Martin Scorsese Plays Movie Guessing Game on TikTok
The acclaimed director Martin Scorsese teamed up with his daughter Francesca Scorsese for a TikTok video where he had to match snarky Letterboxd one-liner reviews to his own films. The game featured Francesca reading short reviews while Martin tried to identify the movies.
Highlights from the TikTok
- One specific review joked,
“Chat, do I need therapy for being SO attracted to De Niro in this?”
Martin instantly recognized it as referring to Cape Fear, surprising Francesca. - Francesca expressed amazement,
“How did you get that?!”
while Martin just shrugged. - In the caption, Francesca wrote,
“He taught me cinema, I taught him Letterboxd.”
Context and Collaboration
This video was produced in partnership with Apple TV+, coinciding with the release of their documentary series Mr. Scorsese, which explores the filmmaker’s career through five episodes.
Father and Daughter Social Media Presence
Martin’s daughter Francesca, 25, frequently features her dad in playful TikTok videos. For example, during Halloween, they joined the “Beez in the Trap” trend where Martin gave a signature glare while Francesca dressed as the Kool-Aid Man.
“He taught me cinema, I taught him Letterboxd,” Francesca wrote in the caption.
The pair’s charming interactions continue to delight fans who follow their creative social media moments.
Author’s Summary
Martin Scorsese and his daughter engage audiences with witty TikTok games, blending his cinematic legacy with contemporary social media culture.