Taxi Driver at 50: how Martin Scorsese’s film foreshadowed the manosphere

Fifty years on, Martin Scorsese’s "Taxi Driver" continues to resonate by reflecting the disillusionment and societal anxieties of its time, which eerily mirror today’s manosphere. The film’s protagonist, Travis Bickle, embodies a man grappling with isolation and societal rejection, themes that have found a home in modern online communities. This connection highlights how art can act as a mirror to society’s evolving issues, particularly concerning mental health and masculinity. Scorsese’s film, thus, isn’t just a product of its era but a prophetic lens through which we can examine contemporary societal fractures.