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Martin Scorsese Season

Martin Scorsese Season

Martin Scorsese Season

17 June 2025
Step into the world of one of cinema’s most visionary directors with our Martin Scorsese season. From the neon-lit chaos of Las Vegas to the psychological shadows of the human mind, this series showcases Scorsese’s unmatched ability to blend style, substance, and unforgettable characters.
 
Across four iconic films - Casino, The King of Comedy, Taxi Driver, and Shutter Island - we explore themes of obsession, identity, and the American dream gone awry. Whether you're revisiting these masterpieces or discovering them for the first time, this is a rare chance to experience Scorsese’s brilliance on the big screen. Join us each month for a journey through the dark, dazzling heart of one of cinema’s greatest storytellers.
 

CASINO (1995)

A dazzling descent into the glitz and grit of 1970s Las Vegas. Scorsese’s Casino is a tale of power, greed, and betrayal, starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci in a high-stakes crime saga.

Tue 9 Sep | 7.30pm
 

THE KING OF COMEDY (1982)

A darkly funny and unsettling satire of fame and obsession. Robert De Niro stars as Rupert Pupkin, a delusional aspiring comedian, in one of Scorsese’s most underrated and eerily prescient films.

Sun 5 Oct | 6.30pm
 

TAXI DRIVER (1976)

A haunting portrait of urban alienation and moral decay. Robert De Niro’s Travis Bickle prowls the streets of 1970s New York in Scorsese’s gritty, unforgettable masterpiece of loneliness and rage.

Fri 7 Nov | 7.30pm
 

SHUTTER ISLAND (2010)

A psychological thriller steeped in mystery and dread. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as a U.S. Marshal investigating a disappearance on a remote island asylum - where nothing is quite what it seems.

Tue 2 Dec | 7.30pm