Scorsese in Focus Podcast

Renowned for his visual, kinetic style, his deeply informed passion for screen history and his tireless championing of film preservation, Scorsese’s innovative and multifaceted work has defined him as one of the world’s greatest filmmakers. In this talk, our experts are uncovering the range of influences that have helped shaped Scorsese’s own films, discussing the iconic collaborations that have defined his work, and exploring the rich cinematic history that routinely inspires the filmmaker. Examining the distinctive cinematic impact of the screen legend, Dr Mark Nicholls (University of Melbourne) will lead a group of special guests including Dr Bruce Isaacs (Film Studies, University of Sydney), Dr Adrian Danks (RMIT) and writer, editor and critic Rebecca Harkins-Cross in a cinematic exploration of the indelible cinematic legacy of the prolific and passionate auteur. Featuring a special address from renowned film scholar Professor Ian Christie (UK), editor of Scorsese on Scorsese (Faber and Faber, 1996). Supported by United States Consulate General Melbourne