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OverviewThe 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 globe-spanning waves as a defining portrait of the gritty Miami street life. From Al Pacino’s masterful characterization of Tony Montana to the iconic “Say hello to my little friend,” Scarface maintains its reputation as an unwavering game changer in cult classic cinema. With brand-new interviews and untold stories of the film’s production, longtime film critic Glenn Kenny takes us on an unparalleled journey through the making of American depictions of crime. The World Is Yours highlights the influential characters and themes within Scarface, reflecting on how its storied legacy played such a major role in American culture. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Glenn KennyPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: Hanover Square Press Edition: Original Dimensions: Width: 16.10cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 0.426kg ISBN: 9781335449627ISBN 10: 1335449620 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 23 May 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviews“Comprehensive, energetically written… Scarface fans should be sure to read this absolutely necessary book, and so should readers who enjoy a good book about moviemaking, even if they haven’t seen this particular film.” –Booklist “Readers will be spellbound.” –Publishers Weekly “Glenn Kenny is not merely a tremendously skilled writer, he is, more importantly, an interesting one… The wild, weird world of film and filmmaking is where and what he lives and breathes.” —Todd Hanson, The Onion, Aqua Teen Hunger Force “This meticulous examination of Scarface is a wildly enjoyable ride… Kenny patiently outlines every moviemaking piece and shows how it fits in the bloody, brilliant Scarface puzzle.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review """Readers will be spellbound."" -Publishers Weekly ""Glenn Kenny is not merely a tremendously skilled writer, he is, more importantly, an interesting one... The wild, weird world of film and filmmaking is where and what he lives and breathes."" --Todd Hanson, The Onion, Aqua Teen Hunger Force ""This meticulous examination of Scarface is a wildly enjoyable ride... Kenny patiently outlines every moviemaking piece and shows how it fits in the bloody, brilliant Scarface puzzle."" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review" “The genesis, creation and afterlife of 'Scarface' make for a fascinating, surprisingly complex tale, engagingly told…Kenny’s book comes off as authoritative, the final word on the subject.” –Washington Post “Comprehensive, energetically written… Scarface fans should be sure to read this absolutely necessary book, and so should readers who enjoy a good book about moviemaking, even if they haven’t seen this particular film.” –Booklist “Readers will be spellbound.” –Publishers Weekly “Glenn Kenny is not merely a tremendously skilled writer, he is, more importantly, an interesting one… The wild, weird world of film and filmmaking is where and what he lives and breathes.” —Todd Hanson, The Onion, Aqua Teen Hunger Force “This meticulous examination of Scarface is a wildly enjoyable ride… Kenny patiently outlines every moviemaking piece and shows how it fits in the bloody, brilliant Scarface puzzle.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “[A] thoughtful study of Scarface’s lasting impact on American culture… Fans of the film and moviemaking students will discover a new appreciation for the process of bringing Scarface to life (and death).”—Library Journal Author Information"Glenn Kenny is a long time film critic based in New York. He has written for publications such as Film Comment, the Village Voice, and Rolling Stones and contributes film reviews to the New York Times and RogerEbert.com. He teaches film at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. He is the author of ""Robert De Niro: Anatomy of an Actor"" and has appeared in films such as Steven Soderbergh's ""The Girlfriend Experience"" and Ricky D'Angelo's ""The Sky Is Clear and Blue Today.""" Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |