James Gunn and Joss Whedon have responded to Martin Scorsese's Marvel disses
And he isn’t even wearing his reading glasses. Photo: Jim Spellman/WireImage It’s the championship battle of the century. In one corner, fresh off The Irishman starring Robert De Niro, it’s legendary director Martin Scorsese. And in this corner, Marvel Cinematic Universe mastermind Kevin Feige. Let’s get ready to rumble! Scorsese has already kicked open the library doors, reading Marvel *ahem* “films” for filth in Empire magazine.
Update, October 5: In a totally unexpected and shocking development [sarcasm voices lessens], a few directors have voiced their annoyance on social media about Scorsese’s comments. James Gunn, who directed Guardians of the Galaxy, was particularly disappointed with the Marvel bashing. “Martin Scorsese is one of my 5 favorite living filmmakers. I was outraged when people picketed The Last Temptation of Christ without having seen the film.
Joss Whedon and Doctor Strange screenwriter C. Robert Cargill also tried to understand Scorsese’s point of view, but …
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