Why is Taxi Driver so special? | Arun Matheswaran | Classics with Sudhir | Episode 1

In this premiere episode of Classics with Sudhir, renowned film critic Sudhir Srinivasan sits down with acclaimed Tamil filmmaker Arun Matheswaran to revisit Martin Scorsese’s legendary 1976 film, Taxi Driver. Together, they explore the psychological depth of Travis Bickle, the film’s haunting portrayal of urban alienation, and its lasting influence on world cinema. From Paul Schrader’s uncompromising screenplay to Robert De Niro’s unforgettable performance and Bernard Herrmann’s final score, Sudhir and Arun unpack what makes Taxi Driver a cultural and cinematic milestone. They also reflect on how the film has inspired generations of filmmakers, including Arun’s own body of work in Tamil cinema. A must-watch conversation for anyone passionate about storytelling, character study, and the evolution of modern cinema. #taxidriver #arunmatheswaran #classicswithsudhir =============================== Chapters 0:00 - Prologue 1:47 - Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver 9:03 - Vigilante Films 16:25 - Feeling of Isolation 19:43 - QT's take on Taxi Driver 22:40 - Scorsese with a gun 24:54 - Robert De Niro's Performance 30:00 - Our Tamil films 33:51 - School gun shootings 38:17 - Murder of John Lennon 39:47 - Character study of Travis Bickle 44:27 - Composer Bernard Hermann 48:48 - Favourite moments from Taxi Driver 54:28 - Epilogue =============================== Business Operator: Legendary Network Pvt Ltd. For Advertisement Inquiries: +91 88257 88572 For updates, follow along at X : https://x.com/sudhirsrinivasn Facebook :   / sudhirsrinivasanofficial   Instagram :   / sudhir_srinivasan   Subscribe and enable notifications to stay updated with our latest exclusive content.