Martin Scorsese, ex-seminarian, makes very catholic movies. They are meant to be viewed as morality tales portraying modern American decadence. They are commercial and entertaining. Simple fact is that as Miley Cyrus reminds us decadence sells big in modern day America. It was no accident that the vile Obama was elected and reelected with 52% of the vote. Decent conservatives may wish it to be different but for now it is what it is.
Reading the article, he doesnt have a really legitimate excuse for constantly casting a miscast leo dicaprio.
It’s a “Reefer Madness” exploitation film for our times.
A lot of a sinning via sex, drugs, & violence, projected onscreen under the guise of being a “cautionary” tale.