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OverviewThis study examines the life and work of acclaimed film director Martin Scorsese, showing that his films reflect his experiences growing up in a Sicilian-American-Catholic family in the tough neighborhood of New York's Little Italy. The study links the personal Scorsese, his roots, and his ethical and religious attitudes. The work examines many films from Boxcar Bertha (1972) to Bringing out the Dead (1999), with special attention given to Gangs of New York (2002) as a vehicle for Scorsese's return to his roots. The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) is analyzed as a template for the Scorsese opus. The study begins with a biography of Scorsese, and then describes his films from 1963 to 2002, providing plot summaries, themes, and characters. The body of the work analyzes films in terms of male sexuality, narcissism, violence, and the place of women in the director's personal and cinematic world. In addition to showing how the themes of Scorsese's films derive from his roots, the study offers psychological analyses of his focal characters. It provides a psychological basis for understanding the dialogue and actions of the characters in the context of their respective film stories. The Full Product DetailsAuthor: Maria T. MilioraPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.399kg ISBN: 9780786417636ISBN 10: 0786417633 Pages: 222 Publication Date: 17 March 2004 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Roots and Career 2.Gangs of New York as a Return to Roots 3. Plot Summaries, Characters, and Themes 4. Narcissism and Male Sexuality 5. Rageful Warriors and Batterers 6. Demigods 7. Boys in Men's Clothing 8. Self-Image, Rage, and Violence 9 The Good Guys 10. Women and Relationships 11. The Last Temptation of Christ as Template 12. Conclusion Filmography Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsa revealing expose on the legendary director...a pleasurable time spent exploring Scorsese's dark side. Through a trained analyst's eye, we feel as if we've been sitting next to Scorsese on the psychiatrist's couch all these years --<i>Scorsesefilms.com.</i> Author InformationMaria T. Miliora is a professor of chemistry at Suffolk University in Boston and maintains a private practice in psychoanalysis. She has published books on psychology, film, and literature, as well as clinical articles. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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