Scorsese Resists Hollywood's Obsession with Franchises, Urges Filmmakers to 'Save Cinema'

Scorsese criticizes the prevalence of franchise films, believing they negatively impact culture and younger generations' perception of cinema.
He faced creative constraints from studios on films like 'The Departed,' which Warner Bros. wanted to turn into a franchise.
Scorsese emphasizes the need for directors to 'fight back' and make meaningful, quality films that say something.
He cites directors like Christopher Nolan and the Safdie brothers as positive examples reinventing cinema amid franchise dominance.
Scorsese's next major film 'Killers of the Flower Moon' will get a global theatrical release on October 20, 2023.