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First clip from The Irishman featuring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci

October 25, 2019 by Amie Cranswick

With just a week to go until the theatrical release of The Irishman, the first clip has arrived online from Martin Scorsese’s mob epic which sees Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro) receiving an introduction to Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino) after their mutual acquaintance Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) puts in a good word with the Union […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News Tagged With: Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, The Irishman

Sebastian Stan defends the Marvel Cinematic Universe from recent criticism

October 22, 2019 by Samuel Brace

Sebastian Stan, who plays the Winter Soldier in the MCU, has defended the franchise from some major criticism. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has come under some heavy fire from some big names in the movie industry of late. Legendary directors Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola have expressed their dislike of the films, with Coppola […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Samuel Brace Tagged With: Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sebastian Stan

Francis Ford Coppola slams Marvel movies, brands them as “despicable”

October 20, 2019 by Gary Collinson

Martin Scorsese’s recent comments about Marvel caused plenty of controversy, with the likes of Robert Downey Jr., James Gunn and Kevin Smith speaking out to defend Marvel Studios after the legendary director dismissed the MCU as “not cinema”. However, it seems Marty does have one supporter in his fellow filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, with The […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Martin Scorsese has clarified his comments about Marvel movies

October 18, 2019 by Samuel Brace

Martin Scorsese, who recently said that Marvel movies are not cinema, has clarified his comments. A lot of people have come out in defense of Marvel movies after legendary director Martin Scorsese said they are not cinema as he understood it. From actors to directors, many have taken umbrage with his comments. Well, now Scorsese […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Samuel Brace Tagged With: Martin Scorsese, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Pick of the London Film Festival Special #5 with Emily Murray and Tom Percival | The Pick of the Flicks Podcast

October 16, 2019 by Tom Beasley

During the course of the BFI London Film Festival 2019, The Pick of the Flicks Podcast is devoting itself to looking at the best of the fest. This time around, it’s the end of the festival and we’re having a chat about Martin Scorsese’s gangster opus The Irishman… On this week’s episode of The Pick […]

Filed Under: Flickering Myth Podcast Network, London Film Festival, Movies, The Pick of the Flicks, Tom Beasley Tagged With: 2019 BFI London Film Festival, Al Pacino, Anna Paquin, BFI London Film Festival, Flickering Myth Podcast Network, Joe Pesci, LFF, Martin Scorsese, Podcast, Robert De Niro, Stephen Graham, The Irishman, The Pick of the Flicks Podcast

Kevin Smith says Martin Scorsese is a “genius” but wrong about superhero films

October 15, 2019 by Samuel Brace

Kevin Smith has responded to iconic director Martin Scorsese’s comments about Marvel films not being cinema. There were some people that took umbrage with legendary director Martin Scorsese’s comments stating that Marvel movies weren’t “cinema”. While they are certainly very different movies from the dramatic works that Scorsese directs, he has received a fair amount […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Samuel Brace Tagged With: Kevin Smith, Martin Scorsese, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

2019 BFI London Film Festival Review – The Irishman

October 14, 2019 by Shaun Munro

The Irishman, 2019. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Bobby Cannavale, Harvey Keitel, Stephen Graham, Domenick Lombardozzi, Anna Paquin, Ray Romano, Jesse Plemons, and Jack Huston. SYNOPSIS: A mob hitman recalls his possible involvement with the slaying of Jimmy Hoffa. The gangster genre has existed almost as long as […]

Filed Under: London Film Festival, Movies, Reviews, Shaun Munro Tagged With: 2019 BFI London Film Festival, Al Pacino, Anna Paquin, Bobby Cannavale, Domenick Lombardozzi, Harvey Keitel, Jack Huston, jesse plemons, Joe Pesci, Martin Scorsese, Ray Romano, Robert De Niro, Stephen Graham, The Irishman

Robert Downey Jr. responds to Martin Scorsese’s Marvel criticism

October 12, 2019 by Gary Collinson

Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese didn’t exactly endear himself to Marvel fans this past week, the Oscar-winning director stating that he avoids Marvel Cinematic Universe movies as “that’s not cinema”. We’ve already heard responses from directors James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Joss Whedon (The Avengers), and now Robert Downey Jr. has weighed in with […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Martin Scorsese, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Robert Downey Jr., Stan Lee

Martin Scorsese’s Joker involvement revealed

October 11, 2019 by Samuel Brace

Did Martin Scorsese actually have any role in making Joker? A new report reveals all. When Joker was announced, much of the hype came from Martin Scorsese’s apparently close involvement with the film as a producer. However, THR’s recent report has found that he actually wasn’t involved in the film, having dropped his producer credit. […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Samuel Brace Tagged With: DC, Joker, Martin Scorsese

James Gunn, Joss Whedon and Samuel L. Jackson respond to Martin Scorsese’s Marvel criticism

October 8, 2019 by Gary Collinson

During a promotional interview for his new movie The Irishman last week, Martin Scorsese ruffled the feathers of fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the legendary filmmaker stating: “I don’t see them. I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well made as they are, with […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: James Gunn, Joss Whedon, Martin Scorsese, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Samuel L. Jackson

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