Home » Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Frank Sinatra

The Original “New York, New York” Song was Released by Liza Minnelli in 1977. Frank Sinatra Just Covered It.

Frank Sinatra recorded Theme from New York, New York, in 1979 for his album Trilogy: Past Present Future, which became one of his signature songs. But did you know he was not the original singer of the song? Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” song was a cover. Liza Minnelli released the original in 1977. […]

The Original “New York, New York” Song was Released by Liza Minnelli in 1977. Frank Sinatra Just Covered It. Read More »

1929 Lost movies

Over 90% of American Movies Made Before 1929 are Lost and Have No Copies.

It’s easy to forget how much of film history has been lost forever in the digital age when it seems like every movie, show, web short, or live performance is just a click away. The physical reels of the film had to be protected from age, decay, or being misplaced or thrown away in the

Over 90% of American Movies Made Before 1929 are Lost and Have No Copies. Read More »

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta Was Not Italian, He was Adopted into a Italian Family at the Age of Six Months, He Later Found Out That He Was Actually of Scottish Origin

Ray Liotta was an American actor and film producer and was popularly known for his roles in Field of Dreams and Goodfellas. He had quite a successful career and truly made a name in the industry. But did you know he was not actually Italian? Ray Liotta was not Italian; he had been adopted as

Ray Liotta Was Not Italian, He was Adopted into a Italian Family at the Age of Six Months, He Later Found Out That He Was Actually of Scottish Origin Read More »

Thelma Schoonmaker

Who is Martin Scorsese’s Favorite Editor Since 1980? 

Martin Scorsese is an American multi-awarded film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is also the recipient of several accolades, including Academy Award, Grammy Award, British Academy Film Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Directors Guild of America Awards. With his huge success in the industry, he has truly made an impact in Hollywood. But did you

Who is Martin Scorsese’s Favorite Editor Since 1980?  Read More »

Laura Dern Martin Scorsese Ice Cream

How Many Times Did Martin Scorsese Make Laura Dern Eat Ice Cream on the Set of “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore”?

Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore is a 1974 American comedy-drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Robert Getchell. It stars Ellen Burstyn as a widow who travels with her preteen son across the Southwestern United States in search of a better life. Laura Dern, who was only 6 at the time was an

How Many Times Did Martin Scorsese Make Laura Dern Eat Ice Cream on the Set of “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore”? Read More »

How Much Did Production Pay Jonah Hill for “The Wolf of Wall Street”?

The Wolf of Wall Street is considered one of Martin Scorsese’s most epic masterpieces. The movie portrays Jordan Belfort, one of the most successful, flamboyant, and controversial stockbrokers of the late eighties to the mid-nineties. The film had an all-star cast featuring  Leonardo Di Caprio, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Jon Favreau, Rob Reiner, and Jonah

How Much Did Production Pay Jonah Hill for “The Wolf of Wall Street”? Read More »