"Scorsese Goes Indie"
review of After Hours (1985)- Martin Scorsese
After financial problems involving The Last Temptation of Christ, Martin Scorsese was left at a crossroads. Had he decided not to do After Hours, we may never have seen hide nor hair from him again. As for it's ranking in the legendary Scorsese film collection? Among the highest. This underrated masterpiece is the very movie that got me addicted to independent films in the first place.
The setting: mid-80's, pre-Rudolph Giulianni era New York City.
The story introduces us to Paul Hackett (Griffin Dunne), who works inthe daytime as a low-level, word processor. One night, on an unusual impulse, Paul travels to the SoHo District in Manhattan. He lands at an all-night coffee shop where he meets Marcy Franklin (Rosanna Arquette), who proves to also be a night owl. By receiving Marcy's phone number, Paul sets off a series of strange and cataclysmic events that forever alter his night senses.
The film has many great supporting actors such as John Heard as the late night bar keep, Catherine O' Hara as the riot monger, and Linda Fiorentino as Marcy's artsy, mysterious roommate.
After Hours is a wonderful film from start to finish, and is a must see for die-hard Scorsese fans. Is it a Comedy? Drama? Thriller? That aspect is left up to the viewer.
review of After Hours (1985)- Martin Scorsese
After financial problems involving The Last Temptation of Christ, Martin Scorsese was left at a crossroads. Had he decided not to do After Hours, we may never have seen hide nor hair from him again. As for it's ranking in the legendary Scorsese film collection? Among the highest. This underrated masterpiece is the very movie that got me addicted to independent films in the first place.
The setting: mid-80's, pre-Rudolph Giulianni era New York City.
The story introduces us to Paul Hackett (Griffin Dunne), who works inthe daytime as a low-level, word processor. One night, on an unusual impulse, Paul travels to the SoHo District in Manhattan. He lands at an all-night coffee shop where he meets Marcy Franklin (Rosanna Arquette), who proves to also be a night owl. By receiving Marcy's phone number, Paul sets off a series of strange and cataclysmic events that forever alter his night senses.
The film has many great supporting actors such as John Heard as the late night bar keep, Catherine O' Hara as the riot monger, and Linda Fiorentino as Marcy's artsy, mysterious roommate.
After Hours is a wonderful film from start to finish, and is a must see for die-hard Scorsese fans. Is it a Comedy? Drama? Thriller? That aspect is left up to the viewer.
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