Mean streets Keitel's party

A great scene from one of the greatest directors.

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[kanedaKD]

A band called "The Chips". There's a famous Blues Brothers' version too

[John Snyder]

probably the most realistic portrayal of being trashed

[psychicwhoosh]

I saw Mean Streets for the very first time last week and while the whole film shows Scorsese's great emerging talent as a fledgling director, this one scene showcases his genius. After watching it I was so impressed that I had to back up the DVD to watch it again, and then once more for a third time. I mean the damn thing was released in '73 and even by the standards of technical proficiency in films today, this piece of work is just dazzling.

[Bardi1717]

Pissed as a fart in a night club.... Boy have I been there!

[BPLNothingChannel]

It's known as a snorricam. The actor wears a chest mechanism with a forward arm. On the end of the arm is a camera pointed at the actor, and they just roll with it.

[AsianSharmaCharmer]

how did they film this? what sort of camera shot?

[stasiastyle]

The song is Rubber Biscuit performed in 1957 by "The Chips" also a great cover was done by the Blues Brothers in the late 70's / early 80's .

[tirsobust]

I think this is honestly the first use of this shot in cinema. Go Martin!!

[dog6363]

Barkeep: "So what are ya drinkin?"

Me: "A Ricochet Biscuit"

[CoolerKing37]

Yep, Keitel's wearing a body brace with the camera balancing on a board between him.

[Darkmoon2322]

The weeknd

[DonRMB]

Ive seen this same shot/effect in "Requiem for a dream" (2002) and in "Lock,stock and two smoking barrels" (1998) but this one was the first Ive ever seen and it is also the best. SCORSESE IS A DIRECTING GOD..

[glitchesandglitter]

camera must of been attached to his body