Las Vegas

His films like 'Casino' and 'The Irishman' unflinchingly explore Las Vegas's underworld, gambling culture, and the moral decay beneath the city's glamorous facade.

Though not exclusively focused on Vegas, his meticulous character studies and examination of American excess in works like 'Hard Eight' capture the desperation and allure of casino culture.

His film 'Rain Man' uses Las Vegas as a crucial setting to explore obsession and the psychological pull of gambling, while also critiquing the city's exploitation of dreamers.