New York City life

His films like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and The Departed are quintessential explorations of New York City's gritty streets, moral ambiguity, and diverse characters.

Do the Right Thing, Clockers, and 25th Hour capture the racial tensions, neighborhood dynamics, and cultural complexity of New York City life.

Films like Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, and Network authentically depict New York's institutional systems, working-class struggles, and urban realism.