The Nightshift: The Departed (2006) – Scorsese's Bloody Boston Masterpiece
Welcome back to The Nightshift, where we break down iconic films with killer storytelling, behind-the-scenes chaos, and hot takes that go way too hard. This week, we're heading to South Boston with Martin Scorsese's Academy Award-winning crime thriller The Departed.
Undercover cops. Mob moles. Jack Nicholson going full lunatic. It's a modern classic packed with tension, betrayal, and Boston accents so thick you need subtitles.
We dig into:
Scorsese's long-awaited Oscar win
The real-life inspiration behind Frank Costello
Leo's 24/7 panic attacks on set
Why Dignam might secretly be the real hero
And whether The Departed is better than Infernal Affairs
👮♂️ Crime, chaos, and Catholic guilt — this is one of the greats.
Whether you're a die-hard Scorsese fan or just here for the Boston mayhem, this episode delivers. Let's get into it.
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