AFI: Raging Bull

In this episode of Pete and Hannah’s Watchlist, the duo dives into Martin Scorsese’s 1980 masterpiece Raging Bull, ranked number 4 on the AFI Top 100 list. They unpack Robert De Niro’s intense, Oscar-winning performance as boxer Jake LaMotta, exploring how the film’s brutal honesty, stark black-and-white cinematography, and haunting score redefine the idea of a sports movie. Pete marvels at Scorsese’s visual storytelling, while Hannah reflects on the film’s raw portrayal of self-destruction and redemption. Together, they ask: what makes Raging Bull such a lasting American classic