Bob Dylan’s status as one of music’s most influential songwriters means fans frequently turn to him for inspiration — even down to the movies and shows he chooses to watch. He’s spoken fondly of TV classics like I Love Lucy, and he’s been just as open about the movies that have left a mark on him.
When it comes to Dylan’s “favorite” movie, the answer isn’t an obscure French art-house title or a rarely seen cult classic. Instead, his top pick comes from one of the most celebrated directors in American cinema, Martin Scorsese.
Dylan and Scorsese share a long creative history, though their paths have crossed sparingly. Robbie Robertson, The Band’s lead songwriter, asked the famed director to film a concert project celebrating their live performances. Dylan was scheduled to make a guest appearance, but his indecision created significant stress for the director.
The two seemingly smoothed things over, with Scorsese going on to direct No Direction Home: Bob Dylan, the first of two documentaries he would make about the iconic songwriter.
Dylan shared that same admiration for Scorsese when he later named one of the director’s films as his personal favorite. The Last Temptation of Christ was written by Paul Schrader and stars Willem Dafoe as Jesus Christ, with Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey and David Bowie. The 1988 religious drama is a re-imagining of the sacred story and stands out as one of Dylan’s must-watch films.
However, upon hitting theaters, the film drew controversy. Even though The Last Temptation of Christ begins with the disclaimer, “This film is not based on the Gospels, but upon the fictional exploration of the eternal spiritual conflict,” many Christians considered it blasphemous for depicting Jesus as a mortal man struggling with his divine duties.
The film was temporarily banned or censored in several countries including Greece, Turkey, Mexico, Chile, Argentina — and, as of 2024, reportedly remains banned in places like the Philippines and Singapore.
Nonetheless, during his 2016 performance at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, Dylan shared his appreciation for the film, seemingly with Scorsese in the audience.
“Martin Scorsese, he’s out there,” he said, “He’s one of probably the best directors, ever. My favourite movie, I told him before, is The Last Temptation of Christ.”
Dylan even joked about wanting a follow-up. “I think he’s gonna make one for the first temptation one of these days,” he quipped, “Right, Marty? You just got to, for me.”
Although a sequel to The Last Temptation of Christ isn’t on the horizon, Scorsese revisited Dylan’s story with the 2019 documentary Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese.
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