I just posted my top 10 Woody Allen films. I am going to try and write a review for each of my top ten films for each “essential” director. Martin Scorsese remains to be my all time FAVORITE director.
Scorsese is the master of combining his own unique vision with his brilliant homage to John Cassavettes, Kubrick, Kurosawa, Felini, Renior and much of the global tyrants of film of yesteryear. I have always felt that “Goodfellas” was the first film to absolutely shatter the “romantic” painting that films about gangsters had worn. The camera usage, and the performance that he can get from his actors are second to none. His use of popular music in film is the best example for anyone to follow. He’s remarkable and amazing, Martin Scorsese is truly one of a kind!
1. “Mean Streets” – 1973
2. “The King of Comedy” – 1982
3. “The Last Temptation of Christ” – 1988
4. “Taxi Driver” – 1978
5. “Goodfellas” – 1991
6. “Gangs of New York” – 2004
7. “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” – 1976
8. “Raging Bull” – 1980
9. “Casino” – 1995
10. “The Color of Money” – 1986
Just missed the cut: “The Age of Innocence”, “After Hours”, “”, “The Last Waltz”, “The Aviator”
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