New York, New York (with Hannah Zipperman)

Rotten Rewind

In 1976, Martin Scorsese could make what ever movie he wanted to. Riding the success of "Taxi Driver" and the four Oscar nominations it brought in the following year, Scorsese was given his first real blank check. In an effort to showcase his range before getting pigeonholed as the guy who makes gritty New York crime movies, Scorsese cashed in his check by paying homage to the classic 1940's musicals of his childhood. What followed was one of the most tumultuous productions of its time. Going into production without an actual shooting script, the film inevitably went over budget, hindered by on-set affairs, the death of an editor, and lots of cocaine. Almost 50 years later, "New York, New York" has been reappraised for its unexpectedly devastating depiction of a toxic relationship. But why did the film fail to connect with audiences and critics at the time of its release? Actor Hannah Zipperman joins us to discuss the sprawling love letter to MGM musicals, and her lifelong love of Hollywood's biggest star, Liza Minnelli. We dive into the toxicity of the central relationship, how modern audiences might reject it, and how the film might have failed Minnelli. Is "New York, New York" the rare misfire in the career of our most cherished American director, or a flawed, misunderstood masterpiece? Find out now as we begin our months long descent into the world of Auteur Misfires. You can find Hannah on Instagram @hannahzipperman. ⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE NOW⁠⁠⁠ for early access and exclusive bonus episodes at WWW.PATREON.COM/ROTTENREWIND