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The Oppenheimer juggernaut has ensured that some of the Oscar races are pretty much sewn up, and Director is one of those. Nolan’s masterpiece has steamrolled through all of the precursor awards and Sunday night is now just a formality. The movies nominated this year all speak to the very nature of being human, exploring the different ways in which innocence and cruelty can manifest in every human interaction. (Also Read: Oscars 2024: Barbie and Oppenheimer to Poor Things and Killers of the Flower Moon, a guide to Best…

Martin Scorsese is an iconic filmmaker largely considered to be one of the greatest artists cinema has ever known. For his efforts, he’s also the recipient of a vast array of awards. Aside from all of that though, he’s also a loving father to three daughters, the youngest of which he welcomed at the age of 56. He’s not the only person in Hollywood to have children later in life, as his longtime collaborator, Robert De Niro, did as well. Now, like De Niro, Scorsese is sharing how he feels about having had a child at that…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeWatch as Martin Scorsese spoke after receiving Berlin Film Festival’s honorary Golden Bear award on Tuesday, 20 February.The Oscar-winning director was recognised for his lifetime achievements in film. In a statement, the Berlinale described Scorsese as one of the “most influential filmmakers in the world of cinema.”“Many of his works have written film history and the versatility of…

Martin Scorsese heads into this year’s Academy Awards the most nominated living director, with 10 nods – and one win – in the best director category. His latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon, has 10 nominations, including best picture and best director.Scorsese has announced plans to shoot his next film, about the life of Jesus, later this year, meaning an awards push for that movie in 2026 or 2027. Yet a new report suggests the film-maker, 81, may make a surprise appearance at next year’s Oscars on account of his…

I have been talking to Martin Scorsese for two minutes and apparently the interview is already over. We’re discussing his most recent movie, Killers of the Flower Moon, which has been nominated for 10 Oscars, including a record 10th best director nomination for Scorsese. But he has been promoting the film since last April, he says. “For the most part, the reaction to the film is beyond encouraging. It’s very, very appreciated. However, I think I want to get back to making something as soon as possible. Like now. Right…

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese is too short to go to the theatre because there is “always” someone taller blocking his view. He says he gets frustrated by “raucous” audience members. Asked if he ever slips into public screenings of his movies, he said, “I don’t do that. People talk and move around a lot. I’m short and there’s always a big person in front of me. It’s the same with Broadway—I can’t go to a theatre. There’s someone in front of me, and I…

Martin Scorsese's period epic Killers of the Flower Moon made history with its nominations at Oscars 2024. While both the filmmaker and the leading lady, Lily Gladstone, got historic nods, Leonardo DiCaprio was snubbed in the Best Actor category. Now, in an interview to Variety, Martin and Lily have reacted to Leonardo's snub. (Also Read: Martin Scorsese interview: ‘Barbie and Oppenheimer’s success offers hope for a different cinema to emerge') Martin Scorsese, Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio pose together…

Lily Gladstone made Oscar history by being the first Native American woman to be among the 2024 Oscar nominees for her performance in Killers of the Flower Moon. Her performance as Osage Nation member Mollie Burkhart has been adored by the Academy, audiences, and critics alike. With this Oscar nomination, big things are coming to Gladstone’s career, like getting to re-team with Scorsese on a very different kind of movie.To go from roles in indie films to putting her name on the map by starring in Martin Scorsese’s…

Martin Scorsese is now the most-nominated living director in the history of the Academy Awards. The filmmaker earned his tenth nomination for Best Director for Killers of the Flower Moon on Tuesday, surpassing Steven Spielberg to set this record. (Also read: Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Billie Eilish react to their Oscar 2024 nominations: ‘We are all so grateful’) Director Martin Scorsese attends the premiere for the film 'Killers of the Flower Moon' in Los Angeles, California, US. (Mario Anzuoni/REUTERS) Martin…

By Lisa Respers France | CNN Someone forgot to tell Martin Scorsese and John Williams about the often complained-about issue of ageism in Hollywood. The famed director and composer both broke new Oscar records Tuesday, when the nominees for the 96th Academy Awards were revealed. With his nomination for best director for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” 81-year-old Scorsese became the oldest nominee in the category that had previously been held by John Huston, who was 79 when he was nominated for “Prizzi’s Honor” in 1985.…