A 50th anniversary celebration of ‘Taxi Driver’

This episode of Fresh Air commemorates the 50th anniversary of the film *Taxi Driver* by revisiting interviews with key figures involved in its creation. The podcast features conversations with director Martin Scorsese, who reflects on the film's impact and Paul Schrader's pivotal role as the screenwriter, emphasizing the personal experiences that fueled the script. Harvey Keitel discusses his method acting approach to portraying the pimp, Sport, and the insights he gained from interacting with real pimps. Jodie Foster shares her experiences as a young actress on set, working alongside Robert De Niro. Cybill Shepherd and Albert Brooks also share their experiences. Finally, film critic Justin Chang reviews the new film, Pileon.