Scorsese leaves the world of gangsters to focus on the trials and travels of a recent widow, and her mouthy son, as they make their way to California to live out Alice's dream of becoming a professional singer

Scorsese leaves the world of gangsters to focus on the trials and travels of a recent widow, and her mouthy son, as they make their way to California to live out Alice's dream of becoming a professional singer

Today the Oscar Grouches look back at 1974's best picture winner "The Godfather: Part 2"

Today the Oscar Grouches look back at 1974's best picture winner "The Godfather: Part 2"

Marty breaks from Corman's tutelage, and his own obscurity to give his breakthrough film, Mean Streets. This time he's bringing a baby-faced Robert De Niro along for the ride.

Marty breaks from Corman's tutelage, and his own obscurity to give his breakthrough film, Mean Streets. This time he's bringing a baby-faced Robert De Niro along for the ride.

Today the Oscar Grouches look back at 1973's best picture winner "The Sting"

Today the Oscar Grouches look back at 1973's best picture winner "The Sting"

Marty continues his working relationship with the "Most Important Person to Make Film," Roger Corman, in this early 70's outlaw film. Barbara Hershey and David Carradine star, but Thelma Schoonmaker is nowhere to be seen?

Marty continues his working relationship with the "Most Important Person to Make Film," Roger Corman, in this early 70's outlaw film. Barbara Hershey and David Carradine star, but Thelma Schoonmaker is nowhere to be seen?