Tag: Martin Scorsese

Lansdowne filmmaker Walé Oyejide sits in an empty theater in South Philadelphia

Walé Oyéjidé of Lansdowne Debuts 'Bravo, Burkina!' at Sundance

Filmmaker Wale Oyejide of Lansdowne focuses on the Black experience with his debut feature, “Bravo, Burkina!” which premiered yesterday at the Sundance Film Festival, writes…

Robert De Niro Defends ‘The Irishman’ as Critics Challenge Former Delco Mobster's Hoffa Claim

Robert De Niro is pushing back against criticism that Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” is inaccurate.

De Niro plays former Delaware County mobster Frank Sheeran…

‘Irishman’ Mobster Frank Sheeran Is Buried in a Delco Cemetery

Martin Scorsese’s latest mob film offering, “The Irishman,” features many Philadelphia area locations that were part of reputed mobster Frank Sheeran’s life. One…

Mafia Associate Frank Sheeran Came From Delco; Now Martin Scorsese Tells His Story in New Film

The Netflix film, “The Irishman” by Martin Scorsese, tells the story of Delaware County native mob associate Frank Sheeran, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line…