<p>A recent social media post by Joe Russo, one of the directors of the last two Marvel's <em>Avengers </em>movies, has garnered attention within the film community due to a dig on legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Russo's video is a response to a playful TikTok video posted by Scorsese's daughter, Francesca, featuring Scorsese and his dog, Oscar.</p>

<p>Francesca Scorsese's TikTok featured her father, Martin Scorsese, engaging in a light-hearted interaction with his dog, Oscar. Joe Russo responded with a video in which he humorously introduced his own dog, named Box Office. It was meant to indicate that while Scorsese might possess an Oscar, Russo has the box office credentials due to the humongous success of his <em>Avengers </em>movies.</p>

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<h2><strong>The Scorsese-Marvel controversy</strong></h2>

<p>The background of this interaction can be traced back to the 2019 comments made by Martin Scorsese regarding Marvel movies. Scorsese's remarks, in which he expressed his belief that Marvel movies lacked the depth and emotional complexity he associated with traditional cinema, ignited a contentious debate in the film community.</p>

<p>While speaking to Empire magazine in 2019, he had said, “I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well-made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances, is theme parks. It isn’t the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being.”</p>

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<h2><strong>Response from the film, and film criticism, community</strong></h2>

<p>The film community responded to Russo's video in various ways. Jason DeMarco, an industry professional, pointed out the substantial investments made by both Russo and Scorsese from streaming giants like Netflix, hinting that Scorsese's The Irishman and Killers of The Flower Moon will have a far more enduring impact than Russo's projects.</p>

<p>Film writer Jake Cole wrote, "I could only watch a few seconds of that Joe Russo video bc it was so cringe so I just now found out he ends up bragging about BO which is pretty bold considering everything he makes that isn’t an IP delivery service is a money pit that’s materially harming actors’ careers."</p>

<p>Louis Peitzman, a film writer, predicted that Joe Russo's name will not stand the test of time as opposed to that Scorsese, whose legacy would continue to endure.</p>

<p>The official X handle of BeyondFest, a genre film festival, did not mince words in its criticism, referring to Joe Russo as a "rich a**hole hack."</p>

<h2><strong>Killers of the Flower Moon</strong></h2>

<p>Inspired by David Grann's 2017 non-fiction book, <em>Killers of the Flower Moon</em> chronicles the FBI's investigation into a series of chilling murders within the Osage Nation during the tumultuous 1920s. The film boasts of an impressive cast, including frequent collaborators of Scorsese such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. Joining them are Jesse Plemons, Lily Gladstone, Brendan Fraser, and John Lithgow, among other notable actors.&nbsp;</p>

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A recent social media post by Joe Russo, one of the directors of the last two Marvel's Avengers movies, has garnered attention within the film community due to a dig on legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese.

A recent social media post by Joe Russo, one of the directors of the last two Marvel's Avengers movies, has garnered attention within the film community due to a dig on legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Russo's video is a response to a playful TikTok video posted by Scorsese's daughter, Francesca, featuring Scorsese and his dog, Oscar. Francesca Scorsese's TikTok featured her father, Martin Scorsese, engaging in a light-hearted interaction with his dog, Oscar. Joe Russo responded with a video in which he humorously introduced his own dog, named Box Office. It was meant to indicate that while Scorsese might possess an Oscar, Russo has the box office credentials due to the humongous success of his Avengers movies. The Scorsese-Marvel controversy The background of this interaction can be traced back to the 2019 comments made by Martin Scorsese regarding Marvel movies. Scorsese's remarks, in which he expressed his belief that Marvel movies lacked the depth and emotional complexity he associated with traditional cinema, ignited a contentious debate in the film community. While speaking to Empire magazine in 2019, he had said, “I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well-made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances, is theme parks. It isn’t the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being.” Also Read | Killers of the Flower Moon review: A devastating, utterly tremendous piece of cinema Response from the film, and film criticism, community The film community responded to Russo's video in various ways. Jason DeMarco, an industry professional, pointed out the substantial investments made by both Russo and Scorsese from streaming giants like Netflix, hinting that Scorsese's The Irishman and Killers of The Flower Moon will have a far more enduring impact than Russo's projects. Film writer Jake Cole wrote, "I could only watch a few seconds of that Joe Russo video bc it was so cringe so I just now found out he ends up bragging about BO which is pretty bold considering everything he makes that isn’t an IP delivery service is a money pit that’s materially harming actors’ careers." Louis Peitzman, a film writer, predicted that Joe Russo's name will not stand the test of time as opposed to that Scorsese, whose legacy would continue to endure. The official X handle of BeyondFest, a genre film festival, did not mince words in its criticism, referring to Joe Russo as a "rich a**hole hack." Killers of the Flower Moon Inspired by David Grann's 2017 non-fiction book, Killers of the Flower Moon chronicles the FBI's investigation into a series of chilling murders within the Osage Nation during the tumultuous 1920s. The film boasts of an impressive cast, including frequent collaborators of Scorsese such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. Joining them are Jesse Plemons, Lily Gladstone, Brendan Fraser, and John Lithgow, among other notable actors. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Avengers Endgame director's 'box office' dig at Martin Scorsese sparks angry reactions

<p>In a recent interview with GQ, legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese reiterated his concerns about the dominance of comic book and franchise films in contemporary cinema. He warned that this trend could have a negative impact on our culture, as it may lead to generations who believe that movies are "only those."</p>

<p>Scorsese urged filmmakers to "fight back" against this trend by creating original and innovative content. He specifically cited directors like the Safdie brothers and Christopher Nolan as examples of filmmakers who are pushing the boundaries of cinema.</p>

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<p>The director also criticised the streaming-era definition of "content," arguing that it is not the same as true cinema. He described manufactured content as being "almost like AI making a film" and questioned what these films really give viewers.</p>

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<p>Scorsese first kicked off the cinema vs Marvel debate in 2019. While speaking to Empire magazine, he said, “I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well-made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances, is theme parks. It isn’t the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being.”</p>

<p>After Scorsese, filmmakers like Francis Ford Coppola (who was blunter, called Marvel movies "despicable"), Jane Campion, James Cameron, Ridley Scott, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Bong Joon-Ho, among others have aired their grievances against the MCU movies or their domination of the cinematic landscape that has come at a cost of original films.</p>

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<p>This debate has proved incredibly resilient and nobody appears to come to a consensus as to whether MCU movies are really detrimental to cinema as a whole or not. It is not as if MCU movies are bad. But the problem, as Tarantino said, is all we seem to see are superhero movies. Of course, that is not true. Studios like A24 continue to champion indie fare. But it does appear that way due to the sheer amount of money being poured into the development, production, post-production, marketing, promotion, and finally release of superhero films. And such money ends up being worthwhile because they do have a huge audience around the world, and if they are good enough, will recoup all that money.</p>

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<p>Scorsese's next film, <em>Killers of the Flower Moon</em>, is scheduled to be released in theatres on October 20.</p>

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In a recent interview with GQ, legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese reiterated his concerns about the dominance of comic book and franchise films in contemporary cinema.

In a recent interview with GQ, legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese reiterated his concerns about the dominance of comic book and franchise films in contemporary cinema. He warned that this trend could have a negative impact on our culture, as it may lead to generations who believe that movies are "only those." Scorsese urged filmmakers to "fight back" against this trend by creating original and innovative content. He specifically cited directors like the Safdie brothers and Christopher Nolan as examples of filmmakers who are pushing the boundaries of cinema. The director also criticised the streaming-era definition of "content," arguing that it is not the same as true cinema. He described manufactured content as being "almost like AI making a film" and questioned what these films really give viewers. Also Read | Why Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, et al. are right about Marvel movies Scorsese first kicked off the cinema vs Marvel debate in 2019. While speaking to Empire magazine, he said, “I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well-made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances, is theme parks. It isn’t the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being.” After Scorsese, filmmakers like Francis Ford Coppola (who was blunter, called Marvel movies "despicable"), Jane Campion, James Cameron, Ridley Scott, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Bong Joon-Ho, among others have aired their grievances against the MCU movies or their domination of the cinematic landscape that has come at a cost of original films. Also Read: Marvel actors are not movie stars: Quentin Tarantino on 'Marvel-isation of Hollywood' This debate has proved incredibly resilient and nobody appears to come to a consensus as to whether MCU movies are really detrimental to cinema as a whole or not. It is not as if MCU movies are bad. But the problem, as Tarantino said, is all we seem to see are superhero movies. Of course, that is not true. Studios like A24 continue to champion indie fare. But it does appear that way due to the sheer amount of money being poured into the development, production, post-production, marketing, promotion, and finally release of superhero films. And such money ends up being worthwhile because they do have a huge audience around the world, and if they are good enough, will recoup all that money. Also Read: Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies Scorsese's next film, Killers of the Flower Moon, is scheduled to be released in theatres on October 20. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Martin Scorsese calls for 'fight back' against comic book movie culture: We've got to save cinema

<p>Iconic director Martin Scorsese, certainly without meaning to, kicked off a debate on whether Marvel is cinema in 2019. Scorsese had compared Marvel movies to theme park rides and not really, according to him, cinema. While speaking to Empire magazine, he said, “I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well-made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances, is theme parks. It isn’t the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being.” The said debate has embroiled both MCU actors and directors and other filmmakers also spoke against Marvel movies, saying because of their domination, small movies not backed by a big studio are suffering.</p>

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<p>Many actors working in Marvel movies went on to criticise Scorsese, while some like Robert Downey Jr while disagreeing also said Scorsese has earned the right to voice his opinion. Kumail Nanjiani, who played Kingo in Chloe Zhao's 'Eternals', is the latest MCU actor to speak up, and his opinion is similar to Downey Jr's.</p>

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<p>While speaking to Esquire, Nanjiani said “I obviously love the movies Tarantino makes or Scorsese makes, and I may disagree with Scorsese’s opinion on superhero movies, but I mean, who else has earned the right to have an opinion? If Scorsese hasn’t earned the right to have an opinion on movies, then none of us should have an opinion on movies. It’s so strange that people get upset about it.”</p>

<p>After Scorsese, filmmakers like Francis Ford Coppola (who was blunter, called Marvel movies "despicable"), Jane Campion, James Cameron, Ridley Scott, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Bong Joon-Ho, among others have aired their grievances against the MCU movies or their domination of the cinematic landscape that has come at a cost of original films.<br />
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Iconic director Martin Scorsese, certainly without meaning to, kicked off a debate on whether Marvel is cinema in 2019. Scorsese had compared Marvel movies to theme park rides and not really, according to him, cinema.

Iconic director Martin Scorsese, certainly without meaning to, kicked off a debate on whether Marvel is cinema in 2019. Scorsese had compared Marvel movies to theme park rides and not really, according to him, cinema. While speaking to Empire magazine, he said, “I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well-made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances, is theme parks. It isn’t the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being.” The said debate has embroiled both MCU actors and directors and other filmmakers also spoke against Marvel movies, saying because of their domination, small movies not backed by a big studio are suffering. Also Read: Why Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, et al. are right about Marvel movies Many actors working in Marvel movies went on to criticise Scorsese, while some like Robert Downey Jr while disagreeing also said Scorsese has earned the right to voice his opinion. Kumail Nanjiani, who played Kingo in Chloe Zhao's 'Eternals', is the latest MCU actor to speak up, and his opinion is similar to Downey Jr's. While speaking to Esquire, Nanjiani said “I obviously love the movies Tarantino makes or Scorsese makes, and I may disagree with Scorsese’s opinion on superhero movies, but I mean, who else has earned the right to have an opinion? If Scorsese hasn’t earned the right to have an opinion on movies, then none of us should have an opinion on movies. It’s so strange that people get upset about it.” After Scorsese, filmmakers like Francis Ford Coppola (who was blunter, called Marvel movies "despicable"), Jane Campion, James Cameron, Ridley Scott, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Bong Joon-Ho, among others have aired their grievances against the MCU movies or their domination of the cinematic landscape that has come at a cost of original films.

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