Taxi Driver [1976]
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Jackie and Greg prowl the streets of a nocturnal New York City for Martin Scorsese's TAXI DRIVER from 1976. Topics of discussion include the relationship between Scorsese and Paul Schrader's work, its numerous cinematic references, De Niro's shifty performance, and Bernard Herrmann's haunting score. #31 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012 #29 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list.  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time Arbelos Films Shop (use promo code SCENEHEARD for 15% off -- good thru October 12, 2023) https://shoparbelosfilms.com Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sceneandheardpod Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.com Join our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclub JP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostaj GK Instagram: gkleinschmidt Graphic Design: Molly Pinto Music: Andrew Cox Get in touch at [email protected] Support the showSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPod or Subscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe
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