November 17, 2008

by: Conrad E. Salvador

On this day, we celebrate the 66th birthday of one of the most influential film directors in the last 40 years. With an enormous film catalog that has taken us from the streets of Little Italy to the south side of Boston, Martin Scorsese has taken the audience for a thrill ride we will never forget. He has given us a plethora of films with scenes that will truly stand the test of time and will also be studied by young and upcoming filmmakers in the years to come. And this ladies and gentlemen, is what makes him so special. The scenes you are about to watch will always be remembered for their visual achievements and quoted verbatim by the Scorsese faithful.

The 5 Best Movie Scenes Directed by Martin Scorsese:

- Raging Bull

“And though I can fight, I’d much rather recite…” — Jake LaMotta

5. The Infidelity Issue:

4. The Waterfront Speech:

- Goodfellas

“As far back as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a gangster.” — Henry Hill

3. The Copacabana:

2. The Funny Guy:

- Taxi Driver

“There’s no escape, I’m God’s lonely man… ” – Travis Bickle

1. The Most Famous Scene: