John Woo Agrees With Scorsese That Marvel Isn”t Real Cinema

As for the recent debate over whether superhero movies are real cinema, legendary action director John Woo made it clear that he was on the side Martin Scorsese. While promoting his return to Hollywood cinema with the holiday-themed actor, Silent nightWoo gave a candid response when asked if he enjoyed any of the recent wonder or the DC Comics films that dominated the box office.

“I never liked watching movies with big special effects, or anything based on comic books,” Woo said. The New Yorker. “I prefer Martin Scorsese films, that kind of cinema. I can’t wait to watch “Killers of the Flower Moon”. I like old-fashioned movies, you know? Real cinema. There aren’t many films like this these days.

Clearly, Woo and Scorsese are on the same page. THE The Freedmen The director launched a wave of cinematic speeches after giving his Marvel movie reviews.

“I do not see them. I tried, you know? But it’s not cinema”, Scorsese said Empire in 2019. “Honestly, the closest thing to them, as well-made as they are, with actors doing their best under the circumstances, are theme parks. This is not the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional and psychological experiences to another human being.

If you’re curious about which recent American action films Woo enjoyed, the iconic director had an immediate answer, and it’s a solid choice.

“I really like ‘Hell or High Water’” Woo said. “Good performance, good action. This feels like a tragedy. Excellent cinematography too. I tried to ask his cinematographer, Giles Nuttgens, to shoot “Silent Night,” but he wasn’t available.

(Via The New Yorker)