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Martin Scorsese's America

Ellis Cashmore write on the themes that have driven and inform Scorsese's work.

The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese

Mark Conard's collection of essays that clearly and concisely define traditional philosophical thought through the lens of Scorsese's films.

Scorsese by Ebert

In what will be a "Must Read" for all Scorsese fans, film critic Roger Ebert has written what will be one of the definitive books on the director.

Hollywood
Under Siege

Tom Lindlof provides the closest look ever at a step-by-step look at the creation of
a Scorsese film.

Kindle Edition

'Shutter Island'
Opens 19 Feb 2010

Scorsese Directs
"Boardwalk" Pilot for HBO

Cable channel HBO has given the green light to the new series "Boardwalk Empire " which will debut in the fall of 2010.

"Fargo" and "Reservoir Dogs" actor Steve Buscemi stars as Nucky Thompson, a man described as “equal parts politician and gangster,” who runs Atlantic City at the dawn of Prohibition. Mr. Scorsese is directing the pilot episode.

The premium cable network has picked up 11 episodes plus the pilot of the 1920s period drama.

Scorsese is expected to remain creatively involved in the show and might direct another episode, subject to his availability.

Sinatra Bio-Pic
is Announced

Martin Scorsese has signed on to direct and produce a biopic of the legendary singer Frank Sinatra for Universal Studios.

The late singer's youngest daughter Tina Sinatra will be an executive producer and Phil Alden Robinson is writing the screenplay.

"Sinatra" will focus on his love affairs and marriages (including actresses Mia Farrow and Ava Gardner, who were 2 of his 4 wives), his friendships with President John Kennedy and the rest of the Rat Pack, including Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, and Peter Lawford. As for his mob ties...

[ Read more on the 'Sinatra' project ]

Daniel Day-Lewis
Signs On For 'Silence'

Director Martin Scorsese is about to begin another labor of love: his next project is one he's been wanting to do for over a decade.

"Silence" is the 17th century story of two Jesuit missionaries who encounter violence and prejudice when they travel to Japan.

The semi-retired Daniel Day-Lewis, who worked with Scorsese in The Age of Innocence and Gangs of New York, and Che star Benicio Del Toro have already signed on to appear in the film.

[ Read more on the 'Silence' project ]

I Heard You Paint Houses

Martin Scorsese and Robert DeNiro together again in a new mob movie?

Looks like the script is currently under development by Steve Zaillian ("Shindler's List") based on Charles Brandt's true-crime book about reputed mob hit man Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran.

Sheeran, before his death, claimed to have killed Jimmy Hoffa and dismembered him. Will it be Scorsese who can finally tell Americans what happened to the Teamsters' Boss who went missing in 1975?

[ Read more on Scorsese and DeNiro new movie ]

Scorsese Attached to 'Falcon's Tale'

The synopsis to this film sounds a lot like 'Shutter Island': Man goes into a prison for the criminally insane to do investigative work for the FBI. Scorsese is listed as director, but will he be making it? The book, based on a true story, isn't schedule to be published until Fall of 2009...

[ Read more on the Falcon's Tale project ]

Shine A Light

Martin Scorsese's film which follows The Rolling Stones' 2006 world tour will be released on 4 April 2008. The director shot 'Shine A Light' over two nights as the legendary band played intimate concerts at New York's Beacon Theatre. The film show backstage footage as well as rare archive footage and a host of new interviews.

The music of the Rolling Stones has lit up the soundtrack to many Scorsese films ("Gimme Shelter" has appeared in no less than three of his features--GOODFELLAS, CASINO, and THE DEPARTED). SHINE A LIGHT begins with a few glimpses of the preparation that went into the recording of the show, which was staged over two nights at New York City's Beacon Theatre in 2006. Scorsese also includes some candid footage of the Stones doing a pre-show meet-and-greet with guests Bill and Hillary Clinton.

The bulk of the movie is dedicated to the multi-camera shoot at the Beacon, which captures the Stones playing some of their biggest hits and a few lesser-known numbers. Special guests such as Jack White, Buddy Guy, and Christina Aguilera are ushered on at various points in the show, and the concert footage is broken up by some amusing vintage footage of the band.

The DVD of Shine A Light is available now [ More ]