The exchange unfolded during an interview on Letterboxd, offering a fascinating glimpse into the interplay of film recommendations between two Hollywood icons. With a grin, DiCaprio revealed, “Other than, maybe ‘Spirited Away,’ Miyazaki’s films, and maybe Princess Mononoke.” Scorsese confirmed, “It was ‘Spirited Away’ you told me to watch.”
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While Leonardo’s recommendation echoed through the interview, Scorsese’s opinion on ‘Spirited Away’ remained a mystery.The discussion flowed seamlessly into an exploration of other influential films that shaped their collaborations spanning ‘Gangs of New York’ to ‘Killers of the Flower Moon.’
Viewers in the comments section echoed excitement over DiCaprio introducing ‘Spirited Away’ to Scorsese. Some lamented the lack of an in-depth discussion, speculating on potential reasons. Interestingly, a user highlighted a tidbit from Steve Alpert’s memoir, suggesting that Miyazaki had declined Scorsese’s invitation to meet in New York City, which might explain the omission.
Further, known for his affinity for anime, Leonardo DiCaprio has been linked to live-action adaptations of ‘
Akira’ and ‘Ninja Scroll.’ While ‘Akira’ is reportedly in production, details on ‘Ninja Scroll’ have been elusive since 2008.
