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Title: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Ron Harrigan on January 08, 2015, 10:01:25 PM
Which is top of the pile?

a) Taxi Driver

b) Raging Bull

c) Goodfellas

Feel free to throw in any other selections from his range (Mean Streets, The King of Comedy, Cape Fear, The Age of Innocence, Casino, Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, etc.).
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Army of One on January 08, 2015, 10:02:15 PM
Goodfellas, not all that close in my book
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Bevo on January 08, 2015, 10:13:04 PM
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Pumping iron
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: liberty on January 09, 2015, 02:59:42 AM
Doom 
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Alucard on January 09, 2015, 03:24:36 AM
The Aviator, Taxi Driver, Goodfellas my top list from Scorsese...
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: liberty on January 09, 2015, 03:31:28 AM
Another great one.....
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: True on January 09, 2015, 03:36:57 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7b/Goodfellas.jpg)
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Necrosis on January 09, 2015, 05:12:35 AM
Which is top of the pile?

a) Taxi Driver

b) Raging Bull

c) Goodfellas

Feel free to throw in any other selections from his range (Mean Streets, The King of Comedy, Cape Fear, The Age of Innocence, Casino, Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, etc.).

you forgot wolf of wall street and shutter island I think. they are really good also.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: BB on January 09, 2015, 05:22:26 AM
Of those three, I think you've got the order right, except Goodfellas might be over Raging Bull. I actually would put Casino above Goodfellas as I get older.

I go -

1) Mean Streets
2) Taxi Driver
3) Casino
4) Goodfellas
5) Raging Bull
6) King of Comedy
7) The Color of Money
8) The Departed
9) Cape Fear (the original still has it over this)
10) The Wolf of Wall Street
11) Bringing Out The Dead
12) After Hours

Not sure were Gangs of New York would go, it needs a rewatch. And there are still others that I haven't seen.



Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Ronnie Rep on January 09, 2015, 05:29:42 AM
1.Goodfellows
2.Raging Bull
3. Taxi Driver
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Nails on January 09, 2015, 07:39:10 AM
Good Fellas

wolf of wallstreet

Casino

raging bull

Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Royalty on January 09, 2015, 07:45:21 AM
you forgot wolf of wall street and shutter island I think. they are really good also.


As I type this; I'm watching Shutter Island. I've seen in a few times. It's very good.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: cephissus on January 09, 2015, 08:16:31 AM
Goodfellas, without a shadow of a doubt

Shutter island was much better than I expected, too.  Nearly a great movie.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Necrosis on January 09, 2015, 08:23:43 AM

As I type this; I'm watching Shutter Island. I've seen in a few times. It's very good.

it is. I don't think scorsese has done anything like it before, kinda horror/thriller.

the atmosphere alone keeps you engaged.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Dokey111 on January 09, 2015, 09:02:31 AM
King of Comedy

Last Waltz
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: bradistani on January 09, 2015, 09:36:28 AM
Of those three, I think you've got the order right, except Goodfellas might be over Raging Bull. I actually would put Casino above Goodfellas as I get older.

I go -

1) Mean Streets
2) Taxi Driver
3) Casino
4) Goodfellas
5) Raging Bull

6) King of Comedy
7) The Color of Money
8) The Departed
9) Cape Fear (the original still has it over this)
10) The Wolf of Wall Street
11) Bringing Out The Dead
12) After Hours

Not sure were Gangs of New York would go, it needs a rewatch. And there are still others that I haven't seen.





i like the order of your top 5.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: CalvinH on January 09, 2015, 12:49:06 PM
GoodFellas.....people still use quotes of the movie today.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Schnauzer on January 09, 2015, 01:08:20 PM
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974)
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: dr.chimps on January 09, 2015, 01:15:27 PM
Of those three, I think you've got the order right, except Goodfellas might be over Raging Bull. I actually would put Casino above Goodfellas as I get older.

I go -

3) Mean Streets
5) Taxi Driver
4) Casino
2) Goodfellas
1) Raging Bull
6) King of Comedy
7) The Color of Money
8) The Departed
9) Cape Fear (the original still has it over this)
10) The Wolf of Wall Street
11) Bringing Out The Dead
12) After Hours

Not sure were Gangs of New York would go, it needs a rewatch. And there are still others that I haven't seen.
Great list BB. Just my twiques on the top. You rock. Keep up with your movie stuff.  :)  
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: FitnessFrenzy on January 09, 2015, 01:26:20 PM
after hours is watchable but not great.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: polychronopolous on January 09, 2015, 01:28:02 PM
1a. Goodfellas
1b. Raging Bull

The others we can debate but both those deserve to at least have a "1" in front of them.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: MikMaq on January 09, 2015, 01:34:45 PM
Couldn't watch raging bull, got to the part where he started slapping around his whore bitch wife or whatever and it creeped me out.


I know it's probably one of the greatest but never watched it.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: dr.chimps on January 09, 2015, 01:43:48 PM
Couldn't watch raging bull, got to the part where he started slapping around his whore bitch wife or whatever and it creeped me out.


I know it's probably one of the greatest but never watched it.
Hmm.So, You jump in on a decisive movie thread and then puss out. | ::)   
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: MikMaq on January 09, 2015, 02:11:35 PM
Hmm.So, You jump in on a decisive movie thread and then puss out. | ::)   
Not sure what u mean i love his movies,
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: jaejonna on January 09, 2015, 07:16:53 PM
Goodfellas might be the best movie of all time .
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Leatherneck on January 09, 2015, 07:18:02 PM
I'll take Casino over Goofellas.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Danimal77 on January 10, 2015, 12:49:35 AM
Which is top of the pile?

a) Taxi Driver

b) Raging Bull

c) Goodfellas

Feel free to throw in any other selections from his range (Mean Streets, The King of Comedy, Cape Fear, The Age of Innocence, Casino, Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, etc.).

1. Raging Bull

2. Taxi Driver

3. Casino

4. Mean Streets

5. The Color of Money

6. Goodfellas

7. Cape Fear

8. The King of Comedy
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: dr.chimps on January 10, 2015, 02:44:26 AM
I'll take Casino over Goofellas.
And you'd be wrong.

/sorry. that's mean. but you're still incorrect. 
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Danimal77 on January 10, 2015, 09:27:33 AM
And you'd be wrong.

/sorry. that's mean. but you're still incorrect. 

Casino is better than Goodfellas.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: The Ugly on January 10, 2015, 09:54:24 AM
Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, but they're all amazing. As are many others. The Departed?
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: 38-26-40 on January 10, 2015, 12:13:34 PM
Goodfellas, not all that close in my book

BEST
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Army of One on January 10, 2015, 12:26:35 PM
Anyone putting Mean streets in their top 3 is a wannabe arty movie critic.Shit movie, can't even hear what they are saying.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: The Ugly on January 10, 2015, 12:29:35 PM
Oh, and Mean Streets.












 :)
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Teutonic Knight on January 10, 2015, 12:31:52 PM
Gangs of NY
 ;)











 
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Teutonic Knight on January 10, 2015, 12:33:04 PM
Goodfellas might be the best movie of all time .

 ???
 :o
 :P
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: polychronopolous on January 10, 2015, 12:34:50 PM
Anyone putting Mean streets in their top 3 is a wannabe arty movie critic.Shit movie, can't even hear what they are saying.

Agree.

I shut the TV off halfway through.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: The Ugly on January 10, 2015, 12:53:25 PM
Agree.

I shut the TV off halfway through.

I like it quite a bit. It's not nearly as polished as his later stuff, but that's sort of its appeal. It's like the best student film ever made. Great dialogue, and DeNiro is fantastic.

Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: BB on January 10, 2015, 01:08:19 PM
Mean Streets is less polished and more heart felt film than the other two mob films, and that's why I enjoy it the most. It's also is less complementary to the whole mobster lifestyle, than the others. I tend to like my crime films more on dealing with the fringe lower levels of crime, urban decay, etc....

I also enjoy Keitel in it, when Keitel is on, he is every bit the equal of Deniro, and Pacino. The whole interplay he has with himself in Mean Streets is wonderful. The flawed man dealing with the realities of life in that neighbourhood and circle of friends, etc....

It gets extra points for being a Ny crime film based in the 1970's, that was actually shot in the 1970's. It's a small thing, but it makes it more enjoyable. You don't find yourself looking for flaws in scenery, etc....

Finally the poster art is top notch -

(http://cdn3.volusion.com/bxqxk.xvupj/v/vspfiles/photos/HALFSHEET113-2.jpg?1327064021).
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: The Ugly on January 10, 2015, 01:12:45 PM
Does one have to be an arty film critic to enjoy Reservoir Dogs as well?
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: bradistani on January 10, 2015, 02:03:48 PM
Mean Streets is less polished and more heart felt film than the other two mob films, and that's why I enjoy it the most. It's also is less complementary to the whole mobster lifestyle, than the others. I tend to like my crime films more on dealing with the fringe lower levels of crime, urban decay, etc....

I also enjoy Keitel in it, when Keitel is on, he is every bit the equal of Deniro, and Pacino. The whole interplay he has with himself in Mean Streets is wonderful. The flawed man dealing with the realities of life in that neighbourhood and circle of friends, etc....

It gets extra points for being a Ny crime film based in the 1970's, that was actually shot in the 1970's. It's a small thing, but it makes it more enjoyable. You don't find yourself looking for flaws in scenery, etc....

Finally the poster art is top notch -

(http://cdn3.volusion.com/bxqxk.xvupj/v/vspfiles/photos/HALFSHEET113-2.jpg?1327064021).


great post. but don't ever again feel the need to explain yourself to that mental slug army of one.

it's his most personal film. very autobiographical. it was filmed in scorsese's old neighbourhood (as no doubt you already know). some of the buildings and locations used were his old stomping grounds growing up. its a snapshot of an era and people that are now long gone. italian is even spoken as a first language in some scenes for crying out loud. its very 70s indeed, grounded in realism like watching a documentary almost. and yes, keitel was excellent. plus the lead actress with her sweet 70s bush and nipples you can hang your coat on..

oh, and a great soundtrack. in MEAN STREETS you can see the beginnings of the greatness of waht was to come.

(http://i.imgur.com/mUyT6XX.gif)
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Voice of Doom on January 10, 2015, 02:14:37 PM
I find myself re-watching Casino more than any of the others.  Fantastic performances.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: polychronopolous on January 10, 2015, 02:24:51 PM
I never had even heard anything about the movie "Mean Streets" when I received it in a 4 pack DVD set for a gift a few years back but I noticed it was a Scorcese film so I was super excited to watch it.

I even remember specifically mentioning the same very things in here "New York" "1970's" to my girlfriend, but eventually some sort of plot has to emerge and for me it never did. I was bored to tears and ended up waking up in the middle of the film, turning it off and then going right back to sleep with no regrets.

Sorry but a "gritty look" at Scorcese's old neighborhood and it being "his first project" or whatever only gets you so far.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Mr Anabolic on January 10, 2015, 02:29:18 PM
great post. but don't ever again feel the need to explain yourself to that mental slug army of one.

it's his most personal film. very autobiographical. it was filmed in scorsese's old neighbourhood (as no doubt you already know). some of the buildings and locations used were his old stomping grounds growing up. its a snapshot of an era and people that are now long gone. italian is even spoken as a first language in some scenes for crying out loud. its very 70s indeed, grounded in realism like watching a documentary almost. and yes, keitel was excellent. plus the lead actress with her sweet 70s bush and nipples you can hang your coat on..

oh, and a great soundtrack. in MEAN STREETS you can see the beginnings of the greatness of waht was to come.

(http://i.imgur.com/mUyT6XX.gif)

Wow, those are some nice juicy pencil erasers!
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: Leatherneck on January 10, 2015, 03:03:49 PM
And you'd be wrong.

/sorry. that's mean. but you're still incorrect.  
Both are great but I think DeNiro's bigger role puts Casino in front.
Title: Re: Scorsese's Best
Post by: dr.chimps on January 11, 2015, 09:22:09 AM
Both are great but I think DeNiro's bigger role puts Casino in front.
Love the hammer scene. 'You can either have the money and the hammer, or you can walk out of here.' Good stuff.