Tag Archives: Martin Scorsese

Killers of the Flower Moon, directed by Martin Scorsese, 2023.

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Patricia Markert

with Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons Scorsese introduces his movie as an important testament to a grave injustice. He acknowledges the assistance of the Osage nation who helped him make the movie as authentic as possible. … Continue reading →

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The Last Movie Stars, a documentary series

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Patricia Markert

directed by Ethan Hawke, with George Clooney, Laura Linney on HBO I have always had a crush on Paul Newman. He was an A list actor during my teen years and beyond. His roguish smile, his self effacing persona appealed … Continue reading →

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Pretend It’s a City directed by Martin Scorsese

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Patricia Markert

with Fran Lebowitz and Martin Scorsese and New York City on Netflix I think of documentaries as being directed for a specific audience. Unlike blockbusters or romantic comedies or thrillers that might appeal across a spectrum of viewers, documentaries focus … Continue reading →

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The Irishman, directed by Martin Scorsese. 2019.

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Patricia Markert

With Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Al Pacino. The Irishman is Frank Sheeran’s account of how he worked for decades for a mob family headed by Russell Bufalino who trusted him with some of the most intricate work.  By intricate work, … Continue reading →

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