corruption and wealth

His films like 'Serpico' and 'Dog Day Afternoon' meticulously expose institutional corruption and the moral compromises of those pursuing wealth within systems of power.

His works examine how wealth and corruption intertwine with personal relationships and social structures, particularly in 'Flowers of Shanghai' and 'A City of Sadness'.

Films like 'There Will Be Blood' and 'Boogie Nights' dissect the moral decay and ruthless ambition that accompany the pursuit of wealth and power in American capitalism.