Martin Scorsese - The Works

*Please note that there are SPOILERS for many of Scorsese's films in this tribute*

What an exceptional director this man is. Often referred to as one of the greatest American filmmakers (which he is), Martin Scorsese is amongst the most passionate and fearless directors working today. Why fearless? He's not afraid to try new things. His genres can range from a violent crime film like Goodfellas or Casino, to family oriented love letter to cinema like 'Hugo.' It's undeniable that Scorsese knows how to make a damn good film no matter what genre or style. With this installment of 'The Works' I tried to focus on the tonal range of Scorsese's feature films along with the recurring themes that surround them.

Who's next? Here's a hint: Toothpick


Clips from 'Mean Streets', 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore', 'Goodfellas', 'The Aviator' and 'The Departed' remain courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, © TM & Copyright 1973, 1974, 1990, 2004, 2004, 2006

Clips from 'Taxi Driver' and 'The Age of Innocence' remain courtesy of Columbia Pictures, © TM & Copyright 1976, 1993

Clips from 'New York, New York', 'Raging Bull' remain courtesy of United Artists, © TM & Copyright 1977, 1980

Clips from 'After Hours' remains courtesy of The Geffen Company, © TM & Copyright 1985

Clips from 'The King of Comedy' remains courtesy of Embassy International Pictures, © TM & Copyright 1983

Clips from 'The Color of Money' and 'Kundun' remain courtesy of Touchstone Pictures, © TM & Copyright 1986, 1997

Clips from 'The Last Temptation of Christ' and 'Casino' remain courtesy of Universal Pictures, © TM & Copyright 1988, 1995

Clips from 'Cape Fear' remains courtesy of Amblin Entertainment, © TM & Copyright 1991, 2010

Clips from 'Bringing Out The Dead', 'Shutter Island' and 'Hugo remain courtesy of Paramount Pictures, © TM & Copyright 1999, 2010, 2011

Clips from 'Gangs of New York' remains courtesy of Miramax Films, © TM & Copyright 2002

Music

'Signal to Noise' by Peter Gabriel remains courtesy of Geffen, © 2002

'Down Boy' by The Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs remains courtesy of Interscorpe, © 2007

'Comfortably Numb' by Pink Floyd remains courtesy of EMI. © 1979

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[xazera]

You have an incredible knack for creating these montage/ sizzle reels. I work at a movie trailer company and I think you should seriously consider getting into this business.

[heresjohnny1991]

@xazera I'm currently in film school, but I certainly plan on pursuing a career in editing after I graduate next year!

[mmontebello1193]

Its been a month and there is no Nicolas Winding Refn - The Works!!! I'm going cold turkey!!

[heresjohnny1991]

@mmontebello1193 Don't worry it's coming :) I've just been super busy with other things. But'll be here soon.

[therealsaintseiya]

ive been checking out all your homages and i have to say your choice of music for most of them dont go well at all. I know youre going to bash me for this but i feel i can critique it because im a filmmaker and these are not your movies. 

[heresjohnny1991]

@therealsaintseiya Your opinion is as valid as anyone else's. For some directors (particularly Scorsese) their work covers so many different genres and tones that finding that perfect song can be extremely difficult. However I do try my best to find tracks that relate to the works of these auteurs. Much like the films themselves, it seems that these tributes speak differently to people, particularly through the choices of music.

[TheHurleyBros]

Terry Gilliam - The Works

That would be awesome.

[theeab1993]

Awesome

[bluetoaster02]

glad Hugo nabbed a few oscars (should have won best pic)

[iboardskate]

re edit with jumping jack flash, tho this did do justice and i love karen o

[MichaelChapman18]

Woody Allen - The Works: The 10 minute montage...

[NeoConnor1]

One more update: 10.Shutter Island 9.Departed 8.Casino 7.Aviator 6.Taxi Driver 5.Hugo 4.Last Temptation of Christ 3.Raging Bull 2.Goodfellas 1.GANGS OF NEW YORK(I always capitalize this movie;can't help it, I love this movie) I think that this is my last update for a while. After watching eight Scorsese films in just the last two months, I need to take a breather. Just didn't know I would love Scorsese films so much.

[NeoConnor1]

My Scorsese list, as it currently stands:

9.Shutter Island

8.Departed

7.Casino

6.Aviator

5.Hugo

4.Last Temptation of Christ

3.Raging Bull

2.Goodfellas

1.GANGS OF NEW YORK

[Cannavaro931]

I really like what you've done on these mash-ups. Im going to film school next year, and was wondering how you get the movie clips into final cut or whatever editing software you are using? I have a mac and I can't exactly figure out how to do it.

[MrOliBoliMac]

Great vid' !! but what's the music you used ?

[NeoConnor1]

I just saw Casino, and I am putting it in the number six spot, above Departed, but below Aviator. Good film, but I found the characters almost unlikable, and usually for the most part, Scorsese characters are more likable than that. Stll, loved De Nero, Stone and Pesci in their performances and it had a terrific screenplay.

[lordtyrn]

3. taxi driver

2. casino

1. raging bull

and hugo is boring. there i said it