No spiders or Scorsese for him. Photo: Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images
Given that he starred in three separate buzzy movies in 2021 (Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, and Tick, Tick … Boom!, for which he was Oscar nominated), you’d be forgiven for assuming that Andrew Garfield was still constantly on a screen near you. Not so much! He starred in no movies in 2022 or ’23, just We Live in Time in 2024, and even his slate moving forward is smaller than we expected. In a January 2 profile in British GQ, Garfield took the time to dispel rumo(u)rs of his involvement in two upcoming projects.
First off, he claimed that he will not star in Spider-Man 4, though “I know no one’s gonna trust anything I say from now on,” given that he lied about being in the previous one. We choose to believe him anyway. Plus, he says he’s not starring in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming Jesus epic, A Life of Jesus. “There was a rumour,” Garfield told GQ, “It’s not true to my knowledge.” Would that happen without your knowledge, Andy?
Still, that doesn’t mean you’ll be entirely bereft of Andrew Garfield content in the near future: He’s starring in an upcoming Luca Guadagnino movie with Julia Roberts and an adaptation of the book The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton with Claire Foy. “I like working as well,” he told GQ. “You can’t just keep waiting for Scorsese to call, ’cause he makes a movie every three years and a lot of the time Leo DiCaprio is in it.” Okay, but to be fair, there are supporting parts in those movies. Maybe next time, Andrew Garfield can be the one who lets DiCaprio do coke off his crack.
Andrew Garfield fans may be disappointed to hear that the actor will not be reprising his role as Spider-Man in the upcoming ‘Spider-Man 4’ film. Despite rumors circulating online, Garfield has confirmed that he will not be involved in the project.
Additionally, Garfield recently revealed that he will not be appearing in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film, despite reports suggesting otherwise. The actor explained that while he is a fan of Scorsese’s work, he simply did not have the opportunity to collaborate with the legendary director on this particular project.
While it may be disappointing news for fans of Garfield, the actor has plenty of other projects in the works to look forward to. Stay tuned for more updates on his upcoming films and projects.
On the Dec. 15 episode of the “Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist” podcast, Crystal talked about his time being taught by Scorsese at New York University.
“He was a graduate student at the time, just doing his first movie, called ‘Who’s That Knocking at My Door.’ And it was 1968, 1969, 1970,” Crystal remarked on the podcast.
Crystal went on to describe Scorsese’s looks: “[He] had a big beard and granny glasses and hair down to his shoulders. He looked like everybody. He’d stand behind you while you were editing your film and he would be very scary, because he would look and he was so intense and he would speak very quickly — even then — he spoke quicker then because he was, you know, 50 years younger.”
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In a recent interview, comedian and actor Billy Crystal revealed some behind-the-scenes insights into his time as a student at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he was taught by legendary director Martin Scorsese.
Crystal described Scorsese as “intense” and “scary” during his time as a student, stating that the acclaimed filmmaker had a no-nonsense approach to teaching. “He was so intense. He would be very scary,” Crystal said. “He would come into class and just start yelling at us about our work. But you could tell he was just so passionate about what he was teaching.”
Despite Scorsese’s intimidating demeanor, Crystal admitted that he learned a great deal from the director. “It was a tough experience, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. He really pushed us to be the best we could be,” Crystal said.
It’s clear that Scorsese’s influence had a lasting impact on Crystal’s career, as the actor has gone on to achieve great success in Hollywood. And while Scorsese may have been intimidating in the classroom, it’s clear that his passion for filmmaking left a lasting impression on his students.
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On the Dec. 15 episode of the “Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist” podcast, Crystal talked about his time being taught by Scorsese at New York University.
“He was a graduate student at the time, just doing his first movie, called ‘Who’s That Knocking at My Door.’ And it was 1968, 1969, 1970,” Crystal remarked on the podcast.
Crystal went on to describe Scorsese’s looks: “[He] had a big beard and granny glasses and hair down to his shoulders. He looked like everybody. He’d stand behind you while you were editing your film and he would be very scary, because he would look and he was so intense and he would speak very quickly — even then — he spoke quicker then because he was, you know, 50 years younger.”
Scorsese would reference Howard Hawks always using wide shots in his films as…
In a recent interview, actor and comedian Billy Crystal opened up about his experience being taught by legendary director Martin Scorsese at New York University. Crystal described Scorsese as “intense” and “scary” during his time as a student.
“He was so intense,” Crystal said. “He would be very scary. He would stand on your desk and scream at you if you didn’t get it right. But he was also incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about film. It was a transformative experience for me.”
Crystal went on to praise Scorsese for his dedication to teaching and his ability to push his students to be their best. “He demanded excellence, and he wouldn’t settle for anything less,” Crystal said. “But that’s what made him such a great teacher. He inspired us to work harder and dig deeper.”
Despite the intimidating nature of Scorsese’s teaching style, Crystal looks back on his time at NYU with fondness. “I learned so much from him, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have been taught by such a master,” Crystal said. “He may have been scary, but he was also a true genius.”
It’s clear that Martin Scorsese’s impact on his students, including Billy Crystal, goes far beyond the classroom. His passion for film and dedication to excellence have inspired generations of filmmakers and actors to strive for greatness.
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The actor and comedian, who’s now 76, discussed his experience of being taught by the iconic director on the December 15 episode of the podcast Today’s Sunday Sitdown With Willie Geist.
Crystal said: “I was in film school [at NYU], and Martin Scorsese was my film production professor. He was a graduate student at the time, just doing his first movie, called Who’s That Knocking At My Door. And it was 1968, 1969, 1970.”
He continued: “[He] had a big beard and granny glasses and hair down to his shoulders. He looked like everybody. He’d stand behind you while you were editing your film and he would be very scary, because he would look and he was so intense and he would speak very quickly – even then – he spoke quicker then because he was, you know, 50 years younger.
“And he’d go, ‘Why’d you shoot it that way? Use a wide shot! Howard Hawks always used a wide shot.’ I said, ‘I’m 19 — I don’t know who Howard Hawks is!’”
Crystal went on to say that, despite his time at college being almost six decades ago, Scorsese still feels the same, with “the same energy” when he sees the 82-year-old.
Crystal (third from left) and Scorsese (fifth from right) at the 41st Annual Chaplin Award Gala in 2014. CREDIT: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Elsewhere in the interview, Crystal spoke about living in New York City’s West Village at the height of the counterculture. He said: “This neighbourhood was wild. It was a terrible time for America, but a great time at the same time. Cause all of that adversity and all of the protesting against the Vietnam War. It brought us together … What came out of it was a renaissance in music, in poetry, in art — that we’re still feeling today.
“Suddenly there were voices. There was Joan Baez, there was [Bob] Dylan, there was the Grateful Dead. All of that world was like right here.”
In a recent interview, former student Billy Crystal shared his experience with legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese during his time as a film professor at NYU. Crystal described Scorsese as “very scary” and revealed that he was often intimidated by the acclaimed director.
Despite his initial fears, Crystal also praised Scorsese for his passion and dedication to teaching. He recalled how Scorsese pushed his students to think critically and creatively, shaping them into better filmmakers in the process.
Overall, Crystal’s account sheds light on the intense yet rewarding experience of learning under the guidance of Martin Scorsese. The iconic director’s influence continues to resonate with his former students, inspiring them to pursue their own creative endeavors in the world of cinema.
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Mob movies and TV shows have been popular since the advent of film, but despite how much content has been made over the years, two names stick out as the best and most popular of the genre. First, there is the work of legendary director Martin Scorsese, like The Irishman, Casino, The Departed, and, of course, Goodfellas. Scorsese has been the king of those kinds of movies for decades, but there was also a mob show just as popular as anything he’s done. In 1999, David Chase‘s The Sopranos debuted on HBO and made James Gandolfini‘s Tony Soprano a household name. 25 years later it’s still looked at as one of the best TV series ever made with a series finale we can’t forget. However, despite how similar they are, Martin Scorsese was never a fan of The Sopranos.
Martin Scorsese Didn’t Like ‘The Sopranos’
Martin Scorsese and David Chase have a lot in common. Both are nearly 80 or over and from the state of New York, and both changed the face of entertainment because of their love for mob stories. In real life, no one would want to know a guy who worked in the mob, but the drama and violence sure make for some captivating movies and TV shows. It’s easy to surmise that Chase was a fan of Scorsese and 1990’s Goodfellas in particular. As proof of this, just look at how many actors Chase cast over The Sopranos‘ six seasons who were also in Goodfellas. Before she played Tony’s psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi, Lorraine Bracco had a big role as Karen Hill, the wife of Ray Liotta‘s Henry Hill, in Scorsese’s film. So many more actors in Goodfellas later found themselves in The Sopranos too, from the likes of Michael Imperioli to Vince Pastore and Tony Sircio.
There is so much crossover that you’d actually think Goodfellas and The Sopranos were related, but as much as Chase seemed to love Scorsese’s work, it’s a feeling that surprisingly wasn’t mutual. In a 2019 interview with BFI, the director explained why he never connected with the HBO series, saying:
“I think I only saw one episode of The Sopranos, for example, because I can’t identify with that generation of the underworld. They live in New Jersey with the big houses? I don’t get it. They use language – four-letter words – in front of their daughters, at the dinner table? I don’t get that. I just didn’t grow up that way.”
Martin Scorsese’s Mob Movies Are Filled With Vile Characters
This answer came from the interviewer talking about how the characters in The Sopranos love Goodfellas. Perhaps Scorsese saw the series as ripping him off because of it, but he argues that in his movies, like The Irishman and Goodfellas, the violence is not enjoyable because of the moral cost. This assumes that the violence in The Sopranos is there for its own sake to make the characters look cool, without any cost being involved. That’s not the case. So many lives are lost in The Sopranos and it’s never glamorized. Characters who are in it for the prestige of the lifestyle never last long. As more proof of how much The Sopranos hates violence, just look at how much Tony struggled with his first kill in Season 1, or how he’s rarely shown killing other characters. Then there’s that much-talked-about series finale. Tony Soprano probably meets his end when the screen goes black, but Chase refuses to show the audience the violence of the moment.
Yeah, the characters in The Sopranos curse a lot and have big houses, but this is because they are foul people who are using their ill-gotten gains to show off. Scorsese didn’t grow up that way, but that’s not the point. Most of his films have no connection to his own life. In fact, so many are based on tragic true stories of mobsters who rose to high levels before seeing it all crash down.
Tony Soprano Is Not Your Average Mob Boss
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The reason why The Sopranos succeeded was because Tony Soprano was not your stereotypical mob boss. He had some commonalities but was not a caricature of what you might find in a Martin Scorsese film. He felt real and raw, like a fleshed-out person. He might have had a big house, but he didn’t live a lavish lifestyle. If you were a person out and about and saw Tony, you’d think he was a normal guy.
What really made Tony Soprano work was the inner turmoil. The Sopranos was never about the violence. The bloodshed was the result of or the instigation of an event, but it was never the focus. It was about the personalities. That’s why we kept coming back. It was about the emotional pain Tony carried around about his mother and his work, a pain so deep that it gave him anxiety attacks and forced him to see a therapist. The Sopranos was also about family. Tony might have cheated on his wife, and he wasn’t above yelling obscenities at his kids, but you’d also see him crying when his son, A.J. (Robert Iler), attempted suicide. The Sopranos was like if a mob movie took a left turn to become something deeper and more relatable. It’s a shame Martin Scorsese couldn’t see that.
New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life that affect his mental state, leading him to seek professional psychiatric counseling.
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January 10, 1999
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6
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HBO Max
As one of the most iconic and critically acclaimed television series of all time, “The Sopranos” is often hailed as a groundbreaking show that revolutionized the way we view the mafia genre. Despite its massive popularity and numerous awards, there is one notable figure who was not quite won over by the series: legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese.
Scorsese, known for his masterful depictions of organized crime in films like “Goodfellas” and “The Irishman,” has been vocal about his lack of enthusiasm for “The Sopranos.” In interviews, he has expressed his admiration for the show’s creator, David Chase, and the talented cast and crew involved in the production. However, Scorsese has also been critical of the show’s storytelling and character development, suggesting that it lacked the depth and complexity he looks for in a mafia narrative.
One possible reason for Scorsese’s lukewarm reception of “The Sopranos” could be his personal connection to the subject matter. Having directed some of the most iconic mafia films in cinematic history, Scorsese may have had a specific vision and standard for how organized crime stories should be told. As a result, he may have found “The Sopranos” to be lacking in comparison to his own work.
Despite Scorsese’s reservations, “The Sopranos” remains a cultural touchstone that has left an indelible mark on television history. Its unique blend of dark humor, psychological depth, and complex characters continues to resonate with audiences around the world. While it may not have won over Martin Scorsese, the show’s lasting impact and influence cannot be denied.
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