Chronicles various feature films in Martin Scorsese's oeuvre, from his debut to his 2008 release, the "Rolling Stones" documentary "Shine a Light". This title includes Scorsese's own insights on both his accomplishments and disappointments. It also provides a framework for understanding both Scorsese and his profound impact on American cinema.
America's most respected film critic puts Martin Scorsese's career in illuminating perspective, exploring the different phases and themes that give the director's work such complexity. No one has done as much as Ebert to connect the creators of movies with their consumers.--Richard Corliss, "Time."
