Perhaps this is a wind up. Even so: the chosen worlds are big tent attractions but inside is depth. Scorsese’s films are classic tragedies featuring individuals with fatal flaws. Spielberg’s war films deal with the collective horrific flaws of humanity. Both deal with redemption
Scorsese, Spielberg, Tarantino... they're master story tellers with the sensibilities of children. Scorsese's obssession with gangsters is 14 year old boys' stuff. You can admire their talent without lauding their juvenile material. Maybe then we'd get some actual grown up movies
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