Scorsese's Urban Aesthetic

Abstract: A 9 page essay that examines film director Martin Scorsese urban aesthetic in regards to his representation of New York City in three of his films: After Hours, Mean Streets and Taxi Driver. The writer examines how the city is used in each film and argues that Scorsese portrays this environment as a nightmare vision in which a character can easily lose his way and his soul. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Catagory: Film & Television

Subcatagory: Music, Film, Television, Theater & Photography

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