As it turns out, Martin Scorsese may have been pulling from some of his own interests when making his famously dark, gritty and thoroughly entertaining films. At least, if he himself is to be believed.

The acclaimed director, 82, is the subject of the brand new Apple TV+ five-part docuseries Mr. Scorsese , with a newly released first look at the project showing off not only his sense of humor, but also his fierce dedication to his work.

© Getty Images Martin Scorsese's response to having "Taxi Driver" cut was exactly what you'd expect

In the first teaser, Martin and his close friend and fellow filmmaker Steven Spielberg recall the former being told by Columbia Pictures that 1976's Taxi Driver , his breakout project that cemented his style as an auteur, might have been too bloo

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