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Join Kevin and Forrest for a recap and discussion of Martin Scorsese’s feature films from the beginning to today! Each week, a new Scorsese film is discussed while we compare the start of his illustrious career to how he has grown as a film maker. New episodes uploaded every Friday.

04/26/2024

009. The King of Comedy

De Niro…. Scorsese…. Teaming up for the 5th time and 4th time in a row. We’ve seen De Niro as a violent mobster, a violent loner, a violent saxophonist, a violent boxer, and now… a comedian?? But not just a comedian, a comic with obsessive tendencies and a complex relationship with fame and celebrities. In this dark comedy we dive into the neurosis of Rupert Pupkin and his quest for fame and fortune, by any means necessary. Join Forrest and Kevin as they discuss this hard left turn in the tone of the Scorsese X De Niro partnership. How does this film reflect the current time’s relationship with fame and celebrity? What is real and what’s in the head of our lead character? Dive down the rabbit hole with us to laugh and dissect The King of Comedy. Learn more about the film here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085794/ https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/feb/18/the-king-of-comedy-at-40-martin-scorseses-painful-ode-to-the-wannabehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_of_Comedy_(film) Where to Watch: As Of April 2024Currently it’s available from multiple channels for free on Youtube, but no telling how long these will stay up. Otherwise it is available for official streaming on: Paramount Plus Or for digital purchase or rental on: Apple for $3.99 Keep Physical Media Alive!: (Goodmovies Podcast may receive a small % of any sales made through the affiliate links below to help us keep the show going)https://amzn.to/3QjWd0m FIND US AT: goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/ https://letterboxd.com/vin152/
04/12/2024

008. Raging Bull

Scorsese and De Niro are together for their third time in a row (4th overall), and wait for it… De Niro is playing a troubled and abusive character who’s his own worst enemy. Don’t get us wrong this is a masterpiece, but there’s a bit of a theme going on here… Hey, this is the fun of watching the filmography in order! We get to see the themes develop over time in Marty’s work. In Raging Bull, We get Marty’s take on a sports movie through the lens of a biopic following the rise and fall of real life boxer Jake Lamotta in dazzling Black and White! When did this come out again? 1980!! Cool, love this for them that they made a successful B&W movie in 1980. Join Kevin and Forrest as we dive into Marty’s 7th feature film, is it a knock out or are Marty & DeNiro on the ropes? Learn more about the film here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raging_Bull https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081398/ https://www.criterion.com/films/29158-raging-bull https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/revisiting-the-violence-and-style-of-martin-scorseses-raging-bull Where to Watch: Currently (December 2023) Raging Bull is streaming: Free with Ads on Youtube, Roku & Pluto TVAmazon PrimeAnd Available to rent digitally on Apple Keep Physical Media Alive!: (Goodmovies Podcast may receive a small % of any sales made through the affiliate links below to help us keep the show going)https://amzn.to/3uVqOtu FIND US AT: goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.comhttps://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/ https://letterboxd.com/vin152/
04/01/2024

007. New York, New York

Welcome to Scorcese’s 6th feature film New York New York, A gritty film diving into the crime ridden underbelly of….. Wait, what did you say? It’s a musical? Are you sure? Ok, I guess I should watch it before writing this. Ok I’m back. Welcome to Marty’s 6th feature film, New York New York, A musical drama, yes musical, that follows the rise of two musically inclined lovers in the aftermath of WWII. De Niro’s Jimmy Doyle is a hot headed saxophonist with ambition to get to the top no matter the cost. Liza Minneli’s Francine is a singer who elevates every performance she joins and it looks like the sky is the limit for her, but will Jimmy get in the way of her rise to fame? With huge “old Hollywood” style sets, whimsical musical numbers, and a full Broadway show medley, New York New York is Scorsese like you’ve never seen him before. How did it land with Kevin and Forrest? Listen to this week’s episode of Goodmovies Podcast to find out. Enjoy one of Kevin’s all time favorite youtube videos with the title song of the film, performed by Frank Sinatra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRv7G7WpOoU Learn more about the film here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076451/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York,_New_York_(1977_film) Where to Watch: As of December 2023, New York New York is not available anywhere digitally to stream/rent/buy. Please see our link below to pick up a physical copy. Keep Physical Media Alive!: (Goodmovies Podcast may receive a small % of any sales made through the affiliate links below to help us keep the show going) https://amzn.to/3t8VfvA FIND US AT: goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/https://letterboxd.com/vin152/
03/15/2024

006. Taxi Driver

Welcome to NYC in the 1970’s. On the brink of bankruptcy and the wounds of Vietnam fresh in the minds of the people. The streets are dirty and the buildings condemned. The only brightness coming from the neon marquees of adult theaters. The people of Gotham,…ahem New York, need a hero. Will this hero come in the form of a politician making promises of a rosy tomorrow, or will the hero be a night dwelling loner, who will clean up the streets by any means necessary. No this isn’t Batman… this is TAXI DRIVER. Tune in for Forrest and Kevin’s discussion on this classic Scorcese film, coming in at number 5 in his filmography, this amazing art piece is deep, haunting, and you can’t look away. Learn more about the film here: https://youtu.be/SoSsh67drok?si=vo3lZwL7PGI55LSU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxi_Driver https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/ Where to Watch: Keep Physical Media Alive!: (Goodmovies Podcast may receive a small % of any sales made through the affiliate links below to help us keep the show going)40th Anniversary Edition - All Formats: https://amzn.to/49NYaKW FIND US AT: goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.comhttps://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/ https://letterboxd.com/vin152/ HAIKU: Loneliness can kill Night brings out the crazy onesSuffering wins out
12/15/2023

005. Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

What type of performance wins best female actor at the Oscars in 1974? See for yourself in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore starring Ellen Burstyn, Alfred Lutter, and Kris Kristofferson.Forrest and Kevin discuss this chewy “romantic comedy/drama” as it’s categorized, but see for yourself where we land on the movie through a 2023 lens. After Mean Streets’ critical success, Alice really catapults Scorcese with a critical and commercial hit, opening the door for more Scorcese hits to come. Learn more about the film here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Doesn't_Live_Here_Anymore https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071115/ https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/16175/alice-doesnt-live-here-any-more#overview Where to Watch: As of November 2023 is available to stream Free With Ads on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlbbPzmioZA For ad-free experience, Mean Streets is available for digital rental or purchase on Apple and AmazonKeep Physical Media Alive!: (Goodmovies Podcast may receive a small % of any sales made through the affiliate links below to help us keep the show going) DVD: https://amzn.to/3sH6rzu FIND US AT: goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/ https://letterboxd.com/vin152/
12/01/2023

004. Mean Streets

Dive into Scorcese’s first real “Scorcese Film.” This movie has everything; Gritty NYC, Gangsters, Drugs, DeNiro, Keitel, Violence, and the big one, Catholic Guilt and a heavy helping on non-PC 1960’s banter. A breakout performance from DeNiro steals every scene he’s in and moves Keitel out of Scorcese’s golden boy seat, but how is the overall story and character growth? There’s a lot of love and a lot to discuss in Mean StreetsHear what Forrest and Kevin have to say on this cult classic that leads to the later and greater films coming down the pipe from Marty. Learn more about the film here: https://screenrant.com/behind-the-scenes-facts-about-making-of-martin-scorsese-mean-streets/#charlie-amp-johnny https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070379/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mean_Streets Where to Watch: As of November 2023 it is not included with any streamer, but available for digital rental on Apple and Amazon. Keep Physical Media Alive!: (Goodmovies Podcast may receive a small % of any sales made through the affiliate links below to help us keep the show going) Criterion 4K+Blu-Ray: https://amzn.to/47osUQO DVD: https://amzn.to/3QLAHB7 FIND US AT: goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/ https://letterboxd.com/vin152/
11/17/2023

003. Boxcar Bertha

Join Kevin and Forrest for a recap and discussion of Scorcese’s second feature film Boxcar Bertha. A big departure from our first outing Who’s That Knocking at My Door, we are leaving the mean streets of New York (haha see what I did there ??) for the depression era south. Where we meet Bertha, the daughter of a pilot who dies in an accidental crash right in front of her eyes. Bertha is now on her own to make her way through the Hoovervilles and Hoodlums of southern towns in the 1930s. How will she survive and even thrive? Join us to learn more about this exciting 2nd outing from our buddy Marty on the GoodMovies Podcast. Learn more about the film here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068309/ https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/23690/boxcar-bertha#overview https://www.tcm.com/video/196342/boxcar-bertha-original-trailer - original trailer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxcar_Bertha Where to Watch: (As of November 2023, it’s streaming for free on Amazon Prime)https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/boxcar-bertha https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/0GQFRN85FI30CWI34CXOLXPOF9/ref=atv_dl_rdr?tag=justus1ktp-20FIND US AT: goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/ https://letterboxd.com/vin152/
11/10/2023

002. Who's That Knocking at My Door?

Join Forrest and Kevin for the official beginning of our Scorcese feature filmography journey with his debut Who’s That Knocking at my Door. Starring a very young Harvey Keitel, we follow his character J.R. as he navigates his first love and reckons with his past and faith. This black and white beauty began as a student film and ended as a feature length film, giving us glimpses of Scorcese’s future film trademarks with great character conversation, soundtrack, and an ending that leaves the audience with a lot to think about. Stick with us as we make our way through the feature filmography of Marty in-order on the goodmovies podcast. Thanks for listening!Forrest and Kevin FIND US AT: goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/ https://letterboxd.com/vin152/ Learn more about the film here: https://www.nytimes.com/1969/09/09/archives/screen-a-first-featurescorseses-whos-that-knocking-at-my-door.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who%27s_That_Knocking_at_My_Door https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063803/ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/whos-that-knocking-at-my-door-1969 https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/21659
11/03/2023

01. Killers of the Flower Moon Review (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

Join Kevin and Forrest for a review and discussion of Martin Scorsese’s most recent feature film Killers of the Flower Moon. WARNING: This review contains spoilers! Listen at your own risk. FIND US AT: goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/ https://letterboxd.com/vin152/ Learn more about the film here: How Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ was shot on location in Oklahoma: “It was a massive undertaking” 'Killers of the Flower Moon' is a true story, but it underplays extent of Osage murders William Hale's Brutal Role in the Osage Murders How 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Captures the True Story of the Osage Murders

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Join Kevin and Forrest for a recap and discussion of Martin Scorsese’s feature films from the beginning to today! Each week, a new Scorsese film is discussed while we compare the start of his illustrious career to how he has grown as a film maker. New episodes uploaded every Friday.

Creator

Forrest S. Verellen
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

9
Rating

Explicit
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