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. Direc