#1030: SCORSESE, Martin: Scorsese Shorts (1963-78)

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SCORSESE, Martin (United States)
Scorsese Shorts [1963-78]
Spine #1030
Blu-ray


This compilation of five early short films by Martin Scorsese offers a fascinating window onto his artistic development. Spanning the years from Scorsese's time at NYU in the mid-1960s to the late '70s, when he was emerging as one of the era's most electrifying talents. Scorsese Shorts centers on the intimate home movie Italianamerican — a loving snapshot of the director's parents — and American Boy, a free-wheeling portrait of a larger-than-life raconteur. Also included are The Big Shave, a daringly visceral response to America's involvement in Vietnam, and the bracing student films What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? and It's Not Just You, Murray! Touching on many of Scorsese's key themes — Italian American identity, family, his beloved New York City -- these are hilarious, candid, and illuminating works from the preeminent American filmmaker of our time.

135 minutes
Black and White/Color
Monaural
1:33:1 aspect ratio
Criterion Release 2020
Director/Writer


Martin Scorsese was 32 when he directed Italianamerican.
He was 36 when he directed American Boy.
He was 25 when he directed The Big Shave.
He was 22 when he directed It’s Not Just You, Murray!

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Film Rating (0-60):

60

The Extras

 The Booklet

Forty-four page booklet featuring an essay by critic Bilge Ebiri and storyboards, treatments, and correspondence from Scorsese’s archive.

Commentary

None.

Conversation

Between director Scorsese and film critic Farran Smith Nehme.

Discussion

Among filmmakers Ari Aster and Josh and Benny Safdie.

Public-radio interview

From 1970 with Scorsese.

Extras Rating (0-40):

39

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