In my next “Sightings” column, to be published in Saturday’s Wall Street Journal, I take a look at Martin Scorsese’s recent announcement that he wants to devote himself to directing small-scale, low-budget films: “I think I am finding that when there are very big budgets there is less risk that can be taken.” Is there any possibility that he means what he says–and if so, is there any chance that he’ll be any good at it?
To find out, pick up a copy of tomorrow’s Journal, where you’ll find my column in the “Pursuits” section.