Martin Scorsese Issues Call ‘Save Cinema’ From Franchises

Martin Scorsese is an extremely well-respected director in almost all circles. If anyone gets to issue audiences an ultimatum, it’s probably him. Scorsese has called out superhero movie culture before, deriding it as not being an official example of “cinema.” With the way superhero movie releases have been going lately, he might have a solid … Read more

Steve Martin refutes Little Shop of Horrors misbehavior

Steve Martin is denying any wrongdoing on the set of Little Shop of Horrors, saying he took great care to ensure there was no harm inflicted. Faster than you can say “nitrous oxide”, Steve Martin has responded to claims that there was “horrid” behavior on the set of the 1986 musical horror-comedy Little Shop of … Read more

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream Speech Turns 60 | Chaz’s Journal

I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will … Read more

Arrow Releases Stunning 4K Special Edition of Martin Scorsese’s Hugo | TV/Streaming

Buy a copy here. Special Features and Technical Specs: 4K (2160p) debut of the 2D version of the film Includes High Definition (1080p) of the film in 2D and 3D Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket Illustrated collector’s booklet with writing by film critic Farran Smith Nehme Reversible sleeve … Read more

Martin Scorsese announces a film about Jesus as next project?

Martin Scorsese has announced that he’s about to make another movie about Jesus, following his own Last Temptation of Christ. Many of you might be too young to remember just how controversial Martin Scorsese’s The Last Temptation of Christ was when it hit theaters in 1988. Nowadays, controversy is described more as people getting upset … Read more

Martin Scorsese was Roger Ebert’s Favorite Director | Chaz’s Journal

1990’s”Goodfellas“earned another four stars from Roger, who felt that Scorsese was the only director for this material because he knew it inside and out.”Most films, even great ones, evaporate like mist once you’ve returned to the real world; they leave memories behind, but their reality fades fairly quickly,” Roger wrote. “Not this film, which shows … Read more