‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ directed by Martin Scorsese and led by Leonardo DiCaprio in 2013 pushed boundaries - creatively, technically, and culturally. Shot with razor-sharp pacing and unapologetic excess, the team captured the rise and reckless fall of Jordan Belfort with a level of energy rarely seen on screen. Scorsese let scenes run wild, encouraging improvisation and raw intensity. DiCaprio’s infamous chest-thumping scene? Completely improvised. Jonah Hill actually bit a real fish. Margot R