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25. Pieces of a Woman
Scorsese said this one didn’t feel like watching a movie. It felt like living through it. The raw emotion, especially in the opening birth scene, hit him hard and stayed with him. | © Netflix
24. Archipelago
Scorsese discovered Archipelago without knowing who made it and was instantly hooked. He called Joanna Hogg’s work amazing, the kind of quiet, artful filmmaking that speaks for itself. | © Curzon Film
23. Midsommar
Scorsese said the film's control and emotion hit just as hard as Hereditary, maybe even more. He called the final scenes true visions, the kind you don’t forget... and he hasn’t. | © A24
22. Nosferatu
Scorsese was blown away by Eggers’ take, saying it pulls you so deep into its world you don’t quite shake it off after. He called it “amazing”, the kind of film that leaves you stuck in Transylvania long after it ends. | © Focus Features
21. Maxxxine
Scorsese praised the whole X trilogy as a bold take on movie history, with Maxxxine diving into the sleaze and ambition of ’80s Hollywood. He called it a vivid, desperate portrait of a time and place chasing fame at any cost. | © A24
20. 2001: A Space Odyssey
Scorsese called Kubrick’s vision bold and fearless, starting with apes and ending in deep space, it doesn’t care if you’re confused. He put it on his all-time favorites list, saying it shows you something no other movie even tries to. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
19. The Changeling
Scorsese liked how this one builds its horror around deep, personal grief. It’s not just about a haunted house, it’s about a man trying to live with loss, and that’s what makes it hit hard. | © Universal Pictures
18. The Exorcist
Scorsese said it’s just as terrifying now as it was when it first came out, no matter how many times you've seen it. That freezing bedroom, the lighting, the voice – it all sticks with you in the worst (and best) way. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
17. BlacKkKlansman
Scorsese called this one powerful and urgent – it feels like a period piece until it suddenly lands right in the present. He was especially moved by the final minutes, saying they go beyond film and hit something raw and real. | © Universal Studios
16. One-Eyed Jacks
Scorsese helped restore this one and called it visually stunning – part old-school Western, part preview of where cinema was headed in the ’60s. It’s the only film Brando ever directed, and it’s full of raw, moody power. | © Paramount Pictures
15. Psycho
Scorsese said you think you’ve seen it too many times, then you watch it again, and it still gets under your skin. The shower scene, the twisted mother-son dynamic…it’s disturbing and brilliant all at once. | © Universal Pictures
14. The Shining
Scorsese called it one of the greatest horror films ever made, not for what jumps out, but for what quietly creeps in. He didn’t care how close it was to the book; Kubrick made something haunting and unforgettable. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
13. Some Came Running
Scorsese loved how Minnelli used widescreen to build tension - the more open the frame, the more danger you feel creeping in. The mix of small-town drama and that haunting carnival finale stuck with him. | © MGM
12. The Fall of the Roman Empire
Scorsese called this film a powerful example of a kind of epic Hollywood doesn’t make anymore - big, moody, and tragic. He admired how director Anthony Mann brought the same intensity and visual style from his Westerns into ancient Rome. | © Paramount Pictures
11. Duel in the Sun
Scorsese saw this as a kid and said it scared the hell out of him, probably because it was way more sensual than most films back then. He even joked to Gregory Peck that the movie messed up his love life. | © United Artists
10. Leave Her to Heaven
Scorsese first saw this one on TV while recovering from a bad asthma attack, and it left a lasting impression. Gene Tierney’s calm, beautiful exterior hid something deeply unhinged, plus the rich color and mood helped inspire the look of his films. | © 20th Century Studios
9. Death Collector
Scorsese first spotted Joe Pesci thanks to this gritty, low-budget crime film. De Niro saw it on TV and told him to check it out. It’s rough around the edges, but Scorsese called it good, and it helped launch one of his key collaborators. | © Goldstone Film
8. Tar
Scorsese was blown away by how this film refuses to play it safe. You're never quite sure where it's going, and that’s the point. He called it a high-wire act that traps you inside the mind of its lead, with every shot echoing her unraveling. | © Universal Studios
7. Apocalypse Now
Scorsese has praised Coppola’s Vietnam epic for its ambition and madness - it's the kind of movie that feels like it barely survived being made. From the opening shot to Brando’s haunting final scenes, it’s unforgettable. | © Lionsgate Films
6. All That Heaven Allows
Scorsese praised this one for how it uses color and style to say more than the dialogue ever could. It’s a quiet, emotional story about love, loneliness, and what people think you’re supposed to want. | © Universal Studios
5. Born on the Fourth of July
Scorsese pointed to this film as proof that big studios once backed bold, personal stories. This movie is one of Tom Cruise’s best performances - it's raw, angry, and nothing like his usual roles. | © Universal Studios
4. Cat People
Scorsese called this one a classic for a reason. It's creepy, stylish, and way stranger than you’d expect for a 1940s horror film. It’s not about jump scares, it’s about mood, shadows, and suggestion. | © Universal Studios
3. The Bad and the Beautiful
Scorsese called this one out as a Hollywood story that gets it right. Kirk Douglas plays a producer who’ll charm, lie, and break hearts to stay on top, and it's as sharp now as it was in the ’50s. | © MGM
2. Lawrence of Arabia
Scorsese picked this one for how massive and detailed it looks on screen. It’s a nearly four-hour epic, and somehow every frame still feels precise and unforgettable. | © Columbia Pictures
1. Once Upon a Time in the West
It might not be Leone’s most popular Western, but a lot of people see it as his best. Scorsese loves how it looks on screen - huge, slow, and full of atmosphere. | © Paramount Pictures
