Tag: The Last Temptation of Christ
1988 in Film Review: The Last Temptation of Christ
“For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants. For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every…
Martin Scorsese: Ranking His Feature Films
Let’s get on with the Scorsese business in hand. The votes are in, the poll is now closed. Here we will now run down the…
The Last Temptation of Christ: Marty Tests the Faithful
As Jesus hangs from the cross in agony, fulfilling his duty, a child appears to temporarily remove his spirit and guide him through “what could be”, should he decide to forsake his destiny. What he presents to Jesus is a logical and simple argument, a promise of a normal, long-lived life filled with love, children and, most appealing, normalcy. It’s a fantastic, life-affirming sequence and, unfortunately, one that drove the Christian purists absolutely nuts.
Scorsese and the Oscars: Actors' Wins, For and Against (1973 – 1991)
Heading into the 1973 Oscars, up-and-coming actor Robert De Niro was hotly fancied for a Best Supporting Actor nomination. And he had two very good…
10 Days of Martin Scorsese – How To Watch All His Films Online
You fuck my wife? What’s a mook? Are you talkin’ to me? Where’s my fuckin’ money? Aren’t we a fine pair of misfits? Where are the…
7 Steps Of Willem Dafoe On The Long Journey To Gold
You’ve come a long way, baby. Willem Dafoe has had such a diverse career as an accomplished, illusive actor, he’s almost a secret weapon. With…