Martin Scorsese Takes on Letterboxd Reviews in TikTok Game with Daughter
Director Martin Scorsese teamed up with his daughter Francesca Scorsese in a playful TikTok video to match his films with witty one-liner reviews from Letterboxd. Francesca read out the snarky comments while Marty guessed which movie they described.
Letterboxd Quips Challenge
One review asked, “Would Remy from ‘Ratatouille’ feel at home in ‘Goodfellas’?” to which Martin seemed to agree. Another review read,
“Chat, do I need therapy for being SO attracted to De Niro in this?”Martin immediately identified the film as Cape Fear, surprising his daughter.
Father-Daughter Dynamic
Francesca expressed amazement at her father’s quick recognition, exclaiming, “How did you get that?!” Marty simply shrugged in response. She captioned the video,
“He taught me cinema, I taught him Letterboxd.”
Collaboration and Social Media Presence
The video was created in partnership with Apple TV, who recently released the five-part documentary series Mr. Scorsese, chronicling the director’s career. Francesca, 25, frequently shares charming videos featuring her father on social media. For example, she posted a Halloween clip of them joining the “Beez in the Trap” trend, with Scorsese giving a serious look while she dressed as the Kool-Aid Man.
Author’s summary: Martin and Francesca Scorsese share a fun, insightful TikTok pairing the director’s films with witty reviews, blending cinema knowledge with playful social media charm.