Three tales of love, ambition, and neurosis unfold in the city that never sleeps. In "Life Lessons" (Martin Scorsese), a tormented painter channels heartbreak into his art. In "Life Without Zoë" (Francis Ford Coppola), a precocious 12-year-old navigates privilege and loneliness in a Manhattan hotel. And in "Oedipus Wrecks" (Woody Allen), a man’s domineering mother literally becomes a looming presence over New York.
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The Scorses-a-thon This review is for Scorsese’s segment “Life Lessons” not for the entire film. Topically and thematically, it is very in line with Scorsese’s earlier work but with the polish of his recent films. Incredible editing that absolutely makes it. All in all, it’s just kind of “yeah, men can be the worst. Why can’t this guy just shut up?” Nothing too crazy or original but decent enough. Definitely not required viewing.