GOD’S LONELY MEN:
THE CINEMA OF MARTIN SCORSESE
We’re screening six of favourites from the maestro of cinema in anticipation of THE KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON screening from Friday 20th October.
From gritty urban tales to introspective character studies, each screening offers a glimpse into Scorsese’s unparalleled ability to depict the human experience with unflinching honesty.
We’re highlighting Scorsese’s dissection of masculine identity and isolation through the selected works, while also marking the morally complex worlds he constructs for them to explore. Many of Scorsese’s intensely passionate characters aspire to achieve the American Dream, but their pursuit often leads to moral compromise and tragic consequences as seen in the films. His ability to explore the complexities of human nature and society has solidified his status as one of cinema’s most pioneering voices.
The season begins with films often voted among the greatest of all time, with crime epic ‘Goodfellas’ and searing psychodrama ‘Taxi Driver.’ Rare chances to catch cult classics include the Hitchcockian melodrama ‘Cape Fear’ and the surreal dark comedy ‘After Hours’ follow. Tom Cruise fans can revisit his acclaimed performance opposite Paul Newman in hustling drama ‘The Color of Money.’ The religious epic ’Silence’ is handpicked for our Chiswick community, with a sweeping scale that looks gorgeous on the big screen. Cinephilic adventure ‘Hugo’ closing out the season.
From gritty urban tales to introspective character studies, each screening offers a glimpse into Scorsese’s unparalleled ability to depict the human experience with unflinching honesty.
We’re highlighting Scorsese’s dissection of masculine identity and isolation through the selected works, while also marking the morally complex worlds he constructs for them to explore. Many of Scorsese’s intensely passionate characters aspire to achieve the American Dream, but their pursuit often leads to moral compromise and tragic consequences as seen in the films. His ability to explore the complexities of human nature and society has solidified his status as one of cinema’s most pioneering voices.
The season begins with films often voted among the greatest of all time, with crime epic ‘Goodfellas’ and searing psychodrama ‘Taxi Driver.’ Rare chances to catch cult classics include the Hitchcockian melodrama ‘Cape Fear’ and the surreal dark comedy ‘After Hours’ follow. Tom Cruise fans can revisit his acclaimed performance opposite Paul Newman in hustling drama ‘The Color of Money.’ The religious epic ’Silence’ is handpicked for our Chiswick community, with a sweeping scale that looks gorgeous on the big screen. Cinephilic adventure ‘Hugo’ closing out the season.
Screening September and October
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Season programmed by Chris Parker. Design by Aguado Polo Design.
Season programmed by Chris Parker. Design by Aguado Polo Design.
Goodfellas
Dir. Martin Scorsese, Crime/Thriller, 145 mins, USA (18)
The true story of Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family.
The true story of Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family.
Taxi Driver
Dir. Martin Scorsese, Thriller, 114 mins, USA (18)
A mentally unstable veteran works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City, where the perceived decadence and sleaze fuels his urge for violent action.
A mentally unstable veteran works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City, where the perceived decadence and sleaze fuels his urge for violent action.
After Hours
Dir. Martin Scorsese, Drama , 97 mins, USA (15)
An ordinary word processor has the worst night of his life after he agrees to visit a girl in Soho he met that evening at a coffee shop.
An ordinary word processor has the worst night of his life after he agrees to visit a girl in Soho he met that evening at a coffee shop.
The Color of Money
Dir. Martin Scorsese, Drama , 119 mins, USA (15)
Fast Eddie Felson teaches a cocky but immensely talented protégé the ropes of pool hustling, which in turn inspires him to make an unlikely comeback.
Fast Eddie Felson teaches a cocky but immensely talented protégé the ropes of pool hustling, which in turn inspires him to make an unlikely comeback.
Cape Fear
Dir. Martin Scorsese, Thriller, 128 mins, USA (18)
A convicted rapist, released from prison after serving a fourteen-year sentence, stalks the family of the lawyer who originally defended him.
A convicted rapist, released from prison after serving a fourteen-year sentence, stalks the family of the lawyer who originally defended him.
Silence
Dir. Martin Scorsese, Drama, 161 mins, USA (15)
In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumoured to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.
In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumoured to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.
Hugo
Dir. Martin Scorsese, Adventure, 126 mins, USA (U)
In 1931 Paris, an orphan living in the walls of a train station gets wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton.
In 1931 Paris, an orphan living in the walls of a train station gets wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton.
