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009. The King of Comedy

De Niro…. Scorsese…. Teaming up for the 5th time and 4th time in a row. We’ve seen De Niro as a violent mobster, a violent loner, a violent saxophonist, a violent boxer, and now… a comedian?? But not just a comedian, a comic with obsessive tendencies and a complex relationship with fame and celebrities. In this dark comedy we dive into the neurosis of Rupert Pupkin and his quest for fame and fortune, by any means necessary. Join Forrest and Kevin as they discuss this hard left turn in the tone of the Scorsese X De Niro partnership. How does this film reflect the current time’s relationship with fame and celebrity? What is real and what’s in the head of our lead character? Dive down the rabbit hole with us to laugh and dissect The King of Comedy. Learn more about the film here:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085794/ [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085794/] https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/feb/18/the-king-of-comedy-at-40-martin-scorseses-painful-ode-to-the-wannabe [https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/feb/18/the-king-of-comedy-at-40-martin-scorseses-painful-ode-to-the-wannabe]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_of_Comedy_(film) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_of_Comedy_(film)] Where to Watch: As Of April 2024Currently it’s available from multiple channels for free on Youtube, but no telling how long these will stay up. Otherwise it is available for official streaming on: Paramount Plus Or for digital purchase or rental on: Apple for $3.99 Keep Physical Media Alive!: (Goodmovies Podcast may receive a small % of any sales made through the affiliate links below to help us keep the show going)https://amzn.to/3QjWd0m [https://amzn.to/3QjWd0m] FIND US AT: goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com [goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com] https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/ [https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/] https://letterboxd.com/vin152/ [https://letterboxd.com/vin152/]

008. Raging Bull

Scorsese and De Niro are together for their third time in a row (4th overall), and wait for it… De Niro is playing a troubled and abusive character who’s his own worst enemy. Don’t get us wrong this is a masterpiece, but there’s a bit of a theme going on here… Hey, this is the fun of watching the filmography in order! We get to see the themes develop over time in Marty’s work. In Raging Bull, We get Marty’s take on a sports movie through the lens of a biopic following the rise and fall of real life boxer Jake Lamotta in dazzling Black and White! When did this come out again? 1980!! Cool, love this for them that they made a successful B&W movie in 1980. Join Kevin and Forrest as we dive into Marty’s 7th feature film, is it a knock out or are Marty & DeNiro on the ropes? Learn more about the film here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raging_Bull [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raging_Bull] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081398/ [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081398/] https://www.criterion.com/films/29158-raging-bull [https://www.criterion.com/films/29158-raging-bull] https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/revisiting-the-violence-and-style-of-martin-scorseses-raging-bull [https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/revisiting-the-violence-and-style-of-martin-scorseses-raging-bull] Where to Watch: Currently (December 2023) Raging Bull is streaming: Free with Ads on Youtube, Roku & Pluto TVAmazon PrimeAnd Available to rent digitally on Apple  Keep Physical Media Alive!: (Goodmovies Podcast may receive a small % of any sales made through the affiliate links below to help us keep the show going)https://amzn.to/3uVqOtu [https://amzn.to/3uVqOtu] FIND US AT: goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com [goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com]https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/ [https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/] https://letterboxd.com/vin152/ [https://letterboxd.com/vin152/]

007. New York, New York

Welcome to Scorcese’s 6th feature film New York New York, A gritty film diving into the crime ridden underbelly of….. Wait, what did you say? It’s a musical? Are you sure? Ok, I guess I should watch it before writing this. Ok I’m back. Welcome to Marty’s 6th feature film, New York New York, A musical drama, yes musical, that follows the rise of two musically inclined lovers in the aftermath of WWII. De Niro’s Jimmy Doyle is a hot headed saxophonist with ambition to get to the top no matter the cost. Liza Minneli’s Francine is a singer who elevates every performance she joins and it looks like the sky is the limit for her, but will Jimmy get in the way of her rise to fame? With huge “old Hollywood” style sets, whimsical musical numbers, and a full Broadway show medley, New York New York is Scorsese like you’ve never seen him before. How did it land with Kevin and Forrest? Listen to this week’s episode of Goodmovies Podcast to find out. Enjoy one of Kevin’s all time favorite youtube videos with the title song of the film, performed by Frank Sinatra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRv7G7WpOoU [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRv7G7WpOoU] Learn more about the film here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076451/ [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076451/]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York,_New_York_(1977_film) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York,_New_York_(1977_film)] Where to Watch: As of December 2023, New York New York is not available anywhere digitally to stream/rent/buy. Please see our link below to pick up a physical copy. Keep Physical Media Alive!: (Goodmovies Podcast may receive a small % of any sales made through the affiliate links below to help us keep the show going) https://amzn.to/3t8VfvA [https://amzn.to/3t8VfvA] FIND US AT: goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com [goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com] https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/ [https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/] https://letterboxd.com/vin152/ [https://letterboxd.com/vin152/]

006. Taxi Driver

Welcome to NYC in the 1970’s. On the brink of bankruptcy and the wounds of Vietnam fresh in the minds of the people. The streets are dirty and the buildings condemned. The only brightness coming from the neon marquees of adult theaters. The people of Gotham,…ahem New York, need a hero. Will this hero come in the form of a politician making promises of a rosy tomorrow, or will the hero be a night dwelling loner, who will clean up the streets by any means necessary. No this isn’t Batman… this is TAXI DRIVER. Tune in for Forrest and Kevin’s discussion on this classic Scorcese film, coming in at number 5 in his filmography, this amazing art piece is deep, haunting, and you can’t look away. Learn more about the film here: https://youtu.be/SoSsh67drok?si=vo3lZwL7PGI55LSU [https://youtu.be/SoSsh67drok?si=vo3lZwL7PGI55LSU] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxi_Driver [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxi_Driver] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/ [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/] Where to Watch: Keep Physical Media Alive!: (Goodmovies Podcast may receive a small % of any sales made through the affiliate links below to help us keep the show going)40th Anniversary Edition - All Formats: https://amzn.to/49NYaKW [https://amzn.to/49NYaKW] FIND US AT: goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com [goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com]https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/ [https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/] https://letterboxd.com/vin152/ [https://letterboxd.com/vin152/] HAIKU: Loneliness can kill Night brings out the crazy onesSuffering wins out

005. Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

What type of performance wins best female actor at the Oscars in 1974? See for yourself in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore starring Ellen Burstyn, Alfred Lutter, and Kris Kristofferson.Forrest and Kevin discuss this chewy “romantic comedy/drama” as it’s categorized, but see for yourself where we land on the movie through a 2023 lens. After Mean Streets’ critical success, Alice really catapults Scorcese with a critical and commercial hit, opening the door for more Scorcese hits to come. Learn more about the film here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Doesn't_Live_Here_Anymore [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Doesn't_Live_Here_Anymore] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071115/ [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071115/] https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/16175/alice-doesnt-live-here-any-more#overview [https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/16175/alice-doesnt-live-here-any-more#overview] Where to Watch: As of November 2023 is available to stream Free With Ads on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlbbPzmioZA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlbbPzmioZA] For ad-free experience, Mean Streets is available for digital rental or purchase on Apple and AmazonKeep Physical Media Alive!: (Goodmovies Podcast may receive a small % of any sales made through the affiliate links below to help us keep the show going) DVD: https://amzn.to/3sH6rzu [https://amzn.to/3sH6rzu] FIND US AT: goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com [goodmoviesthepodcast@gmail.com] https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/ [https://letterboxd.com/shaggyfdoggg/] https://letterboxd.com/vin152/ [https://letterboxd.com/vin152/]