Boots Riley Dresses Down Dresses Down Martin Scorsese for Endorsing AI Company: ‘He Doesn’t Give a F—k’
Boots Riley has criticized Martin Scorsese for endorsing an AI company, claiming that Scorsese's support undermines the film industry. Riley expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of generative AI in filmmaking, arguing that it has yet to demonstrate any significant benefits. The debate over AI's role in cinema continues, with opinions divided among filmmakers on its potential impact.
- ▪Boots Riley publicly criticized Martin Scorsese for endorsing Black Forest Labs, an AI startup.
- ▪Riley suggested that Scorsese's endorsement was motivated by financial incentives for his family.
- ▪Scorsese defended the use of generative AI as a tool to enhance the filmmaking process.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Home > Creative Content > Movies Boots Riley Dresses Down Dresses Down Martin Scorsese for Endorsing AI Company: ‘He Doesn’t Give a F—k’ “1 trillion spent on generative AI and it’s not saving anyone or changing film yet,” the “I Love Boosters” director writes Alex Welch June 3, 2026 @ 11:16 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Boots Riley attends the “I Love Boosters” New York screening at Williamsburg Cinemas on May 20, 2026.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at TheWrap.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from TheWrap
