In what’s sure to ignite yet another round of sniping, director Francis Ford Coppola has added his distinguished voice to that of fellow director Martin Scorsese in denouncing Marvel’s …
Coppola was in Lyon, France to receive the Prix Lumiere for his contributions to cinema. In a press conference, he chose to back Scorsese, who said the films were “not cinema” and likened them to “theme parks.” The remarks set off the online community into a furious debate.“When Martin Scorsese says that the Marvel pictures are not cinema, he’s right, because we expect to learn something from cinema, we expect to gain something, some enlightenment, some knowledge, some inspiration.
, saluted Scorsese as a “genius,” but said “anyone who thinks Marvel is only trying to make theme park rides is being unjust and cynical.”Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse co-director Peter Ramsey as well as some from a few others in the industry and press. Expect more of the same once Ford’s comments are digested.
That said, I will always love Scorsese, be grateful for his contribution to cinema, and can’t wait to see The Irishman.“It isn’t the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being.”, how his heart & guts are packed into GOTG. I revere Marty, & I do see his point, but…
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