Actually, I feel that "Life Lessons" is among Scorsese's best films, and certainly one of the best films to show an artist at work. It's a shame that there aren't more chances for directors to do 30 - 40 minute films, as the format allows to develop characters without having to add on too much plot. Nolte is great.
shareI absolutely agree and have since 1989. I've posted at length about this short.
I'm not going to gush about it righ now as I don't think I've posted about any flick as much as this short.
Agreed. Absolutely wonderful and underrated. Scorsese portrays Nolte has a man of power, lust, and artistry. I love the edits and cinematography: especially the Bob Dylan "Like A Rolling Stone" sequence, Scorsese is painting with his camera. I love how "A Whiter Shade of Pale" is looped so hauntingly for the main character and iris shots are beautiful too!
I feel like watching this movie again come to think of it.
The guy lives in a trailer with his mommy. He's not allowed to watch PG13 films. He says, "I don't know much 'bout them skewls and things"
shareI agree it may be his best and certainly it ought to be mentioned right alongside Raging Bull. I also think Nolte's performance stands next to De Niro's. Which is saying something.
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