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Nov 2019
1h 31m

Top Five Martin Scorsese Movies. Plus: E...

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'The Irishman' opens in theaters this weekend, so Sean has convened two Scorsese fanatics, Chris Ryan and Adam Nayman, to share their top five favorite Marty movies. The trio discuss Scorsese's signature themes and visual style, his approach to genre, and what makes him such a historic figure in the world of filmmaking (3:00). Then, Edward Norton joins Sean to discuss the making of his latest film—which he wrote, directed, and stars in—'Motherless Brooklyn' (61:00).


Host: Sean Fennessey

Guests: Chris Ryan, Adam Nayman, and Edward Norton

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