10 Bizarre Filmmaker Rules You Never Knew
9. Martin Scorsese Bans Wristwatches To Heighten Immersion
You don't get to be a director of Martin Scorsese's impeccable caliber without having a few hard-and-fast rules about how your set is run.
Though by most accounts Scorsese's sets are relatively harmonious places to be, he does nevertheless insist on one fascinating rule - don't bring your wristwatch to set.
Basically, Scorsese wants to cultivate his sets as a "bubble" of sorts, separated from the time and space of "real life," whereby he can get the best out of his cast and crew.
The idea is that people who aren't able to check their watches whenever they want are more likely to give themselves over to the vision Scorsese is trying to create.
It might seem a bit precious to some, but given the immaculate results the filmmaker typically comes up with, it's tough to argue with him.
You'll definitely want to wear a watch while sitting through The Irishman, though.