Martin Scorsese

How American Gigolo flipped Hollywood sexism on its head

By Elena Lazic

Paul Schrader’s 1980 film unashamedly objectifies Richard Gere’s narcissistic lead.

Meet the designer behind your favourite movie title sequences

By Adam Woodward

Typography titan Dan Perri discusses some of his most iconic designs – from Raging Bull to Star Wars.

25 films to look forward to in 2016

By Little White Lies

Check out this selection of upcoming cinematic treasures we’re excited to see over the next six months.

Why do women make better film editors?

By Thomas Hobbs

Despite so few opportunities for female directors, women are currently thriving in the cutting room.

Why your favourite directors love Mario Bava

By Martyn Conterio

The cult Italian horror maestro has influenced everyone from John Carpenter to Nicolas Winding Refn.

In Praise of Taxi Driver

By Jen Grimble

How a 33-year-old Martin Scorsese shook the film world when he brought his nihilistic neo-noir to Cannes.

How Martin Scorsese influenced Wes Anderson’s Bottle Rocket

By Charles Barkham

Wes Anderson’s brilliant debut, which turns 20 this month, channels the youthful spirit of Mean Streets.

How Mean Streets changed the face of American cinema

By Paul Risker

With Martin Scorsese’s seminal crime drama finally out on Blu-ray, we gauge the film’s enduring influence.

Taxi Driver and the frightening truth about our current political climate

By Stephen Puddicombe

Is the alt-right giving rise to a new generation of Travis Bickles?

The Wolf of Wall Street

By Calum Marsh

A late-career dirty bomb from Martin Scorsese in this licentious and hilarious essay on greed and excess.

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Shutter Island

By Adam Woodward

Martin Scorsese’s latest is little more than a frustrating cobwebbed box of tricks and twists.

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