10 Great New York Movies Favored by Martin Scorsese

"In the past fifty years, few directors have had their finger on the pulse of the city that never sleeps quite like Martin Scorsese. Not only is he one of the greatest living filmmakers, but also a voracious film viewer with an eclectic taste and encyclopedic knowledge. As such, we've decided to root through various interviews with the Queens native to stockpile ten essential New York movies that should immediately jump to the top of your watchlist. That being said, for the purpose of this list, being set in New York isn't enough. Each of the following titles immortalize, in one way or another, the distinct hum and drum; the unique feel and hurried existence of living in this concrete jungle — rendering the city with all of its intimacy, grandeur, and allure."