Martin Scorsese Continues To Attack Marvel Films It seems that 'The Irishman' director isn't done letting his feelings known about the MCU movies. Martin Scorsese, via BFI London Film Festival Over the weekend, the acclaimed filmmaker added that movie theaters are turning into "amusement parks." Scorsese, via BAFTA'S David Lean lecture Martin Scorsese, via BAFTA'S David Lean lecture Scorsese started his criticism of Marvel movies earlier this month, saying they "aren't cinema." A couple actors and directors in the MCU have since responded. Samuel L. Jackson, who plays Nick Fury, said not all moviegoers were fans of Scorsese's films. 'Guardians of the Galaxy' director James Gunn even tweeted that he is "saddened" by Scorsese's comments.