Episodes 107 + 110: Martin Scorsese (feat. Nick Digilio)
He is not only my favorite talk show radio host, but one of the main reasons I became passionate about film in the first place. Nick Digilio, who has been reviewing movies since 1985, came into my life in December of 1989 alongside the legendary Roy Leonard on WGN. I haven't stopped listening to Nick review movies on a weekly basis since then. He's been incredibly supportive, so it was only a matter of time he comes on to the podcast since he's one of the smartest guys I know. We chose to tackle the filmography of one of our greatest filmmakers of all time. And inevitably, decided that we have to record a sequel episode in a few weeks.
Martin Scorsese has made a myriad of incredible films, including masterpieces way early on that became hugely influential. We started recording thinking we could cover it all under two hours, but alas, the discussion for Part One ends at GOODFELLAS, but everything before that is covered including MEAN STREETS, TAXI DRIVER, RAGING BULL, THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST, AFTER HOURS and a whole lot more. In about a month, Nick will come back for the second half in which we start out with Scorsese's only remake to date. Recorded a few days after my birthday, this was one of the best gifts for me as a fan of Nick's show but as a fan of cinema. Hopefully you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, and I look forward to continuing this examination & education in early June so stay tuned!
00:00 - 08:00 - Introduction To The Episode
08:01 - 13:40 - Introduction With Nick
13:41 - 15:04 - Director Parody Song
15:05 - 30:42 - First Experiences, Who's That Knocking At My Door, Boxcar Bertha
30:43 - 01:07:59 - Mean Streets, Alice Doesn't Live Here, Taxi Driver
01:08:00 - 01:34:00 - New York New York, Raging Bull, The King Of Comedy
01:34:01 - 01:54:35 - After Hours, Last Temptation of Christ, Goodfellas
01:54:36 - 01:57:30 - Top 5 Scorsese Films / Outro
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Back once again after only a month and a half, talk show radio hero extraordinaire, Nick Digilio returns once again to discuss the post-GOODFELLAS career of Martin Scorsese. We start with CAPE FEAR and go all the way to THE WOLF OF WALL STREET, and everything in-between. Digressions galore, but a real highlight of this episode comes at about the 59 minute mark when Nick brings up an infamous studio publicist who loved to let the expletives fly! When he discusses Frank Casey at one point, it might've been the hardest I've laughed on this show in a long time. But really, this is all about Scorsese's fascinating and influential career as continued from Part One. Nick and I disagree a couple of times, particularly on the last film he has put out as of 2016. Truly hope you enjoy this memorable conversation, because as always, talking with Nick on my own show is something that remains very special to me indeed.
00:00 - 08:00 - Introduction
08:01 - 35:03 - CAPE FEAR, THE AGE OF INNOCENCE, CASINO
35:04 - 54:44 - KUNDUN, BRINGING OUT THE DEAD, GANGS OF NEW YORK
54:45 - 01:21:17 - AVIATOR, SHUTTER ISLAND, HUGO
01:21:18 - 01:35:15 - WOLF OF WALL STREET / Top 5 Scorsese Films / Outro
Subscribe to Nick Digilio's new podcast here:
https://radiomisfits.com/podcasts/nickdpodcast
Be sure to visit NowPlayingNetwork.net for all of the great shows I mentioned during the introduction. Send an email to directorsclubpodcast@gmail.com and subscribe over on ITunes. Thank you again so much for listening, and your continuing support. Finally, the piece of music I used at the end of this episode is one of my favorite compositions of all time. It's by Max Richter and was used briefly, brilliantly in SHUTTER ISLAND. Do listen to this piece in its entirety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVN1B-tUpgs
