It was only a matter of time before we finally got around to discussing the works of Scorsese for a topic. After all, his films have been mentioned quite a few times over the past year, when discussing various actors or styles of film. So, this week let’s take a look at the guy why Roger Ebert called “the greatest active American director” as we all await his most recent film to make its way to Netflix sometime soon.
Join me on Sunday 14th July at 8pm UK time over on twitter as the following questions will be posted and discussed one question every ten minutes.
Q1: What was your introduction to Scorsese? Was the first film an immediate grab, or did it take another of his films to really draw you in? #MTOS
Q2: With such an impressive catalogue of films, which Scorsese films would you consider your top three and why? #MTOS
Q3: Through the years Scorsese has worked with a few actors multiple times. Which do you rate as his best collaborations? #MTOS
Q4: Are there any actors who Scorsese hasn’t worked with that you would love for him to position in one of his films? What do you think the pairing would bring to the table? #MTOS
Q5: Are there any of Scorsese’s films that you feel are largely forgotten or underrated? Give us all a good reason to reappraise the film and add it to our re-watch lists! #MTOS
Q6: Amongst his iconic characters he has brought to life via the variety of actors, which is your favourite and why? #MTOS
Q7: Scorsese films are especially noteworthy for his use of music. Which are your favourite standout moments set to a piece of music, be it an original score or a choice pop-track? #MTOS
Q8: “Remakes are all rubbish!” Scorsese would beg to differ, having given us Cape Fear and The Departed. Are there any films you feel would also be deftly handled if remade by Marty? #MTOS
Q9: Along with his drama, biopics, and fictional works, Scorsese has also delivered quite a few documentaries over the decades. Which have you seen, and would recommend to others? #MTOS
Q10: It took until The Departed for Scorsese to finally win at the Oscars. Was it deserved, or should he have won for another film? If not, what film that year (2006) should have won instead? #MTOS
