Films of Martin Scorsese - by Eric San Juan & Eric San Juan

About the Book

The Films of Martin Scorsese looks at Scorsese's 26-movie filmography, guiding readers through all the crooks, mobsters, loners, and moguls that make Scorsese a fan favorite. In addition to an overview of each film, this book examines Scorsese's techniques, innovations, themes, and what Scorsese might be trying to tell us through his films.

Book Synopsis

The Films of Martin Scorsese looks at Scorsese's 26-movie filmography, guiding readers through all the crooks, mobsters, loners, and moguls that make Scorsese a fan favorite. In addition to an overview of each film, this book examines Scorsese's techniques, innovations, themes, and what Scorsese might be trying to tell us through his films.

Review Quotes

Therersquo;s no shortage of academic analysis of the works of Martin Scorsese, but even in that considerable field this book stands out. Eric San Juan mixes a scholarly deep dive with the giddy excitement of a true fan to tease out new and cogent insights on the Scorsese catalog that will prove revelatory whether yoursquo;re on your first viewing or your fiftieth.

About the Author

Eric San Juan is the author of several books including Lakehurst: Barrens, Blimps & Barons (2011), Stuff Every Husband Should Know (2011), and Akira Kurosawa: A Viewer's Guide (Rowman & Littlefield, 2018) and the co-author of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense (2009) and Hitchcock's Villains: Murderers, Maniacs, and Mother Issues (2017), both published by Rowman & Littlefield.