Admiration that always comes to you from a distance gets your eyes welling up. We do it in most cases, when we shower our love on the artists who have given us the best possible showcase of their crafts, that too from a distance. Speaking of craft, ever since I took a blunt interest in movies, I have come across many names the world worships. Martin Scorsese is one entity who has stimulated the very roots of cinema. And today, 17th November, marks his 83rd birthday—bringing us together to celebrate the colossal figure.
I came across a new term while watching a small clip on Instagram—via Raj Shamani—bloom scrolling. And while I have been doing it unknowingly for a long time now, it has brought back a nostalgic moment from 2020. The video is from the 2020 Academy Awards, when the director, Martin Scorsese, lost the Oscar yet received a standing ovation after Bong Joon-ho honoured the former’s influence. We see Martin Scorsese there, dripping with wisdom and generosity—with emotions running high in the eyes.
Believe us, even that small moment would inspire you to watch his movies—know about him—and go all encyclopedic about who Martin Scorsese is. Immersion happens like that—in little tender moments.
Speaking of Immersion, here we share four of Martin Scorsese’s films that are a must-watch if you are an aspiring cinephile (anyone can be a cinephile, whether we feel included in a group or not, we still can have the urge to be one).
Taxi Driver
The 1970s get a toast here. The film showcased its era the best. A film that almost all film enthusiasts have come across, or have been urged to watch, to experience cinema. You get the crime, you get the character analysis to its core and more so—the very scepticism.
The Age Of Innocence
Brings you to the 19th century. It shows how emotions are always sabotaged by the unspoken rules of the world. When your own desires get shaped by the societal classification. The title remains an irony—for the society towers upon hypocrisy.
Casino
The film unveils the intoxication that one goes through when it comes to allure, wealth and power. It shows the dissent and conflict between order and chaos. It also shows the transition of Las Vegas.
Raging Bull
Critics call it to be the director’s finest film. The story weaves around a middleweight boxer, who loses of it all for his love for a girl from the Bronx.
Of course, the list can go on. But if you are someone who hasn’t started yet, this list could be your starter pack to go with.
