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Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci
Starring: Robert DeNiro, Gerard Depardieu, Dominique Sandra, Donald Sutherland
Rated: NR (Suggested NC-17 for Explicit Sexual Content, and Violence Including Animal Cruelty)
Running Time: 5 h 17 m
TMM Score: 2 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Cinematography, Acting, Some Amazing Sequences, Directing
WEAKNESSES: Animal Cruelty, Length, Themes, Also Directing

1900 (1976)

January 17, 2020

An epic tale of class struggle in Italy, as seen through the eyes of two childhood friends- one wealthy, one poor.

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Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel, Ray Romano, Bobby Cannavale, Anna Paquin, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Jesse Plemons
Rated: R for Pervasive Language and Strong Violence
Running Time: 3 h 29 m
TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Directing, Writing, Production Design, Scope, World Building
WEAKNESSES: -

The Irishman (2019)

December 2, 2019

A mob hitman recounts his possible involvement with the killing of Jimmy Hoffa.

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Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert DeNiro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods, Don Rickles
Rated: R for Strong Brutal Violence, Pervasive Strong Language, Drug Use and Some Sexuality
Running Time: 2 h 58 m
TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Acting, Cinematography
WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Length

Casino (1995)

November 18, 2019

Adapted from the true story of Las Vegas mobsters Lefty Rosenthal and Tony Spilotro.