Martin Scorsese revient sur ses films iconiques (Taxi Driver, Killers of the Flower Moon) | GQ

"Taxi Driver" was influenced by Paul Schrader's screenplay and Brian De Palma's suggestion, with a connection to Dostoevsky's "Notes from Underground."

The Taxi garage scene, shot in a disconcerting way, deliberately moves the camera away from the typical path to keep the audience off balance.

"Gangs of New York" was the film project that brought Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio together, after Robert De Niro introduced DiCaprio to Scorsese.

"Goodfellas" focused on the underworld as the main character, with Ray Liotta's character serving more as a guide through the environment instead of being the main focal point.

Youthification was used in "The Irishman" to allow the actors, specifically Robert De Niro, to play their younger selves without using a different actor or obtrusive makeup.

The central theme of "Mean Streets" reflects the moral dilemma of living a good life amid corruption, with influences from Scorsese's own upbringing in Little Italy.

The Italian films Scorsese watched as a child, such as "The Bicycle Thief," made a deep emotional and psychological impact, influencing his appreciation for cinema as a form of truth and shaping his approach to filmmaking.