2007 Academy Awards

The transcript discusses the perceived gap between the Academy's film choices and public preferences, highlighting films like Venus and The Departed. It questions whether The Departed successfully combines auteur cinema with mass appeal, despite not being Scorsese's most personal work. The response emphasizes Scorsese's consistent directorial stamp across various films, including The Departed, which won multiple Oscars. The speaker concludes by affirming the film's entertainment value and Scorsese's impact.

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