On May 16, 2023, the 76th edition began Cannes Film Festival, one of the most important and prestigious cinematic meetings in the world. The event brings together dozens of personalities who succumb to the cameras. One of the movie icons that did it was Martin Scorsesewho addressed different topics during the interview. Among them are his relationship with cinema and his opinion on one of the commercial successes of the year: Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Martin Scorsese is one of the greatest directors in history. His filmography is full of films that marked the epoch and influenced different generations of filmmakers with their production and the whole cinematic language. For this reason, when he speaks, there is usually silence. Whether or not those who listen agree with your opinions, it’s okay that they at least listen to them. This is stated in an exclusive interview. Deadline.
To this medium he described his cinematic and personal present. Martin Scorsese said: “I’m old. I read things and see. I want to tell stories and there’s no more time. When (Akira) Kurosawa received his Oscar, when George (Lucas) and Steven (Spielberg) gave it to him, he said, “I’m just now beginning to understand what cinema can be, and it’s too late.‘. He was 83 years old. At that point, I said, “What does he mean?” Now I know what he meant.”
Martin Scorsese: Super Mario Bros. Movie
and movie experience
From time to time, Martin Scorsese leaves a statement that causes a stir; especially when they are associated with the most commercial cinema. Some of them criticized Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s not the only director to have reservations about this franchise. Production that could fit into this commercial logic, Super Mario Bros. Movie.
During the aforementioned interview, Martin Scorsese had this to say about the feature film:movie like Super Mario Bros. It is great for young people. But they also grow up. What can be said about this part of their life? Will they think that films were only for feature films or what they call “tents”?
However, the director meant tents. That is, productions that themselves can financially support a studio or production company. For once at least, Scorsese appears to have been careful with his words so as not to stir up controversy.
In this context and not only Super Mario Bros. MovieMartin Scorsese also mentioned the pulse that exists between video streaming and movie theaters. He said the following about this:People in their teens, 20s, 30s, or 40s should see movies as a collective experience in theaters.. But you’re talking to an 80-year-old man.”
Martin Scorsese’s next film to hit theaters will be Flower Moon Assassins. Its presentation is scheduled for October 6, 2023. Prior to this production, the most recent project with his signature – Irish (2019). This feature film received ten Oscar nominations.
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