Showing results for "Scarface" in All Categories

Maurice Coons (also known as Armitage Trail), is best known for this 1929 pulp fiction novel which is based on the life of Al Capone. The book is the basis of two films films of the same name. One starring Paul Muni in 1932 and later on starring Al Pacino in 1983. The story starts out with the beginnings of young Tony Guarino as a small time but savvy gangster who goes off to fight in the Great War and comes back as Tony Camonte, the city's next big cheese.

A THRILLING MAGNUM OPUS ON AMERICA’S GREAT CRIME EPIC A Mystery Writers of America “Grand Master”—author of the gangster classic Road to Perdition, long-time Dick Tracy writer, and multiple Shamus Award winner—teams with an acclaimed rising young historian, in this riveting...

Many people are familiar with the story of Al Capone, the legendary Chicago gangster best known for orchestrating the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. But few are aware that Capone’s remarkable story began in the Navy Yard section of Brooklyn, New York. Tutored by the likes of infamous mobsters Johnny Torrio and Frankie Yale, young Capone’s disquieting demeanor, combined with the “technical advice” he learned from these shady teachers, contributed to the molding of a brutal criminal....

A fun and educational podcast program discussing important, classic, timeless hip hop albums with host, Scarface Tubby and friends.

A thunderous sound echoes through the stormy Nebraska countryside. The hair on the backs of their necks stood up. But it wasn't lightning. For twins Kent and Kyle Morris, there was only one creature who could make such a loud noise--it was Scarface! When they set out on an adventure to discover the secrets of the huge thunder chicken and finally bag him, another surprising opportunity arose that could change the fortune of their family forever.

Nas cruéis ruas de Chicago, um jovem não está disposto a seguir os passos de seus pais e continuar uma vida cheia de pobreza e fome... Tony Guarino cresceu no árduo mundo dos bares e salas de sinuca, onde os gângsters são heróis e os policiais são seus inimigos. Ainda muito jovem, Tony comete seu primeiro crime grave: ele atira no chefe de uma gangue. Isso faz Tony ganhar fama e notoriedade entre os outros criminosos... Mas esse é apenas o primeiro passo no caminho desse jovem destemido que se tornará "Scarface", o homem mais temido e poderoso de Chicago.

Scarface is the celebrated rapper whose hits include "On My Block," "Mind Playing Tricks on Me" and "Damn It Feels Good to be a Gangsta" (made famous in the cult film Office Space). The former president of Def Jam South, he's collaborated with everyone from Kanye West, Ice Cube and Nas, and had many solo hits such as "Guess Who's Back" feat. Jay-Z and "Smile" feat. Tupac. But before that, he was a kid from Houston in love with rock-and-roll, listening to AC/DC and KISS.

The behind-the-scenes story of the iconic film, featuring new interviews with the cast and crew. An unflinching confrontation of humanity’s dark side, Brian De Palma’s crime drama film Scarface gave rise to a cultural revolution upon its release in 1983. Its impact was unprecedented, making...

When Brian DePalma's operatically violent and profane Scarface debuted in 1983, the film drew almost as much fire as the relentless gunfire in the film itself. The movie was a remake of 1932's Scarface—revamped for a new era of drugs, sex, and graphic violence. Attacked as both a celebration of cocaine-fueled excess and a condemnation of it, the film's reputation only grew as the years went by. But the real story of its success started nearly a century ago—when Hollywood first fell in love with the American gangster....

Nouvel épisode avec Olivier et Lauréline qui revient avec nous après les deux premiers épisodes du podcast ! Première partie de ce volet, on s'intéresse ici à deux films qui n'ont pas eu un accueil chaleureux à leur sortie, à savoir Scarface de Brian De Palma et Fight Club de David Fincher !Bonne écoute !Olivier Dondon : Producteur EditorialLauréline Neel : ChroniqueuseLorenzo Cardoze : Animateur/ChroniqueurJustine Morin : Aide Technique Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.