Martin Scorsese, Who is Vocally Anti-Marvel/DC, Says “What else can I do” Except Make Movies at 80: “Doing what he loves, still making masterpieces”
Martin Scorsese is arguably the most talented and extraordinary American film director. Scorsese easily sits on top of the Pantheons in the entertainment industry. His directing genius has earned him several critically acclaimed awards. Enough A-list stars have collaborated and worked on his iconic passion projects over the years in Hollywood.
His contribution to the silver screen has been inspiring to say the least. The veteran director recently made a bombshell remark in his brutally honest interview. When asked if he still had the “fire to get back behind the camera” and direct even at 80, he replied, “I wish I could take a break for eight weeks and make a film at the same time.”
Martin Scorsese Reflecting on His Hollywood Career
The director is getting candid like never before. In a recent interview with Deadline, Martin Scorsese spoke about his upcoming directorial Killers of the Flower Moon, which premiered recently at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2023, and received a euphoric nine-minute standing ovation. He further talked about whether or not he would still be interested in directing movies at 80. To this, Scorsese said:
“Got to. Got to. Yeah. I wish I could take a break for eight weeks and make a film at the same time. The whole world has opened up to me, but it’s too late. It’s too late. I’m old. I read stuff. I see things. I want to tell stories, and there’s no more time. Kurosawa, when he got his Oscar when George [Lucas] and Steven [Spielberg] gave it to him, he said, “I’m only now beginning to see the possibility of what cinema could be, and it’s too late.” He was 83. At the time, I said, “What does he mean?” Now I know what he means.
Martin Scorsese also spoke regarding the future of major theatrical films. He said,
“Who said cinema was going to continue the way it has for the past hundred years? In the past 25 years, things have changed. Who says it’s going to continue to exist that way? Where people would go see a film like Out of the Past or The Bad and the Beautiful; in a theater on a giant screen with 1,000 or 2,000 people in the audience on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon or evening?”
He added,
“I would like it to continue that way because I knew it that way. And I do; know that a communal experience with an audience, with any film on a big screen, is better than one where you’re watching alone. I know that. Well, the nature of the technology is such that a whole new world has been created. In that world, there are certain films, for example, that even I would say, “Let’s wait and see it on streaming.”
Following his interview, many fans of the director tweeted their regard for Scorsese. Read some of the Tweets here.
https://twitter.com/devarsighosh/status/1658436878884827136?s=20
Man's doing what he loves, and still making masterpieces doing it.
— Charles (@tyefighter99) May 21, 2023
Perhaps he needs to find a new way to convey all the wisdom/insight/skill he accumulated over the years? Many artists peak at old age.
— Mark Schouten (@MarkSchouten3) May 16, 2023
He makes fantastic movies it gonna be a sad day if he retires but deserves it
— Steve (@DankRhythm) May 21, 2023
https://twitter.com/GintokiJP/status/1660329368386953216?s=20
Amazing. You love to see people his age thriving and planning like they’re gonna live forever. Inspirational. Can’t wait to see his new movie 😃
— James J 🐢 (@VanWinkle2112) May 22, 2023
Martin Scorsese is the recipient of several prominent accolades, including a Grammy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, two Directors Guild of America Awards, and an Academy Award.
A Brief Note on Martin Scorsese’s Career
Martin Scorsese is a phenomenal director and is a titan of Hollywood. One of the biggest names in the industry, he has beautifully helmed several landmark projects. His creativity and talent are exceptional, which is why his work is considered the best that Hollywood has ever seen in the recent past.
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The director has made several iconic films and is easily one of the best filmmakers to have ever existed in the entertainment industry. His extraordinary storytelling art has won him millions of fans worldwide. Several of his films have undoubtedly dominated the box office numbers, and he established himself as one of the most in-demand director in showbiz.
Several big stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Joe Pesci, Ray Liotta, Nick Nolte, and Matt Damon have collaborated with him on his ambitious projects over the years. His contribution to cinema has won him many awards throughout his wide-ranging career.
Source: Deadline
