The Films of Martin Scorsese: Gangsters, Greed, and Guilt (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781538127650)

Few mainstream filmmakers have as pronounced a disregard for the supposed rules of filmmaking as Martin Scorsese. His inventiveness displays a reaction against the "right" way to make a movie, frequently eschewing tradition in favor of something flashy and unexpected. Despite this, he's become one of the most influential directors of the last fifty years, a critical darling, and a fan favorite.

In The Films of Martin Scorsese: Gangsters, Greed, and Guilt, Eric San Juan guides readers through the crooks, the mobsters, the loners, the moguls, and the nobodies of Scorsese's 26-movie filmography. San Juanexamines the techniques that have made Scorsese one of the most innovative directors in history, the themes that drive his works, and what Scorsese might be trying to tell us through his films.

Iconic movies such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, GoodFellas, and The Irishman are all examined in fascinating and insightful detail. With rare behind-the-scenes photos and over five decades of Scorsese interviews, even the most ardent Scorsese fan will find new information in this book to discuss, dissect, and debate.

Author: Eric San Juan
ISBN-10: 1538127652
ISBN-13: 9781538127650
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2020
Pages: 250
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/2020 pg. 88
Choice 05/01/2021