Dramatically flawed (the narrative is a bit shapeless and the ending could have been more powerful), “GoodFellas” nonetheless is a supremely crafted piece of filmmaking from a director at the peak of his form.
GoodFellas (1990): Scorsese’s Exuberant Biopic of Mobster Henry Hill, Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco (Scorsese Best Film)
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King of Comedy, The (1983): Scorsese’s Misunderstood Satire about Fame and Fans is one of his Best Films, Starring De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Sandra Bernhard, Diahnne Abbott, Cameos by Scorsese Family (Mother, Father, and Scorsese Himself)
February 22, 2007 by
As written by Paul Zimmerman and directed by Scorsese, “King of Comedy” was misinterpreted by many film critics. At heart, the movie is a pungent black comedy about a showbiz hanger-on and loser who idolizes America's top TV comedian/talk show host and figures out a bizarre scheme to get on the program. Though timely and relevant, for some reason, the film was considered too mordant and “sick” by some viewers at the time, disregarding the tale's rather accurate (and scary) portrayal of what's the best‚Äîand quickest–way to achieve celebrity status in American society today.
Last Temptation of Christ, The (1988): Scorsese’s Ambitious Passion Project, Sharply Uneven Narrative, Starring Willem Dafoe as Jesus, Harvey Keitel as Judas, Barbara Hershey, Harry Dean Stanton, David Bowie
February 14, 2007 by
Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ is a thought-provoking and deeply felt drama, adapted from Nikos Kazantzakis's best-selling novel. This controversial film, condemned by various religious groups, speculates about Jesus's self-doubts, when he realizes he has been chosen by God to carry His message.
