Scorsese Shorts (Criterion Collection)

Five short films from the early career of master filmmaker Martin Scorsese are featured in this collection. A man’s (Zeph Michaelis) life stalls due to his fixation on a picture of a boat, in "What’s a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This?" (1963); an aging gangster (Ira Rubin) reflects on his storied life, in "It’s Not Just You, Murray!" (1964); "The Big Shave" (1967) is a bloody allegory of the Vietnam War. Peter Bernuth stars; Scorsese’s parents, Catherine and Charles, discuss their family’s history, in the documentary "Italianamerican" (1974); "American Boy: A Profile Of--Steven Prince" (1978) finds the titular actor (Easy Andy in "Taxi Driver") talking about his fascinating life. 135 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; interviews; more.