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Nighthawk76 · 09-17-2004, 11:57 PM

With my Kubrick and De Palma threads a thing of the past I am now moving on to another of my favorite directors, Martin Scorsese.

Martin Scorsese was the second of two boys born to Charles and Catherine Scorsese (both of who made cameos in their son's films) on November 17, 1943. Scorsese became fascinated with movies at a very young age. His parents brought him to the theaters weekly, and he was also exposed to old Italian films on the television. After briefly considering becoming a minister, Scorsese decided to major in film and graduated from New York University in 1964. In 1972 he made his first major film, Boxcar Bertha. However, it was the 1973 film, Mean Streets, that put the young director on the map. And the rest as they say is history.

My favorite film from Scorsese is Mean Streets.

dandelion wine · 09-18-2004, 12:05 AM

One of my favorite directors!

Goodfellas

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Taxi Driver
Raging Bull
The King of Comedy
After Hours
Cape Fear
Casino
Gangs of New York

Nighthawk76 · 09-18-2004, 12:10 AM

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Originally posted by little insomniac
One of my favorite directors!

Goodfellas

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Taxi Driver
Raging Bull
The King of Comedy
After Hours
Cape Fear
Casino
Gangs of New York

Kate, you are a woman with taste.

dandelion wine · 09-18-2004, 12:11 AM

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Originally posted by dukey
Kate, you are a woman with taste.

Aww, thank you.

Skywalker · 09-18-2004, 12:24 AM

My favorite Scorsese film is Taxi Driver. Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Mean Streets, The Color of Money, and King of Comedy are great films too.

Rhiannon · 09-18-2004, 09:41 AM

Gangs of New York

Brian Damage · 09-18-2004, 11:22 AM

Goodfellas

Pentimento · 09-18-2004, 11:33 AM

If we're talking about which is his best film, I'd have to vote for Gangs of New York, but I think my personal favorite might be After Hours. They're very different from each other so it's hard to rate one above the other.

JT · 09-18-2004, 11:48 PM

"Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore"

One of my favorite movie quotes of all time:

Alice: I don't sing with my ass!

ThirteenInchEscape · 09-19-2004, 03:40 AM

Taxi Driver is probably my alltime favorite movie, it is definately top 5

GeorgeJefferson · 09-22-2004, 08:01 PM

Raging Bull is definitely his best.

For second place, it's a close call between Goodfellas and Taxi Driver.

The Modfather · 09-22-2004, 08:36 PM

Goodfellas, than "Raging Bull"

I can't wait for his Bob Dylan movie though!!!!

Liza · 09-22-2004, 11:10 PM

I know I'm the minority here - but I have yet to see a film by Scorsese that I've liked. The closest was New York, New York, but despite Liza, even that was a waste of time. Scorsese is way too violent, and I never see the point to any of his films. Taxi Driver - ick, Gangs of New York - double ick. I even hated The Age of Innocence - and I was expecting to love that one. I really can't appreciate his films at all.

Nighthawk76 · 09-23-2004, 01:39 AM

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Originally posted by Liza
I know I'm the minority here - but I have yet to see a film by Scorsese that I've liked. The closest was New York, New York, but despite Liza, even that was a waste of time. Scorsese is way too violent, and I never see the point to any of his films. Taxi Driver - ick, Gangs of New York - double ick. I even hated The Age of Innocence - and I was expecting to love that one. I really can't appreciate his films at all.

New York, New York is certianly not one of Scorsese's better films. His films are rather on the "intense" side and are not for everyone. This is why his films tend not to perform well at the box office. Cape Fear was his highest grossing film at $79 million at the box office.

SBTB Geek · 09-23-2004, 02:52 AM

"Casino," and "Goodfellas."

View Poll Results: Martin Scorsese
MEAN STREETS	1	7.69%
ALICE DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE	1	7.69%
TAXI DRIVER	3	23.08%
NEW YORK, NEW YORK	1	7.69%
THE LAST WALTZ	0	0%
RAGING BULL	1	7.69%
THE KING OF COMEDY	0	0%
AFTER HOURS	0	0%
THE COLOR OF MONEY	0	0%
THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST	0	0%
GOODFELLAS	4	30.77%
CAPE FEAR	0	0%
THE AGE OF INNOCENCE	0	0%
CASINO	0	0%
KUNDUN	0	0%
GANGS OF NEW YORK	2	15.38%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

09-17-2004, 11:57 PM	#1
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Martin Scorsese With my Kubrick and De Palma threads a thing of the past I am now moving on to another of my favorite directors, Martin Scorsese. Martin Scorsese was the second of two boys born to Charles and Catherine Scorsese (both of who made cameos in their son's films) on November 17, 1943. Scorsese became fascinated with movies at a very young age. His parents brought him to the theaters weekly, and he was also exposed to old Italian films on the television. After briefly considering becoming a minister, Scorsese decided to major in film and graduated from New York University in 1964. In 1972 he made his first major film, Boxcar Bertha. However, it was the 1973 film, Mean Streets, that put the young director on the map. And the rest as they say is history. My favorite film from Scorsese is Mean Streets.

09-18-2004, 12:05 AM	#2
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09-18-2004, 09:41 AM	#6
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09-19-2004, 03:40 AM	#10
ThirteenInchEscape Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 21, 2004 Location: Palouse, Washington Posts: 1,218	Taxi Driver is probably my alltime favorite movie, it is definately top 5
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09-18-2004, 12:24 AM	#5
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	My favorite Scorsese film is Taxi Driver. Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Mean Streets, The Color of Money, and King of Comedy are great films too.

09-18-2004, 11:22 AM	#7
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Goodfellas

09-18-2004, 11:33 AM	#8
Pentimento Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 16, 2004 Location: The Big Valley Posts: 606	If we're talking about which is his best film, I'd have to vote for Gangs of New York, but I think my personal favorite might be After Hours. They're very different from each other so it's hard to rate one above the other.

09-18-2004, 11:48 PM	#9
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	"Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" One of my favorite movie quotes of all time: Alice: I don't sing with my ass!

09-22-2004, 08:01 PM	#11
GeorgeJefferson Pop Culture GOP Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 20, 2003 Location: FRESNO Posts: 367	Raging Bull is definitely his best. For second place, it's a close call between Goodfellas and Taxi Driver.
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09-22-2004, 08:36 PM	#12
The Modfather It Sure Does Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 12, 2003 Location: canada Posts: 21,149	Goodfellas, than "Raging Bull" I can't wait for his Bob Dylan movie though!!!!

09-22-2004, 11:10 PM	#13
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	I know I'm the minority here - but I have yet to see a film by Scorsese that I've liked. The closest was New York, New York, but despite Liza, even that was a waste of time. Scorsese is way too violent, and I never see the point to any of his films. Taxi Driver - ick, Gangs of New York - double ick. I even hated The Age of Innocence - and I was expecting to love that one. I really can't appreciate his films at all.

09-23-2004, 02:52 AM	#15
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	"Casino," and "Goodfellas."