Highbrow Lowbrow: Martin Scorsese Edition

The latest episode of Highbrow Lowbrow takes a look at the work of one of the greatest film directors of all time – Martin Scorsese. My pick is The Age of Innocence. Scorsese’s sumptuous adaptation of Edith Wharton’s novel was considered an odd career departure at the time of its release. But I argue that its themes of class structure and division are central to all of Scorsese’s films, particularly those with a New York setting.

My podcast co-host Dan Slattery’s choice is Bringing Out the Dead. Overlooked at the time of release, Dan’s argues that the film is more than just a Taxi Driver remake with ambulances.

You can listen to the full episode here.