Simon Thompson delves into the career of Brian De Palma… Brian De Palma is a filmmaker whose career is a Rorschach ink blot for various commentators to project their own perceptions on. To some he’s a brilliant and daring master of suspense, an American Alfred Hitchcock, while to others he’s a cheap purveyor of sex […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Scarface: Ultimate Collector’s Edition (1983)
Scarface, 1983. Directed by Brian De Palma. Starring Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, Robert Loggia, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. SYNOPSIS: Do you want an Amazon-exclusive Ultimate Collector’s Edition of Scarface? Well, here it is! This is the 2019 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray edition in a nice Steelbook package, wrapped in an oversized box […]
Scarface’s Tony Montana Dynamic 8ction Heroes figure unveiled by Beast Kingdom
Beast Kingdom has unveiled the 8-inch Tony Montana figure from the Dynamic 8ction Heroes line which is inspired by the likeness of Al Pacino in Brian De Palma’s classic 1983 crime drama Scarface. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $119.99; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Scarface: The Story Behind the Seminal […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Brian De Palma
Tom Jolliffe begins a series of features focused on iconic directors. Those whose work has influenced many younger directors who have followed them. First up is Brian De Palma… The 70’s saw a group of exceptional directors coming to the forefront of cinema. It’s an era where I could all too easily cover Martin Scorsese, […]
Scarface at 40: The Story Behind the Seminal Gangster Classic
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Scarface as it celebrates its 40th anniversary… There is nary a filmgoer who has not heard of Brian De Palma’s Scarface. Debuting 40 years ago this month, the movie stirred controversy and polarized audiences with its graphic violence, excessive profanity and depictions of drug usage but has since then […]
Suicide Squad’s David Ayer to direct the Scarface remake
It looks like Universal has found its replacement for Antoine Fuqua in the director’s chair for its Scarface remake, with Variety reporting that Suicide Squad helmer David Ayer is in talks with the studio. The new Scarface has been penned by Terrence Winter (Vinyl), with the Coen brothers polishing the script, and will star Rogue […]
Antoine Fuqua discusses his Scarface remake
With his latest film The Magnificent Seven topping the box office, director Antoine Fuqua will soon be turning his attention to another remake as he gets ready to tackle the crime classic(s) Scarface, and during an interview with Fandango he’s offered up a few details on what we can expect from his version of the film. “I read the […]
Al Pacino at 80: One of the all time greats
Tom Jolliffe looks back at the career of Al Pacino as he turns 80… Ready your best Al Pacino impression. We’ve all got them. Those usually tend to be Al at his explosive, unrestrained best. Maybe it’s one of several scenes in Heat, or something in his scenery chomping brilliance in Scent of A Woman. […]
Oscars: Five Great Films That Should Have Been Nominated for Best Picture (But Weren’t)
Graeme Robertson with five great films that should have been nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars… Whenever the Oscar nominees are announced, the best and brightest of the film critic world (and idiot’s like me) gather together and begin our collective muttering about what film we feel deserves to win the Best Picture trophy. […]
Scarface remake director Luca Guadagnino wants an R-rating for his “shocking” film
Luca Guadagnino, the Oscar-nominated director behind lush films like Call Me By Your Name, A Bigger Splash, and Suspiria, is currently attached to direct the Scarface remake and now, the filmmaker has discussed his plans to make the film R-rated. Speaking at the Venice Film Festival (via Collider), Guadagnino discussed what appealed to him about doing Scarface and […]
