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Martin Scorsese is widely regarded as one of the greatest directors of all time and has left an incredible mark on the film industry over the past four decades. With iconic movies likeThe Last Temptation of Christ, The Wolf of Wall Street, and The Irishman, his filmography is nothing short of significant. His latest work,The Killers of the Flower Moon, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, is considered a fitting representation of his cinematic prowess.
On the other hand, Leonardo DiCaprio also doesn’t shy away from portraying roles that can be considered controversial or bold by many people. After all, he is hailed as a trailblazer in many ways, and for good reason. He also learned from the very best in the business, especially Martin Scorsese.
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Martin Scorsese Defends One Major Point AboutKillers of the Flower Moon
Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, alongside Lily Gladstone, worked onKillers of The Flower Moon, delivering Oscar-worthy performances that elevated the movie. With Martin Scorsese at the helm, the film was bound to be a critical hit.
While speaking toVariety,Martin Scorseseaddressed criticism regarding the 3+ hour runtime ofKillers of the Flower Moon. The legendary director simply stated that not every genre of film is intended for every person.
“Not every film is for every person…I don’t know if it’s something that will be universally accepted. This one felt right [at this length], and I felt that while I was watching it.”
Martin Scorsese will always be regarded as one of the greatest directors of all time for all the incredible movies he has made. At this point of time in his illustrious career, he really couldn’t care less about what his critics have to say.
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Martin Scorsese Broke An Oscar Record This Week
Martin Scorsese made history withThe Killers of the Flower Moon, securing nominations for Best Picture and Best Director at the 2024 Oscars. This achievement marked the director’s tenth nomination in the Best Director category, surpassing the previous record held by William Wyler, who had nine nominations before his death in 1981.
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It’s worth noting that Martin Scorsese’s first Oscar nomination coincided with the year of William Wyler’s nomination for Ben-Hur. Scorsese received his initial nomination for the filmRaging Bull. Over the years, he has amassed a total of fifteen Oscar nominations spanning various categories such as Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Picture, and, notably, Best Director.
Subhojeet Mookherjee
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Subhojeet Mookherjee is a Freelance Entertainment Writer for FandomWire. A lover and expert in all things movies, games, TV shows, music and more. I’ve been in the writing business for over five years now, covering various topics all over the world. I love engaging in deep conversations with like-minded people.
