The King of Comedy features Rupert Pupkin’s (Robert De Niro) story of his love for Jerry Langford (Jerry Lewis), a late night talk show host. Pupkin’s love, however, borders on obsession and leads to a slew…
Martin Scorsese
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With Godzilla vs. Kong welcoming people back to theaters, extra attention is on the versus/crossover subgenre. It’s not the first time, and it surely won’t be the last time we see two iconic movie characters…
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
The Cinerama Dome Shutters Its Doors and the Gang Watches ‘After Hours’
Earlier this week it was both shockingly and suddenly revealed that Arclight Cinemas and the Cinerama Dome would be closing their doors. Nick, Brennan, and I discuss this crushing blow to the Hollywood moviegoing experience…
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This week, Martin Scorsese again shook Marvel Twitter to its core with an essay filled with controversial statements. Well, not exactly filled or controversial, but an uproar it caused nonetheless. Nick and I offer our…
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In case you were not aware, Goodfellas actually doesn’t have good fellas in it. I don’t mean the actors — the actors are great and are on par with every other Martin Scorsese film. What I…
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Here at MovieBabble, we like to watch movies, obviously. However, the Coronavirus has created a sudden drop off in the number of new movies for us to watch. But we will not be stopped, and…
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Retrospectives
Is Scorsese’s ‘Shutter Island’ More Than Its Divisive Twist?
by Olivia Hillby Olivia HillIt’s been 10 years since the release of Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island and hence, 10 years since I was totally enthralled and disturbed by it as a 14-year-old. When I first heard the film’s ominous…
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Trends
The Best Times to Use the Clip of Adam Driver Yelling in ‘Marriage Story’ on Film Twitter
by Nick Kushby Nick KushBy the power of Netflix, Marriage Story, a fairly serious drama about an insanely contentious divorce, has been memed to death by Film Twitter and beyond. Stills of Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson arguing about…
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Years removed from movies like Goodfellas, Casino, Mean Streets, and even The Departed, Martin Scorsese returned to the gangster genre with The Irishman, which acts as a direct commentary on those previous films. And his…
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When it comes to movies, it’s been a particularly good year for me. I don’t expect to come across another year quite like it any time soon. The magic started at the end of May…
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What are movies? What makes one movie “cinema” and another a “theme park ride”? These clickbait questions have been on everyone’s mind lately. Martin Scorcese and Francis Ford Coppola have been asked to comment on…
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Condemns the Franchise to an Even Darker Fate. Plus: October Winners and Losers!
Terminator: Dark Fate has come hot on the heels of Terminator: Genisys to even bleaker returns. The Arnold Schwarzenegger-driven project once again fails to live up to its former glory. Could this be the last we’ll see…
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ and ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ are Headliners in a Crowded Weekend
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, the sequel nobody asked for (seriously) is struggling in its domestic debut. However, the film is kept afloat by its strong overseas numbers. Joker continues to hold strong in the number two spot,…
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘Joker’ Ignites Debate (and Box Office Success) as Martin Scorsese Upsets an Entire Fandom
After months of anticipation and controversy, Joker is released to the public. The Joaquin Phoenix-led superhero drama is shattering expectations and fanboys alike. Following it from a long way off is Abominable in the number two spot. Downton Abbey continues…
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Some songs are just way too overused in movies. It seems every movie or movie trailer latches on to a small batch of songs, fearing to branch out to anything unique or exciting. Just by…
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In the film industry today, many directors have become associated with certain kind of films and with certain stylistic choices. For example, when people think about action/adventure movies Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams and so many…
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As more and more content moves online, it appears that Martin Scorsese will be joining the new age in teaching an online film course. The Report The great director is going to debut a series…
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Martin Scorsese has made a living of retelling outrageous, true stories surrounding flawed characters and their connections with less than reputable characters. Casino, Scorsese’s eighth team-up with Robert De Niro, depicts a truly burdensome time…
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Reviews
Trailer Drops for Martin Scorsese’s ‘Silence’ Only Weeks Before Release
by Nick Kushby Nick KushRight before Thanksgiving, Paramount released the first trailer for the next movie directed by the legend Martin Scorsese, entitled Silence, which you can watch here on YouTube. What makes this move curious is that the…