4. Martin Scorsese
Part of the “new Hollywood” generation that emerged in the 1970s, Martin Scorsese is at the forefront of contemporary cinema. Certainly one of the living masters, Scorsese is able to easily infuse a strong dose of reality into each installment of his work. Right from Taxi Driver up to his recent works like The Wolf of Wall Street, Scorsese has managed to not only stay relevant but has also continued to push the cinematic boundaries.
He does not glorify violence, but he does beautify it. It would be hard to argue that the boxing scenes from Raging Bull aren’t some of the most exquisite caught on film. Whether immediately recognizable or not, it is the spirit of his films as much as the visual stimulation that appeals to audiences.
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