Martin Scorsese Meditates on Age and Regret in “The Irishman”
Much has been made about the technology director Martin Scorsese used in The Irishman to de-age stars Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino. Indeed, it is a marvel, if not a distraction at first, to see the decades digitally erased off of the stars, but it actually helps the idea of the film […]
The Art of Humanizing Villains: Nicholas Pileggi on ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Casino’
He said, “My name is Marty Scorsese, I’m a movie director.” I said, “I’ve been waiting for this phone call all my life.” An in-depth interview with writer Nicholas Pileggi.
Nicholas Pileggi on humanizing criminals in Goodfellas and Casino, plus insights writers can use on character, empathy, and crime.
