greed and competition

His films like 'Wall Street,' 'The Wolf of Wall Street,' and 'Goodfellas' dissect the corrupting nature of greed and ruthless ambition in capitalism and organized crime.

His work, particularly 'Parasite' and 'Snowpiercer,' explores class competition and desperation-driven greed as systemic forces that pit people against each other.

Films like 'There Will Be Blood' and 'Boogie Nights' examine obsessive ambition and competitive hunger across oil tycoons, porn moguls, and morally compromised individuals.