Tag: Scarface
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Cocaine Bear: The True Story Behind the Insane New Movie
The 1980s is remembered for an unmanageable amount of cocaine traffic and importation into the United States that would leave a twisted legacy for decades to come, one we still feel today. There have been numerous stories, movies, TV shows, and even songs inspired by the 1980s drug trade, from Scarface to Narcos, and they…
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10 Best Gangster Movie Directors, Ranked
Whether it’s the lawless lifestyle or intimidating mobsters, audiences have been enamored by gangster films since the 1930s, which were initially popularized by classics like The Public Enemy, Little Cesar, and Scarface. During the New Hollywood Movement, the genre was revitalized by Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece, The Godfather, and paved the way for modern gangster…
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‘Breaking Bad’ Star Mark Margolis Dead at 83
“Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul” alum Mark Margolis has died at age 83.The actor, who famously portrayed drug kingpin Hector “Tío” Salamanca across both series, passed away August 4 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City, as his son Morgan Margolis announced.Margolis’ manager Robert Kolker said in a statement, “He was one of…
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Mark Margolis, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, And Scarface Actor, Dead At 83
One of cinema’s most illustrious character actors has left us. Mark Margolis, best known for his performance as Hector Salamanca in both “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” sadly passed away in New York City earlier today at the age of 83. According to The Hollywood Reporter, his death came after a “short illness” and…
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Cinespia Announces New Screenings at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Including ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ and ‘The Goonies’ (Exclusive)
Cinespia has announced a handful of additional September screenings to round out their 22nd summer season at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The latest additions include “The Devil Wears Prada” on Sept. 2, “The Goonies” on Sept. 3, “The Royal Tenenbaums” on Sept. 9 and “Scarface” on Sept. 16.The film screening company has been showing classic films…
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Oliver Stone Calls ‘John Wick 4’ “Disgusting Beyond Belief” & Compares It To A Video Game
Over the course of his career, Oliver Stone has been part of quite a few films where violence is plentiful. Whether it’s the fantasy world of “Conan the Barbarian,” horrific war in “Platoon,” or perhaps ‘80s Miami in “Scarface,” he’s a creator who has never shied away from the use of violence in a story.…
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10 Best Classic Mystery Movies, Ranked According to Letterboxd
Noir films and mystery movies were at their height of popularity in the 1940s with hits such as The Maltese Falcon starring Humphrey Bogart and Orson Welles’ masterpiece, Citizen Kane. After the success of gangster films like Scarface and The Public Enemy, the studios noticed the audiences’ rising interest in crime and detective novels, leading…
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Martin Scorsese Knew Scarface Would Never Fly With Film Critics
Some of the greatest artists almost seem like they can foretell the future, and renowned filmmaker Martin Scorsese has bordered on prophetic more than once. The “Taxi Driver” director has predicted the stardom of several huge names in show business, including household names like Laura Dern (via Indiewire). Actor Steven Bauer, known for his performance in…
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Colin Farrell’s HBO Max Penguin Spinoff Will Be ‘Like a Scarface Story,’ Says ‘Batman’ Producer
Say hello to the Penguin’s little friend!After Colin Farrell confirmed that there is a “The Batman” spin-off for his character Penguin in the works at HBO Max, producer Dylan Clark has now hinted at the storyline, likening it to another gangster epic: “Scarface.”“We’re doing one with Colin [Farrell, as Oswald Cobblepot], seeing Oz rise to…
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The Scarface Controversy Explained
It’s rare for iconic films to have achieved such status without some sort of controversy coloring their legacies. Such is the case with “Scarface,” the 1983 crime drama starring legendary actor Al Pacino as the ruthless Tony Montana. The tale of the fictional Cuban immigrant turned violent drug lord has become culturally synonymous with the…