Martin Scorsese joins Letterboxd; creates list with 69 movies

Renowned filmmaker Martin Scorsese, celebrated for his 50-year career in cinema and his advocacy for film preservation, has taken a step into the digital realm by joining the film-centric social media platform, Letterboxd.

This move comes as part of the promotional campaign for his upcoming film 'Killers of the Flower Moon.'

On Letterboxd, users log and review films they've watched, creating a dynamic community of film enthusiasts.


Scorsese has added 69 films which includes a list of timeless classics that he suggests viewing alongside his own cinematic creations.

For "Killers of the Flower Moon," he recommends pairing William Wyler's 1949 romantic drama "The Heiress" and Howard Hawks' Western classic "Red River."

Throughout the list, Scorsese surprises wuth Dino Risi's acclaimed Italian road trip comedy "Il Sorpasso" in connection with "The Color of Money," and Abbas Kiarostami's groundbreaking metafictional documentary "Close-Up" complementing "Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story."

Additionally, he added the original "Ocean's Eleven," featuring Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, as a companion to his iconic film "Goodfellas."