21.9k. Dani Di Placido Senior Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Other. save hide report. About a month ago, famed director Martin Scorsese made an offhand comment to Empire magazine about how he didn’t think Marvel films could be considered real cinema. “The closest I … save hide report. 1 comment. Marvel movie directed by Martin Scorsese. MCU star Samuel L. Jackson has strong feelings about director Martin Scorsese's recent comments that he believes Marvel movies aren't cinema. Martin Scorsese called the Marvel films "not cinema." Scorsese unpacked his controversial comments in … 67% Upvoted. share. Humour. 21.9k. Martin Scorsese Defends Marvel Comments in New York Times Op-Ed: These Films Have No Mystery or Risk. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. share. But that's the wrong argument to be having. Yeah. share. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the official opinions of … (Editor's note: The following is a response to recent comments made by Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese regarding Marvel movies. How Did Martin Scorsese’s Marvel Comments Spark Such A Heated Debate? 359 comments. Lawrence reviews movies for Cosmic Book News and is a film school graduate. The battle faces of the Avenger that nearly killed Thanos. Posted by 2 days ago. Sort by. Speaking to Variety, Jackson defended Marvel films … ... 306 comments. Samuel L. Jackson is the latest to respond to Martin Scorsese's comments about how Marvel movies are "not cinema.".