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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Martin Scorsese "went all Raging Bull" when asked why he doesn't watch movies in theaters anymore, but his answer is sadly relatable
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Film critic Peter Travers says his pal Martin Scorsese doesn't watch movies in the theater anymore because of poor audience behavior. "I asked the maestro why he doesn't see movies in theaters anymore and he went all raging bull about audiences who babble on phones during the movie, leave to order snacks and vats of soda, and keep up a noise level loud enough to drown out the actors," Travers wrote on his new blog, The Travers Take. He's definitely not wrong – it seems that theater etiquette is absolutely out the window (especially with people taking photos of the screen like they're at a concert). "'Come on, Marty',' I said, "'We couldn't keep our mouths shut when we were kids.' His eyes darkened. 'Yeah, maybe.' he conceded, 'but when we talked it was always about the movie and the fun we had chewing over the details.'" It's been two years since Killers of the Flower Moon, and Scorsese has several new projects in the works – though none have officially entered production. One of the projects includes a project led by Dwayne Johnson, which has been described as Goodfellas meets The Departed but set in Hawaii. It was also announced earlier this year that his and Leonardo DiCaprio's adaptation of Devil in the White City, a true crime book about 1800s era murderer H.H. Holmes, was finally moving forward after some 15 years. For more, check out our list of the most exciting upcoming movies in 2025 and beyond, or, check out our list of movie release dates.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
The reason why Martin Scorsese no longer likes the cinema
Martin Scorsese, the acclaimed director, has stopped going to movie theatres due to disruptive audience behaviour such as phone use and loud talking. Scorsese expressed his frustration to film critic Pete Travers on his blog The Travers Take, noting that audience noise drowns out the actors, a sentiment that has resonated with many fans online. Travers challenged Scorsese, pointing out that people have always talked in cinemas, but Scorsese argued that past conversations were about the movie itself. Fans online have supported Scorsese's view, lamenting what they saw as the decline in cinema etiquette and their annoyance from phone screens lighting up during screenings. Scorsese is producing a documentary, Aldeas – A New Story, featuring conversations with the late Pope Francis, focusing on the Pope's interest in cinema, education, and community building.
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Martin Scorsese no longer watches films in cinemas due to audience bad behaviour
The director Martin Scorsese has said that no longer watches films in theatres because he's so appalled by the behaviour of his fellow cinemagoers. Speaking to US film critic Peter Travers for his blog, The Travers Take, Scorsese reportedly explained that he found himself too distracted by the chat and mobile-phone disturbance from the audience to concentrate on the film. Wrote Travers: 'I asked the maestro why he doesn't see movies in theatres any more and he went all raging bull about audiences who babble on phones during the movie, leave to order snacks and vats of soda, and keep up a noise level loud enough to drown out the actors.' Travers then countered that Scorsese, 82, likely behaved in a similar way when he was younger. ''Come on, Marty,' I said, 'we couldn't keep our mouths shut when we were kids.'' Travers added: 'His [Scorsese's] eyes darkened. 'Yeah, maybe,' he conceded, 'but when we talked it was always about the movie and the fun we had chewing over the details.'' Cinema etiquette is widely perceived to have declined in recent years, with the ascension of streaming, and the legacy of Covid, meaning audiences are now less minded to devote their full attention to the screen. Fights and shouting matches in cinemas have become increasingly common, while food-throwing and constant conversation are normalised. Some films have sought to embrace the general atmosphere of chaos, with The Minecraft Movie's clarion call of 'chicken jockey' signalling the cue for children to run riot. Meanwhile, high-profile stars including Tom Cruise energetically cheerlead for audiences to patronise cinemas and ensure films are watched on the big screen on opening weekends. Scorsese has multiple projects in production, including a Hawaii crime drama starring Dwayne Johnson and a documentary about the late Pope Francis, with whom it is believed he had the final interview.
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Martin Scorsese Just Revealed Why He Stopped Going To Movie Theaters
Martin Scorsese is done with seeing movies in theaters. The legendary director revealed why he stopped going, and the reason has sparked *quite* a conversation. Peter Travers from The Travers Take (via World of Reel) interviewed Scorcese about his aversion to theaters: "I asked the maestro why he doesn't see movies in theaters anymore and he went all raging bull about audiences who babble on phones during the movie, leave to order snacks and vats of soda, and keep up a noise level loud enough to drown out the actors. 'Come on, Marty,' I said, 'we couldn't keep our mouths shut when we were kids.' His eyes darkened. 'Yeah, maybe,' he conceded, "but when we talked it was always about the movie and the fun we had chewing over the details." Now, a post from Discussing Film is going viral with people popping off with their own opinions on the current state of things. "He's right. You seriously can't go 5 minutes in a theater without seeing a phone light up somewhere in your theater, it's so fucking annoying," one person said. "Marty is right. Theater etiquette is at an all-time low," another person replied. And this person said, "It's a fair point. shushing people isn't enough for me I need a button that ejects repeat offenders from their seats." We have this person calling on lawmakers to make being on your phone a "jailable offense." Another person suggested bringing back public shame. And this person pointed out that people have no manners since the pandemic. Ultimately, nobody asked me, but it's wild that people PAY money to be on their phones the whole time in a theater: "Sadly 100% correct, baffles me forever that people pay 15+ quid then sit on snapchat/insta reels with no audio? Strange, annoying, pure ruining it." Thoughts?
