Martin Scorsese Lists His Companion Films for Killers of the Flower Moon

Martin Scorsese has joined Letterboxd! To mark that occasion, he gave us a list of more than 50 films that complement his pictures. In this video he tells us why he chose seven films he viewed as influences for his new film, Killers of the Flower Moon. The whole Letterboxd list and his account are below.
Interview by Mia Lee Vicino
Produced by Brian Formo
Edited by John Squire
Martin Scorsese's Letterboxd Account: letterboxd.com/mscorsese/
Martin Scorsese's List of Companion Films: boxd.it/pUdmi/detail
Killers of the Flower Moon on Letterboxd: boxd.it/gHp0
Killers of the Flower Moon is in theaters via ‪@AppleTV‬ & ‪@paramountpictures‬
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[@maxteeth]

so cool that letterboxd is doing deep-dive interviews with filmmakers like this. also love that scorsese insists on not spoiling a movie from 1949. true class.

[@mrmustard4478]

Anyone who says "it's an old movie, who cares!" is so inconsiderate. As if we're each born with all the films from all the years before we were born just uploaded into our brains.

[@kentakobayashi3223]

@@mrmustard4478 Their loss. Most of the treasures of cinema are found before the 00s.

[@lunavioleta001]

​@@kentakobayashi3223That is just pretentious and untrue. All art is mostly subjective. It is up to an individual to make it a "treasure". What is a treasure to you is not and shouldn't be a treasure to everyone. Also, like the comment before said, not everyone was born over 50 years ago. It is easier to watch films that are current, popular and/or from the same country. Besides that, do you really think that those who are older or from that time actually watched every movie from the past? Even the older generations mostly watched whatever was popular at the time, though less so because it was more new. Another component is time and money.

[@fullmetalwesker7075]

@@kentakobayashi3223 I think you misinterpreted what @mrmustard was saying; they were essentially agreeing with that @maxteeth was saying, and adding that those who say it’s okay to spoil old movies is being inconsiderate.

[@PabloDraletti]

He spoiled everything in 'A Journey Through American Films' hahah, I guess he realized since then that most modern audiences haven't seen these films yet

[@johndoderino2609]

His enthusiasm for cinema is absolutely contagious

[@StevenCarinci]

It's a nervous tick resulting from a childhood of human and cultural deprivation and a strict Jesuit education.

[@RobGordonJC]

@@StevenCarinci Martin Scorsese is Italian-American, and was raised Catholic.

[@MichaelM-gp1xi]

Martin Scorcese is on Letterboxd?! We are in a new era people. A new era.

[@themarinect]

I literally never heard of Letterboxd before this video

[@VlastaStevanovich]

ScorSese

[@ofilantvanderplas]

WAAAAAAHHHH

[@cliffordjameslacson1043]

Yeah and he's on Tiktok too, it's crazy hahaha

[@DrVonNostrand]

His account has 0 reviews so I wouldn't say he's actually on Letterboxed

[@DavidGonzalez-do2dc]

Scorsese's face when he learns that 'The Last of the Line' and 'The Lady of the Dugout' only have 100 logs. A person who truly adores cinematic art.

[@duncan5318]

6:37

[@dmstewart66]

I was just about to comment the same thing.

[@Kanjo_Bazooie]

I volunteer as tribute to watch these movies

[@josephjasem7926]

Lily's performance is astounding, in my opinion. It's so detailed but understated. She commands the screen with a single look or a smile.

[@worrywirt]

I hope she becomes huge after this, she deserves it

[@rizzo-films]

She’s almost motionless at times, but packs so much emotion into the smallest movements.

[@calvinfolan1736]

She was understated but also carried herself with great confidence. She held her own with Leo, that's for sure. A beautiful performance.

[@javiereduardojuarez2107]

The Heiress (1949) 0:30 A Place in the Sun (1951) 3:54 Wild River (1960) 4:22 5:28 Red River (1948) 4:22 4:45 The last of the line (1914) 6:44 The Lady of the Dugout (1918) 7:40 Giant (1956) 9:29 Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) 9:50 Kundun (1997) 10:59 The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) 11:03 Silence (2016) 11:07

[@angelthman1659]

Thanks!

[@JordanNMovies]

U don’t deserve traffic when u drive

[@BobMori]

Yes. And Thank You.

[@FootyCrazyM8]

Alvin and the chipmunks (2008)

[@JB-bq2qj]

Somewhere on the planet earth this person wrote a joke. The joke is that Alvin and the chipmunks 2008 in part inspired Marty to make KOTFM. It’s a solid joke. No reasonable person would complain about this joke. Let’s not pretend that a good joke in a KZbin comment is always looking for validation from likes. But this joke will be viewed by maybe two or three people tops including myself. And that is the sad irony of KZbin comments. Technically the world is your audience but 9 times out of 10 no one is looking. Just like this analysis won’t be seen by anyone.

[@lando2743]

His face when she said barely anyone had seen the silent films

[@cambo8573]

6:36

[@Thespeedrap]

I watch silent films matter of fact they're actually better because you can put your own words to it.

[@rishabhaniket1952]

We see all these countless film nerd channels on KZbin but often forget SCORSESE was the OG film nerd. Probably the king of them all. Compilations and recommendation lists must be his fav thing after filmmaking. Imagine a Criterion video with Socrsese, would be hours long 😅

[@samfilmkid]

Every time I watch an interview with Scorsese I learn about at least three new films I never heard of

[@michaelstearnesstearnes1498]

He made a wonderful documentary on the history of Italian cinema. After watching it, I wanted to collect all of them.

[@dan-mb2ne]

​@@michaelstearnesstearnes1498American cinema too !

[@palemoonlight96]

_this is cinema_ his contributions but also knowledge on movies is truly astonishing, what a legend

[@intifadayuri]

When Scorsese talks, you listen. He's a treasure for the cinema world

[@Bjork4s]

I love how he refers movies as "pictures", it's just absolutely fascinating coming from him

[@Thespeedrap]

Everyone that wants to make movies need to study from Demille, Scorsese, Kubrick and Hitchcock.

[@Arieljaay]

God I love seeing how far Mia's come. From writing clever quips as a regular letterboxd user to sitting down with Martin fucking Scorcese!!!!

[@cinedelamata]

She's a fantastic interviewer! A well deserved chance to chat with the greatest living director, her enthusiasm was charming.

[@Visitor3906]

Bruh she's the most annoying reviewer after Lucy

[@amalunnikrishnan]

whats her full name?

[@FreakieFan]

@@cinedelamata She looks at her cards the whole time during the interview. How is that good?

[@windwaker01]

​@@FreakieFanExcept when she's not looking at the cards but I respect the fact that you're blind

[@jannsse]

We as cinephiles are so lucky to have Martin Scorsese. What an artist. May he live many more years!

[@JordanNMovies]

I could listen to Marty talk about movies all day

[@Bjork4s]

I love how he refers movies as "pictures", it's just absolutely fascinating coming from him

[@PalaceDude]

People online when they spoil a movie: "Huh? The movie has been literally out for a year now, do you live under a rock?" Meanwhile, Marty treads lightly not to spoil movie from 1949. Bless his heart.

[@65g4]

I recently rewatched The Heriess and Giant studying both of them for a writing project im doing

[@Ironheart73]

This movie made me respect Scorsese more as an artist. Clearly he went into this project not to create a weekend boxoffice junk food kind of movie. He wanted to tell a piece of American History that is conveniently overlooked in the most beautiful peace of art he can come up with. I love the care and respect it gave to the Osage people. While it may not make its budget back immediately, this one is a true classic

[@EddieHenderson92]

Osage Indians stole land from other Indians.

[@rickyrougs]

mia's film knowledge is always an underrated aspect of these interviews

[@avastans]

@@CodPatrol I don't even follow her or care for some of her reviews, but even I can acknowledge and appreciate that she watches a lot of films and analyzes a lot of them intricately. It's okay to praise someone you dislike if you find they're doing a good job. That doesn't mean you should generalize those who do - says more about your character than Mia's. Do you take everyone's joke reviews as the basis of their knowledge?

[@GoReacts]

When he saw Lily Gladstone and she looked like the actress from The Heiress it was a bingo moment, cool to see that

[@mr.newmanthadreamer8434]

I did feel a small influence of Once Upon A Time in the West with Leo DiCaprio’s entrance on the train and being brought to DeNiro’s ranch on a Ford similar to Claudia Cardinale’s entrance on the train and then a buggy through Monument Valley

[@matthewsanders1352]

What a treasure to have all these Scorsese interviews for posterity.

[@courtneywilliams5565]

The Heiress is an Phenomenal film watching Dame Olivia DeHavilland’s subtle transformative performance was nothing short of brilliance

[@brianhaas1154]

I would not want any piece of Martin Scorcese in a Film History Trivia contest.

[@Gravyballs2011]

7:00 Sessue Hayakawa put in a great performance in "Bridge On The River Kwai" as Col. Saito. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor with that role.

[@domclegg1225]

amazing work from the letterboxd team. this is an amazing day, congrats and well done everyone involved

[@Scarlett_Azure]

This is a milestone for letterboxd🎉

[@muaddibnelson]

Watching Martin Scorsese’s interviews is literally learning more in depth about films and filmmaking. Marty stay teaching us about films and giving us new films to watch and love as much as he does. So happy that he’s on letterboxd, I followed him immediately! One of my favorite filmmakers of all time! His love for cinema is beautiful.

[@RichardHannay]

I kept saying Lily Gladstone looks like Olivia DeHavilland from The Heiress and here is Scorsese admitting The Heiress influenced the movie. 😆

[@philipmarinello8802]

What an exciting day! King Marty spreading the love of Cinema on the best social media site out there! 🙌🏼

[@caio_omena]

My favorite director of all time! I hope one day found Scorsese and give a hug ❤

[@jonmckaye]

The speed in velocity in which a popped up in my chair when I heard “Martin Scorsese Letterboxd”

[@TalonsOfFire]

Nice, insightful interview. Flower Moon was one of my favs of the year. Lily Gladstone was fantastic, could've been in the film even more

[@alexswedock3911]

I was scrolling and I came across this video I just immediately thought ya know I like listening to Scorcese talk and I feel as though I always learn and gain something from him whenever I hear him speak

[@saranshgothi3720]

Goncharov, we had an opportunity here letterboxed

[@jamesvejvoda2659]

This was great! Thanks for posting.

[@hardlytomhardy7657]

I loved this. Can we take a minute to appreciate the interviewer here too? Wonderful questions and demeanour 👏🏼

[@shaikaftab1199]

Good Job by the lady interviewing Martin Scorsese. Her name is "Mia Lee Vicino". She has energy and vibes matching Scorsese. Great Interview.

[@juanalmaguer6970]

es imposible no amar a al gran maestro del cine

[@SceneOnFilm]

Nothing quite like hearing one of histories greatest cinematic, masters talk about movies so passionately for over 10 minutes. Great interview!

[@je2free]

The relationship between Ernest and Mollie Burkhart reminded me of Barry and Lady Lyndon's relationship in Barry Lyndon by Stanley Kubrick.

[@je2free]

@@harryom3497 good for you, buddy.

[@nickpierone2725]

weird that he didn't mention "days of heaven" by terrence Malick. it is defiantly his Malick film. only longer.

[@tusharkumar8750]

If Mr. Scorcese Retired from filmmaking than he should pursue another career of a Filmmaking Professor in any film school. I bet he can give much information and knowledge than any other book and source a student can get.

[@keepmewierd]

If his account logged even half the films he's seen, he would destroy everyone's numbers lol not only one our greatest living directors but one of the most important film historians ever

[@stevennieto9898]

I've always loved watching 'Giant'. Great film!

[@Rarelychoice]

Now this is what i want. Enthusiasm inside me just exploded. Now i don't even have to make a watchlist. Bcz i found the ocean of the truly cinematic movies.

[@behemoth5344]

Ernest reminded me somehow of Cary Grant in Suspicion, as well. And the Dark Was The Night Cold Was The Ground scene made me think of Days Of Heaven.

[@benjaminblanchard-saiger2900]

When Marty talks, I listen.

[@SleepFan771]

I love that Martin Scorsese is paying homage to Montgomery Clift & James Dean throughout Killers of the Flower Moon.

[@rockomundo]

Mia always does such great interviews!

[@magicknight13]

Hell yes, The Heiress!!!! Olivia de Havilland is one of my all time favorite actresses

[@FishFeelPain]

This is terrific--TY

[@sondo492]

his understanding of cinema is truly fascinating

[@milanfrancis4385]

Yes! This movie just oozes Giant all throughout, such a great film!

[@piusgyagenda]

The man who inspires me to create all the works I create. I love him so much

[@JasonVoorhees10100]

You can certainly feel the inspiration taken from Giant. The whole atmosphere- the 1 house amongst the oil field. Very cool stuff

[@tomsouzas]

What a master! I love this guy! Amazing video.

[@mattt.1459]

The fact that letterboxd is now part of the Oscar campaign is INSANE.

[@VeerShah2003]

MARTY ON LETTERBOXD

[@darrenbermingham]

I like to maintain an insular, healthily skeptical, arms-length approach when it comes to popular film journalism; that being said… This interviewer lit this shit up. I love it.

[@rbdriftin]

Scorsese is just such a pleasure to listen to.

[@sun131089]

William Wyler 😊😊

[@AmjadKhan-fj5xg]

Thank God it's the interviewer who knows about movies not like the others

[@barrygormley]

Could listen to this man talk movies forever.

[@lessls]

In a way Martin Scorses being on letterboxd is both things coming full circle and also it's amazing he's not always, since the beginning, been on letterboxd. Though, in a way, symbolically, he has been so this is just giving form to an inherent truth. Great interview! Always a pleasure listening to him speak about cinema

[@L0r3n2]

I just saw the Heiress the other day bec of Monty Clift but I was more impressed w/ Olivia de Havilland's performance that transformation from a lovesick school girl to a scarred forsaken woman was incredible

[@ashotonehlobyjacksilverste4416]

Hi Mia Lee Vicino - wonderful job on this interview! Thanks so much.

[@cwwwj]

The perfect place for our favorite lister

[@beanz6745]

The relationship between Molly and Earnest in Killers... reminds me of the tortured relationship in 1997's The Wings of the Dove

[@FrancoisDressler]

What a delight.

[@rjmacready9828]

Scorsese is the god of cinema

[@Ahmed_Sahmadi]

✨️ The G.o.a.t on Letterboxd ... with us ! So great ! Thanks Marty ✨️✨️✨️ 🎬

[@spike_spiegel7711]

what a gift!

[@thorparra6093]

Scorsese dando cátedra como siempre, muy culto.

[@RyMovieGuy]

Ok, time to follow Marty!

[@akramkamya7067]

Am just came here because of Martin Scorsese.😍 ✌🏿🇺🇬

[@eamonsherry2185]

Going hard on the press circuit

[@rockugotcha]

If Scorsese recommends movies, you just watch them.

[@Dench999or911]

Giant (1956) is a must watch if people have not seen it

[@KalmanW]

THIS. IS. CINEMA.

[@prilljazzatlanta5070]

Too many people want to makes movies but their interest in film history only goes as far back as the 60s when movies start to become more explicitly subversive. They’re missing a ridiculous amount of clever gems that would help inform their work

[@celestedelacabra]

It’s probably impossible to overstate what a tremendous loss it will be to Cinema when Marty passes.

[@quavondingle3490]

I don’t even want to think about that. He’s gonna live forever!

[@rizzo-films]

Yeah 😢 I know it’s overly morbid to talk about it while the man’s alive, though I think he kind of invites the discussion, whether in interviews or the films themselves. But I’ve never actually considered the fact that he won’t be here forever until the past year or so. I hope he’ll be remembered for centuries as one of history’s great artists.

[@calvinfolan1736]

I've often thought about this, and I'll say it again. 100 years from now, we will mention names like Scorsese and Kurowsawa in the same breath as Da Vinci and Picasso.

[@jergobardley]

you best be knocking wood both during & after you make a comment like this; better yet the second the thought occurred to you til well after it happens

[@MrPhenom444]

“MARTY!! Kundun. I liked it!”

[@ACinephile]

Cool, you're on Letterboxd Scorsese? Okay, you earn a follow.

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

It’s refreshing to see a director be straight up with all the influences on their new movie. So many directors make it seem like they came up with every movie off the top of their head. 😆

[@keyvonandreas007]

Wish we had Stanley or Akira on letterbox

[@ccan_max5285]

legend

[@beatsbykana]

I love how he's so concerned that people haven't seen the silent films haha

[@geoafe66]

Go see Killers of the Flowers Moon! fantastic movie.

[@aspekt_erebus]

I'm guessing the sound guy from this was too terrified to adjust Marty's mic.

[@debbiemcnamara7059]

In the book American Tragedy, M. Cliff wants her gone.

[@ethanholgate2512]

This is very interesting 🤔

[@hih2430]

got a marvel ad before this

[@thorparra6093]

Scorsese dando cátedra, como siempre muy culto.

[@theodorerooseveltsantlers270]

Kazan and George Stevens made some great films in the 1950s that sadly get lost in time.

[@bobcobb3654]

Kazan’s “Face in the Crowd” was criminally underrated for years. Andy Griffith deserved an Oscar nomination.

[@scooterlibbie]

This interviewer seems nervous and I really don't blame her!

[@ghost__chips]

Scorsese da 🐐no 🧢

[@Visitor3906]

Kanye da 🐐 no 🎓

[@pietrobassosilva2379]

That was great. But not enough!

[@4CHAMBuurs]

The many film influences maybe altered his own vision, I found it difficult to attach myself emotionally to KOTFM.

[@antrimlariot2386]

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore doesn't get enough of a call-out.

[@EduMenaT]

Not to sound grim but… we should preserve Mr Scorsese’s brain for posterity. It’s like an encyclopedia of film