Martin Scorsese Defends His 1 Divisive Feature for Killers of the Flower Moon That Many Viewers Complained About

Martin Scorsese is widely regarded as one of the greatest directors of all time and has left an incredible mark on the film industry over the past four decades. With iconic movies like The Last Temptation of Christ, The Wolf of Wall Street, and The Irishman, his filmography is nothing short of significant. His latest work, The Killers of the Flower Moon, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, is considered a fitting representation of his cinematic prowess.

On the other hand, Leonardo DiCaprio also doesn’t shy away from portraying roles that can be considered controversial or bold by many people. After all, he is hailed as a trailblazer in many ways, and for good reason. He also learned from the very best in the business, especially Martin Scorsese.

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Martin Scorsese Defends One Major Point About Killers of the Flower Moon

Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, alongside Lily Gladstone, worked on Killers of The Flower Moon, delivering Oscar-worthy performances that elevated the movie. With Martin Scorsese at the helm, the film was bound to be a critical hit.

While speaking to Variety, Martin Scorsese addressed criticism regarding the 3+ hour runtime of Killers of the Flower Moon. The legendary director simply stated that not every genre of film is intended for every person.

“Not every film is for every person…I don’t know if it’s something that will be universally accepted. This one felt right [at this length], and I felt that while I was watching it.”

Martin Scorsese will always be regarded as one of the greatest directors of all time for all the incredible movies he has made. At this point of time in his illustrious career, he really couldn’t care less about what his critics have to say.

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Martin Scorsese Broke An Oscar Record This Week

Martin Scorsese made history with The Killers of the Flower Moon, securing nominations for Best Picture and Best Director at the 2024 Oscars. This achievement marked the director’s tenth nomination in the Best Director category, surpassing the previous record held by William Wyler, who had nine nominations before his death in 1981.

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It’s worth noting that Martin Scorsese’s first Oscar nomination coincided with the year of William Wyler’s nomination for Ben-Hur. Scorsese received his initial nomination for the film Raging Bull. Over the years, he has amassed a total of fifteen Oscar nominations spanning various categories such as Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Picture, and, notably, Best Director.