Episode 78 : Taxi Driver

Don’t Push Pause

On its 45th Anniversary, TAXI DRIVER can still boast about being socially relevant & controversial at once. It’s a shockingly honest character study blended into a mesmerizing reality & falling into the darkest depths of a disturbed psyche. And the journey of creating this film is just as engaging as the movie itself.

**Discussions include**
How writer Paul Schrader, director Martin Scorsese & Robert DeNiro came together, evolution of the script & producer involvement; inspiration behind the story; visual style, prophetic themes, tone & voyeuristic feel; in-depth cast discussion & analyzing the main character; real-life impact & connections; interpretations of the film’s ending, score, MPAA influence, criticisms, release & reception.

TAXI DRIVER (1976)
Robert DeNiro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Harvey Keitel.
Directed by Martin Scorsese.

***Picks of the Week***
—Lindsay’s Pick
THE KING OF COMEDY (1982)
Robert DeNiro, Jerry Lewis, Sandra Bernhard, Diahnne Abbott.
Directed by Martin Scorsese.

—Justin’s Pick
MIDNIGHT RUN (1988)
Robert DeNiro, Charles Grodin, John Ashton, Yaphet Kotto.
Directed by Martin Brest.

***MurrayMoment***
Billy switches seats with a saxophone playing cabbie for a night.

***Final Thoughts on TAXI DRIVER.***

Next Episode: WAITING FOR GUFFMAN!

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