Martin Scorsese’s secret life as an obsessive VHS archivist

Hidden deep in the University of Colorado Boulder’s archives lies Martin Scorsese’s secret treasure trove of over 4,400 VHS tapes filled with films and TV shows he recorded from broadcast television over decades. The renowned director and film preservationist’s unique approach to collecting videos for research and inspiration provides insight into his creative process. Scorsese’s collection, spanning from the 1980s to the 2000s, offers a window into his cinematic influences and how he shared his passion for visual media with his collaborators. The preservation of these magnetic tapes poses a challenge, with the need for digitization to ensure their longevity and accessibility for future research and study.

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/mar/25/martin-scorsese-vhs-video-collection-archive

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