# Modernized Scorsese Classics The Taxi Driver Remake is Set in a Post-Giuliani New York By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-07-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxi-driver-remake References: [thefw](http://thefw.com/taxi-driver-today/) & [jest](http://www.jest.com/video/166513/dvd-extras-taxi-driver-in-post-giuliani-new-york) This modernized Taxi Driver Remake marks the transformation of crime in New York City. Created by the comedy website Jest, the video revamps the Martin Scorsese classic ‘Taxi Driver.’ The movie features a young Robert DeNiro in one of his most iconic role as Travis Bickle, driving through NYC in the 1970s. At the time, the city was at its most violent as crime and prostitutes ran high. Fast forward a couple decades to present day in what is considered a “Post-Giuliani” era and the only thing New York City is running rampant in is tourists. Iconic brands crowd the streets and one of the most disturbing sights seems to be the Spiderman musical. The Taxi Driver Remake is an entertaining re-edit that provides both laughter and insight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Crime Transformation in NYC:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing technologies and strategies to combat new forms of crime in modern cities like New York. - **Post-giuliani Era:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating new experiences and attractions to cater to the influx of tourists in New York City post-Giuliani era. - **Entertaining Re-edits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using modern technology and creativity to reimagine classic films and provide new and unique entertainment experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Security and Surveillance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing security and surveillance technologies to enhance crime prevention and public safety in urban areas. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative and immersive tourism experiences to cater to the growing number of tourists in cities like New York. - **Media and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harnessing new technologies and creative approaches to redefine classic films and provide fresh and engaging entertainment content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [New York-Centric Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergdorf-goodmans.md) - [Anime-Inspired Taxi Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/initial-d-1.md) - [Comedic Christmas Parodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinfell-ad.md) - [New Yorker-Approved Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-yorks-streeteasy.md) - [Toy Brick Reimagined Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-movie.md) - [Video-Promoted Urban Transformation Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-transformation.md) - [Auto-Centric Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relax-we-care.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Elf-Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elfmobile.md)