Ari Asterhas a fan in a fellow director you may have heard of, by the name ofMartin Scorsese.
The Irishmandirector penned a new introduction for a special collector’s edition Blu-ray of Aster’sMidsommardirector’s cut.
“A couple of years ago, I watched a first film calledHereditaryby a director named Ari Aster.
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Right from the start, I was impressed,” Scorsese writes.
“Here was a young filmmaker that obviously knew cinema.
Thats a remarkable film, Scorsese said ofHereditaryat the Q&A.
And when you do, something that stands out is amazing.
I was really electrified.”
A24’sMidsommardirector’s cut Blu-ray isavailable for purchase now.
you’re able to read Scorsese’s full introduction below.
I like watching older movies Ive never seen.
I like revisiting the ones I have seen.
I like watching new movies.
What am I looking for?
Im looking for people with a need to express something.
A couple of years ago, I watched a first film calledHereditaryby a director named Ari Aster.
Right from the start, I was impressed.
Here was a young filmmaker that obviously knew cinema.
But as the picture went on, it started to affect me in different ways.
I dont want to give away anything about this picture, because you better discover it for yourself.
