There are dozens upon dozens of books, biographies, film-by-film breakdowns, published interviews, recorded public appearances and moderated Q&As, behind-the-scenes clips, and overall tributes to Martin Scorsese. There is, it’s safe to say, nothing quite like Mr. Scorsese, Rebecca Miller’s five-hour docuseries on the filmmaker who’s given us Mean Streets, Taxi …
Read More »Martin Scorsese Studies the Line Between Good and Evil in Docuseries Trailer
The question Martin Scorsese has been asking through the lens of film for the duration of his decades-long career reappears in the first trailer forhis latest project, Mr. Scorsese. “Who are we? Are we intrinsically good, or evil?” the filmmaker asks. “This is the struggle.” Premiering on Oct. 17 on …
Read More »Martin Scorsese's Career Goes in Front of Camera for Five-Part Apple TV+ Documentary
Martin Scorsese will go from the director’s chair to in front of the camera for an upcoming five-part documentary heading to Apple TV+. Mr. Scorsese, directed by Rebecca Miller, is a film portrait of a man through the lens of his work, exploring the many facets of a visionary who …
Read More »Martin Scorsese Announces Documentary Featuring Pope Francis' Final Interview
Martin Scorsese will release Aldeas – A New Story, a full-lengthy documentary film featuring Pope Francis‘ “final in-depth on-camera interview for cinema.” The film will reflect on the work of Scholas Occurrentes, a non-profit, global education project founded by Pope Francis in 2013. Part of the project has been cultivating …
Read More »Ike Barinholtz Is Comedy's Unsung Hero. 'The Studio' Is About to Change That
A s Ike Barinholtz approaches the register at Farm Boy Produce, the cashier regards the 48-year-old comic-actor-writer-director with a gimlet-eyed skepticism, as if he’s a shoplifter or worse. “Are you famous?” For a moment, Barinholtz can only smile, revealing the trademark gap in his teeth. The live wire is at …
Read More »Martin Scorsese Remembers David Johansen: 'What a Remarkable Artist. What an Amazing Man'
Martin Scorsese has paid tribute to David Johansen, who died on Feb. 28 at age 75. The filmmaker helmed the Johansen doc Personality Crisis: One Night Only, which featured interviews with the New York Dolls frontman and punk rock pioneer. “With David Johansen, it started with the music, of course. …
Read More »'Beatles '64:' How to Watch the New Fab Four Documentary Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Six decades ago, America got introduced to a new band known as The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. “It was like being in the eye of a …
Read More »'Beatles '64': Beatlemania Hits America in New Trailer for Disney+ Documentary
The period when Beatlemania reached America for the first time is captured ina new Disney+ documentaryproduced by Martin Scorsese. Beatles ’64, arriving on the streaming service on Nov. 29, features never-before-seen footage of the Beatles as they arrived in America to unprecedented fanfare in February 1964, as well as new …
Read More »Martin Scorsese to Direct Robbie Robertson Tribute Concert Film
Martin Scorsese will serve as director the Thursday night’s all-star tribute to Robbie Robertson at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, which will be turned into a concert film for future release. Announced in July, Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson is set to feature artists including Trey …
Read More »Kris Kristofferson Was the Gravelly Voice of a Generation — and the Real Deal Onscreen
Let’s say that, in January of 1972, you had never heard a note of Kris Kristofferson‘s music. You didn’t know the former helicopter pilot and Rhodes scholar had written “Me and Bobby McGee,” which Janis Joplin had turned into her signature song. Or “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” which he gave …
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