as Freaks and Geeks and the film Happy Gilmore alongside Adam Sandler.
- Joe's specific cause of death remains undisclosed, but it occurred following a health battle for which his improv comedy group conducted a fundraising effort.
- The heartbreaking news of Joe's passing was shared by Mad Men star Joel Murray, who provided the update on X, formerly known as Twitter.
- Joe Flaherty was widely recognized for his portrayal in the film Happy Gilmore and throughout his remarkable acting career, he appeared in at least 22 movies.
How Much of Martin Scorsese’s 'The Aviator' Is True?: While Martin Scorsese delivered an entertaining biopic of Hollywood icon Howard Hughes ...
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J.C. Mackenzie Signs With Artists & Representatives: Veteran character actor J.C. Mackenzie has signed with Artists & Representatives for representation.
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'Taxi Driver' Gets Special 4K Ultra HD Steelbook : Martin Scorsese's film Taxi Driver, starring Robert De Niro, is getting a new 4K Ultra HD steelbook release.
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Zahir Raihan's family firm against completing 'Let There Be Light': Zahir Raihan's dream project, "Let There Be Light", which he could not finish filming during ...
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Martin Scorsese, the Coen brothers were fans: unique New York video rental shop recalled in documentary Kim’s Video
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Even Martin Scorsese can make a bad film, and this one’s his worst: The filmmaker’s 2002 epic is the cinematic equivalent of a tabloid paper.
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15 Best Movies Directed By Martin Scorsese: Since the 60s, Martin Scorsese has been a cinematic workhorse, producing film after film at a relentless pace ...
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How the Oklahoma-made movie 'Killers of the Flower Moon' inspired Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter'
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Beyoncé Says 'Cowboy Carter' Was Inspired by Scorsese, Tarantino: Beyoncé credited Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and spaghetti Westerns for influencing her ...
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Martin Scorsese Thinks This Western’s Perfect for a ‘Casino’ Double Feature: Taxi Driver director Martin Scorsese revealed to Letterboxd that elements of Sam ...
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Paul Schrader suggests his feud with Brian De Palma is out of his hands: Paul Schrader and Brian De Palma had a falling out nearly 50 years ago when making ...
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Look inside: Jim Sheridan’s D4 home where Martin Scorsese, Brad Pitt and Bono hung out for €2.5m
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The glaring omission in addictive 'Easy Riders, Raging Bulls': 'Easy Riders, Raging Bulls' ranks No. 9 on our list of the best Hollywood books of all time ...
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The B-Movie Western Scorsese Said “Would Never See the Light of Day Today”: This atmospheric acid-Western came at a crucial moment in Hollywood history.
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James Patterson launches true crime series on Fox Nation: “Unsolved With James Patterson,” hosted by the million-selling author, premieres Monday and will air in ...
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Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese is bringing his talents to Fox News Channel's streaming service, Fox Nation
Martin Scorsese’s ‘Saints’ Docuseries Finds a Home at Fox Nation: The eight-part series will tell the stories of Biblical figures with narration from the iconic ...
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Quick Glance: Martin Scorsese to Showcase Catholic Saints in Docu-Series for Fox Nation
- Scorsese will produce a series exploring the lives of saints like Joan of Arc and Francis of Assisi.
- The show will delve into the stories of eight different saints through acts of kindness and sacrifice.
- Scheduled for release in two parts starting November 16, the series is highly anticipated.
- Scorsese will not only produce but also serve as the narrator for the series.
The Settlers movie review: Chile’s official Oscars entry is a brutal and bleak companion piece to Killers of the Flower Moon
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The B-Movie Western Scorsese Said “Would Never See the Light of Day Today”: This atmospheric acid-Western came at a crucial moment in Hollywood history.
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Martin Scorsese’s ‘Saints’ Docuseries Finds a Home at Fox Nation: The eight-part series will tell the stories of Biblical figures with narration from the iconic ...
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Quick Glance: Martin Scorsese to Showcase Catholic Saints in Docu-Series for Fox Nation
- Scorsese will produce a series exploring the lives of saints like Joan of Arc and Francis of Assisi.
- The show will delve into the stories of eight different saints through acts of kindness and sacrifice.
- Scheduled for release in two parts starting November 16, the series is highly anticipated.
- Scorsese will not only produce but also serve as the narrator for the series.
Watch a Two-Hour Conversation with Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Yorgos Lanthimos & Alexander Payne
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Quick Glance: Two-Hour Conversation with Renowned Directors
- The Directors Guild of America gathered their nominees for outstanding directorial achievements in theatrical feature films for an extensive, nearly two-hour conversation.
- The discussion covered topics such as the preparation and production of the films, including Gerwig's intentionally dreamlike artificiality of the Barbie sets and Nolan's fascinating approach to filming the tower that held the Trinity Test bomb.
- Nolan is already planning his next project, possibly an adaptation of the 1960s sci-fi spy series The Prisoner.
- A new original project by Nolan is also on his agenda, which he will begin writing now that the awards season has wrapped up.
Martin Scorsese to host and produce religious docuseries for Fox News: Oscar-winning director teaming up with conservative news channel’s streaming service for ...
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“Everything was ass-backwards”: Griffin Dunne on shooting After Hours with Martin Scorsese
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Martin Scorsese Settles Lawsuit With Filmmakers Over $500K: Amateur filmmakers have settled their lawsuit with Martin Scorsese over claims he took $500 ...
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Martin Scorsese's Jesus Film: Read an Excerpt From Early Script: Martin Scorsese's Jesus movie will also be a reflection on his body of work ...
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Bad Boys: Ride or Die’s trailer unleashes action movie mayhem: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunite in the first trailer for Bad Boys: Ride or Die ...
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Part of documentary series about saints: Martin Scorsese makes film about Jesus: Martin Scorsese actually wanted to become a priest, but flunked out of seminary ...
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Quick Glance: Martin Scorsese to Direct Film on Saints
- Martin Scorsese plans series on Saints after conversation with the Pope.
- The series will air on Fox Nation and focus on eight Saints.
- Filming for Jesus film based on Endō Shūsaku's book to begin soon.
- First four episodes of the series will premiere in November.
After Hours review – Martin Scorsese’s 1980s shaggy-dog story is a peculiar, potent film
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Oscars, Torn Between Past and Present, Still Had Some Fun: Even as the telecast indulged in the usual jokes, references to the 2023 strikes and current wars had ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/11/movies/academy-awards-oscars-critics.html
Quick Glance: Success at the Oscars 2024
- The 96th Academy Awards were commemorated with host Jimmy Kimmel.
- The dominance of Oppenheimer with 13 nominations stood out.
- Exciting competitions in diverse categories with possible historical victories.
- Past acting winners introduced nominees, along with thrilling musical performances.
‘He was always voraciously watching’: Scorsese’s secret life as an obsessive VHS archivist
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Quick Glance: Scorsese’s Secret Life as an Obsessive VHS Archivist
- In an old stone fortress in the Italian rural style, the main library of the University of Colorado Boulder, Martin Scorsese has made his VHS collection archive public.
- The collection comprises over 4,400 titles of films and TV programs recorded from broadcast television by Scorsese, used as reference material in his filmmaking process.
- Scorsese's lifelong passion for visual media began in his childhood in front of a television, becoming the foundation of his cinematic work, with the VHS collection serving as a physical manifestation of his voracious appetite for knowledge.
- The University of Colorado Boulder has acquired the collection and plans to make it accessible for research purposes, with the challenge of digitally archiving the aging VHS tapes at the forefront.
Mark Wahlberg: Martin Scorsese Didn't Like My Hair in 'The Departed': Mark Wahlberg recalled Martin Scorsese taking 'issue' with his ...
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This Martin Scorsese Movie Features Tom Cruise's Most Underrated Performance
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10 great films set over one night: As Martin Scorsese’s After Hours returns to cinemas, we’re staying up late watching these all-nocturnal gems.
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Martin Scorsese Once Made a Movie So Controversial, the FBI Had To Protect Him: Martin Scorsese received death threats for his controversial take on Jesus of ...
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'The Jinx Part 2' Teaser: New Details About Robert Durst Are Exposed: 'The Jinx Part 2' picks up where convicted murderer and alleged serial killer ...
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"Christ in the Modern World, in Modern Clothes": Martin Scorsese’s Jesus Movie Details Revealed
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Killers of the Flower Moon director Martin Scorsese has arrived! He's nominated for Best Director #Oscars2024 📷 Getty Images
Paul Thomas Anderson, Martin Scorsese, Todd Haynes, Spike Lee, Steven Spielberg, Nicole Holofcener & More Curate Double Features on TCM
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Quick Glance: Curated Film Experience with Top Directors
- Experience a new format on Turner Classic Movies: 'Two for One'.
- Scorsese, Spielberg, and PTA showcase curated double features with commentary.
- 12 nights filled with cultural significance and personal reflection await.
- Embark on your cinematic journey on April 6 on TCM.
Ridley Scott Was Supposed to Direct 'The Wolf of Wall Street,' and Then...: Due to a variety of scheduling conflicts, Ridley Scott almost directed The Wolf of ...
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Patricia Arquette On Working With “Incredibly Generous” Scorsese, Shooting “Weird” Nude Scenes With David Lynch & Why She Embraced TV: “There Was A Lull In ...
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This Classic Hitchcock Horror Inspired One of Martin Scorsese’s Greatest Movies: Alfred Hitchcock’s classic horror movie, Psycho, inspired Martin Scorsese's ...
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First Excerpt from Martin Scorsese’s Jesus Film Paints a Self Portrait: It's been inferred since last year that Martin Scorsese's forthcoming Jesus film would ...
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This Famous ‘Goodfellas’ Scene Wasn’t in the Original Script: One of the most notable scenes from Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas, which stars Joe Pesci and ...
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Dustin Hoffman Turned Down This Martin Scorsese Classic : Dustin Hoffman turned down the lead role in Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, which later became one of ...
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Lily Gladstone’s #KOTFM director Martin Scorsese was seen consoling his star and giving her a big hug after not winning at the #Oscars | Courtesy: @chrissgardner
Why Mark Wahlberg was 'pissed' about working on 'The Departed': 'I don't give a f - - k'
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The '70s International Classic George Lucas and Martin Scorsese Are Saving: This pivotal Indian masterpiece is receiving some special attention.
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Martin Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Oscar Loss Is Historic: 'Killers of the Flower Moon' is now Martin Scorsese's third film to go 0-10 ...
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Robert De Niro Hated This 'Raging Bull' Scene So Much, It Was Cut: A disturbing scene cut from Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull sparked tension between Robert De ...
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