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Welcome to Film School Dropout, where film critic Ben Friedman and today's guest Variety's Senior Awards Editor Clayton Davis (  @ByClaytonDavis  ) embark on a profound journey into the world of cinema and faith. In this video, we'll be delving deep into Martin Scorsese's thought-provoking masterpiece, "Silence." This film is a testament to Scorsese's own faith, as we...

Directed by the legendary Martin Scorsese, "The Wolf of Wall Street" is a rollercoaster ride through the life of Jordan Belfort, a charismatic stockbroker who defrauded countless investors during the 1990s. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Belfort, the film presents a captivating portrayal of his extravagant lifestyle, unscrupulous business practices, and the ultimate downfall of his empire...

Hey there, fellow cinephiles! 🎥 Get ready to embark on a cinematic adventure as we delve into the magical world of Martin Scorsese's "Hugo." Joining me in this video is none other than the hilarious comedian, early Youtube Film Critic, and 1/2 of the Schmoes himself, Mark Ellis! In this discussion, we're not just talking about the film itself, but also exploring the fascinating...

Welcome to our YouTube analysis of 'Shutter Island' (2010). In this video, comedy writer Spencer Roth Rose and critic Ben Friedman delve deep into Martin Scorsese's psychological thriller to uncover hidden meanings, symbolism, and the intricacies of the storyline. Join us as we explore the complex characters portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo, dissect the film's themes...

"No one gives it to you, you have to take it." In 2007, Martin Scorsese found himself finally triumph winning both Best Director and Best Picture, for his crime-thriller The Departed. o take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mo...

Are you a film enthusiast or a Leonardo DiCaprio fan looking for captivating insights into his journey to stardom? Look no further! In this episode of Film School Dropout, critics Zaki Hasan (IGN, San Francisco Chronicle) and Ben Friedman (Highbrow Magazine) take a deep dive into the iconic movie "The Aviator" and how it played a pivotal role in shaping Leo's career. Join us as we un...

Welcome to my film podcast where we dive deep into the cinematic world! In this episode, Professor Forrest Hartman joins Ben Friedman as they explore the historical epic, "Gangs of New York." Like Killers of the Flower Moon, Gangs of New York is a period piece American story that explores the past to make sense of the present. Join us as we dissect the film's brilliant storytelling,...

Kundun (1997) - Unmasking Disney's Cowardice in the Face of China's Pressure Prepare to delve into the untold story of "Kundun" (1997), a Martin Scorsese film that has been buried by controversy and Disney's seemingly appeasing stance towards China. Join Drew McWeeny and Ben Friedman as we uncover the complex web of censorship, politics, and corporate decisions that led to th...

n honor of Killers of the Flower Moon release today, Welcome to our in-depth analysis and discussion of Martin Scorsese's classic film, "Casino" (1995). In this video, Mariah Owen and Ben Friedman dive deep into the world of mobsters, casinos, and the glitz of Las Vegas as we dissect the storytelling, characters, and cinematography that make this movie a true cinematic masterpiece....

n this video, we delve into the suspenseful masterpiece that is Martin Scorsese's "Cape Fear" (1991). Join us as we explore the genius of Scorsese's direction, Robert De Niro's chilling portrayal of Max Cady, and the thrilling cat-and-mouse game that unfolds in this iconic thriller. We'll discuss the film's themes, its impact on the thriller genre, and its enduring le...

Discover the cinematic masterpiece that is Martin Scorsese's most beloved film, Goodfellas. Follow the rise and fall of Henry Hill, played by Ray Liotta, as he delves into the world of organized crime. This classic crime drama, featuring Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, is a must-watch for any film enthusiast. Join us for a journey through the gritty streets of New York and the power struggles of...

Brace yourselves for an incendiary exploration of the most outrage-inducing, faith-challenging film in cinematic history - "The Last Temptation of Christ." 🎬 Delve into the scandal, blasphemy accusations, and the tempestuous controversy that continues to ignite passionate debates. Experience the audacity of Martin Scorsese's 1988 masterpiece that dared to redefine religion and spiri...

"Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Movie Review & Ultimate Song Ranking!" is now live! We, alongside special guest Meredith Loftus, dissect this game-changing concert film and rank the best song from each Taylor Swift album. Experience the evolution of Swift's music, from the heartfelt ballads of "Taylor Swift" to the pop anthems of "1989", the lyrical masterpieces...

1986, the summer of Tom Cruise's ascension. In the span of one year Cruise starred in Top Gun and Martin Scorsese's The Color of Money opposite Paul Newman. But how did this pool hustling sports drama turn Tom Cruise into the biggest star in the world? And how did this film essentially save Martin Scorsese's career? Plus, how did this film lead to Paul Newman's first best actor win...

In this thought-provoking video, film fans Jason Alley (Sactown Movie Buffs) and Ben Friedman dive deep into Martin Scorsese's criminally underrated film, "After Hours." Join us as we unpack the themes, symbolism, and wackiness that make this movie an absolute gem. Guest Links: Sactown Movie Buffs: https://www.sactownmoviebuffs.com/

With 'Killers of the Flower Moon' just weeks away, film reviewers Brian and Ben discuss Martin Scorsese's most "slept on" film, THE KING OF COMEDY! Rupert Pupkin, is an aspiring comedy hoping to make it big on The Jerry Langford Show (Jerry Lewis). Robert De Niro stars as Pupkin. Guest Links Find Brian Rowe YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAwardsContender X: https://tw...

With 'Killers of the Flower Moon' just weeks away, film reviewers Ben and Isaac discuss Martin Scorsese's masterpiece, Raging Bull, which features maybe Robert De Niro's best performance in his career as Jake LaMotta. 'Raging Bull' stars DeNiro and Joe Pesci and features a screenplay by Paul Schrader. Guest Links Find Cody Dericks Letterboxd: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/codymon...

On March 30, 1981 President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. Hinckley believed that assassinating a living President would impress actress Jodie Foster. Thus, Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver lives in infamy due to its complicated connected to the assassination attempt. With 'Killers of the Flower Moon' just weeks away, film critic Ben Friedman is joined by filmmake...

With 'Killers of the Flower Moon' just weeks away, film writers Ben and Cody join together to discuss Martin Scorsese's first Oscar winning film, 1974's 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' starring Ellen Burstyn, Kris Kristofferson, Alfred Letter Harvey Keitel, and Jodie Foster. Guest: Cody Dericks. Chicago based Film Writer and podcaster for Next Best Picture. Guest Link...

With 'Killers of the Flower Moon' just weeks away, film critic Ben covers Martin Scorsese's 2nd film, Boxcar Bertha, an exploitation romance-crime movie starring Barbara Hershey and produced by Roger Corman.

With 'Killers of the Flower Moon' just weeks away, film critics Ben and Thomas join together to start at the beginning of Martin Scorsese's career and discuss his 1967 film, 'Who's That Knocking at My Door' starring Harvey Keitel and Zina Bethune. Guest: Thomas Stoneham-Judge. Seattle Based Film Critic & Founder of ForReel Guest Links Find Thomas Stoneham-Judge YouTube:...

The Exorcist: Believer releases in theaters October 6, 2023 and film critic Ben Friedman is here to give his spoiler free thoughts! A sequel to 1973's "The Exorcist", David Gordon Green's sequel follows two families who daughters become possessed by the devil. Leslie Odom Jr., Ellen Burstyn, and Ann Dowd star. The Exorcist: Believer is released by Universal Pictures and produced...

Stephanie Hsu, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jean Smart, Women Talking, Dolly De Leon, Keke Palmer, Whoopi! Who will score a best supporting actress nomination?  #oscars #womentalking #tar #babylon #powerrankings #fyc #jamieleecurtis #everythingeverywhere   🔵 For more of Ben’s Movie Reviews check out Into the Beniverse: https://intothebeniverse.com  🔴 See More of Ben’s Videos: https://yo...

Welcome to The Beniverse and on today's episode I did a round robin review of 10 films with Oscar dreams! #harrystyles #mexico #bardo #guillermodeltoro #shesaid #jenniferlawrence #stopmotion #bansheesofinisherin  🔵 For more of Ben’s Movie Reviews check out Into the Beniverse: https://intothebeniverse.com  🔴 See More of Ben’s Videos: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFrKfnbJtkchQ4gPfcOdTxw&...

Halloween III: Season of the Witch, or as its better known The Halloween movie not featuring Michael Myers! 🔵 For more of Ben’s Movie Reviews check out Into the Beniverse: https://intothebeniverse.com 🔴 See More of Ben’s Videos: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFrKfnbJtkchQ4gPfcOdTxw 🔵 Tune into Ben and Bran See a Movie every Friday at 9am: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-bran-see...