Gangs of New York 1/4 Slip SteelBook (NE#24)(Korea)

Inside Artwork: Yes
Emboss/Deboss: Yes
Finish Type: Gloss

• Audio Commentary: Anyone who questions director Martin Scorsese's passion for filmmaking or his command of his craft need only listen to one of his commentaries. Scorsese plows through the history, influences, stories, firsthand accounts, and research that made Gangs of New York the film it is, all while putting each scene, each directorial decision into perspective. He juggles thoughtful analysis, technical details, and production anecdotes with ease, delivering a rousing lecture that suggests Scorsese could have been a fascinating college professor. There are lengthy gaps of silence -- the track's lone fault -- but for a three-hour movie, Uncle Marty's pauses amount to little more than a minor distraction.
• History of the Five Points (480i; 13:33): An all-too-brief overview of the history of the era, and the realities of the commercial conflicts, racism, rivalries, and dangers that plagued 19th Century New York.
• Set Design (480i; 9:07): Scorsese and production designer Dante Ferretti discuss the film's massive sets, the attention to detail that went into every building and cityscape, and the benefits they reaped by staying true to the grit, grime, and atmosphere of the time.
• Exploring the Sets of Gangs of ew York (480i; 22:31): Ferretti and Scorsese host an absorbing (albeit slightly chatty) tour of the streets of Gangs of New York, dissecting the work and craftsmanship that went into the cobblestone roads, dilapidated buildings, and toppled walls that dot the city.
• Costume Design (480i; 8:12): A fitting companion piece to the disc's "Set Design" short, this featurette touches on the details and personalities of the film's costumes.
• Discovery Channel Special: Uncovering the Real Gangs of New York (480i; 35:13): Plucked from the Discovery Channel, upbeat narration intact, this television special boasts additional insight into the many gangs that ran New York in the 19th Century.
• Music Video (480i; 4:41): U2 performs "The Hands That Built America."

• Teaser and Theatrical Trailers (480i; 2:32 and 2:34)