I'm sure they exist, but it's almost unfathomable to imagine a cinephile who does not count themselves as a fan of the work of Martin Scorsese. Out of the group of directors who came into their own in the 1970's, the decade that revolutionized the art of filmmaking, Scorsese is perhaps the most influential of them all (with the possible exception of Steven Spielberg). Scorsese's films, from Taxi … [Read more...]
There's a bit of a treat in store for Scorsese fans, and it will be hitting newsstands October 25th. The November issue of Harper's Bazaar features photos of some big stars re-envisioning Scorsese classics, and discussing the man himself. Take a quick peek below, and get a glimpse of a few of the images. Harper’s Bazaar collaborated with famed director Martin Scorsese on a portfolio … [Read more...]
With the increasing popularity of Blu-Ray, studios are releasing special editions more frequently, and some of the best are coming to you in the form of 20th and 30th Anniversary titles. Because these releases are actually selling quite well, more and better additions to the category are hitting store shelves. That is to say, when there's money to made, then we get the Blu-Ray picture and new … [Read more...]
My father once gave me some very interesting advice. He told me to practice wearing a suit. He even relayed his own adventures to me of semi-regularly setting out for such practice to what cultural hot spots were available to a young man in the bustle that was Crosby, Minnesota circa 1950-ish. It may not sound like much, but it is advice that I have translated to nearly everything in life, and it … [Read more...]
Coming to select theaters December 18th is a film that has been receiving a lot of critical praise, and looks absolutely brilliant. The film is The Young Victoria, and it has an incredible team involved. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, written by Academy Award Winner Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park), and produced by a team including Graham King (The Departed), Martin Scorsese, Tim Headington and … [Read more...]
An artist stares longingly at a blank canvas. A parent stares lovingly at their newborn child. There is a difference between these two events, though they are extremely similar. In both cases, the mind is filled with infinite potential, the incredible power of the existence of something with limitless possibilities, and because nothing has happened yet, nothing has gone wrong. The … [Read more...]
