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(Literary License Podcast)

Scarface (1932)

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Scarface (also known as Scarface: The Shame of the Nation and The Shame of a Nation) is a 1932 American pre-Code gangster film directed by Howard Hawks and produced by Hawks and Howard Hughes. The screenplay, by Ben Hecht, is based loosely on the 1929 novel by Armitage Trail which was inspired by Al Capone. The film stars Paul Muni as Italian immigrant gangster Antonio "Tony" Camonte, a gangster who violently rises through the Chicago gangland, with a supporting cast that includes George Raft and Boris Karloff. Camonte's rise to power dovetails with his relentless pursuit of his boss's mistress while his own sister pursues his best hitman. In an overt tie to the life of Capone, one scene depicts a version of the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre.  After Hughes purchased the rights to Trail's novel, Hughes quickly selected Hawks to direct and Hecht to write the film's screenplay. Beginning in January 1931, Hecht wrote the script over an eleven-day period. Scarface was produced before the introduction of the Production Code in 1934, which enforced regulations on film content. However, the Hays Code, a more lenient precursor, called for major alterations, including a prologue condemning gangsters, an alternate ending to more clearly reprehend Camonte, and the alternative title The Shame of a Nation. The censors believed the film glorified violence and crime. These changes delayed the film by a year, though some showings retained the original ending. Modern showings of the film have the original ending, though some DVD releases also include the alternate ending as a feature; these versions maintain the changes Hughes and Hawks were required to make for approval by the Hays Office. No completely unaltered version is known to exist.

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Scarface (1983)

 Scarface is a 1983 American crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone. Loosely based on the 1929 novel of the same name and serving as a loose remake of the 1932 film, it tells the story of Cuban refugee Tony Montana (Al Pacino), who arrives penniless in Miami during the Mariel boatlift and becomes a powerful and extremely homicidal drug lord. The film co-stars Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Robert Loggia. De Palma dedicated this version of Scarface to the writers of the original film, Howard Hawks and Ben Hecht.  Pacino became interested in a remake of the 1932 version after seeing it, and he and producer Martin Bregman began to develop it. Sidney Lumet was initially hired to direct the film but was replaced by De Palma, who hired Stone to write the script. Filming took place from November 1982 to May 1983, in Los Angeles and Miami. The film's soundtrack was composed by Giorgio Moroder. Scarface premiered in New York City on December 1, 1983, and was released on December 9, 1983, by Universal Pictures. The film grossed $45 million at the domestic box office and $66 million worldwide. Initial critical reception was negative due to its excessive violence, profanity, and graphic drug usage. Some Cuban expatriates in Miami objected to the film's portrayal of Cubans as criminals

 Opening Credits; Introduction (.37); Background History (31.40); Scarface (1932) Film Trailer (34.25); The Original (37.00); Let's Rate (1:18.47); Amazing Design Advertisement (1:23.06);  Introducing a Remake (1:24.18); Scarface (1983)  Film Trailer (1:26.21); The Remake (1:29.35); How Many Stars (2:32.14); End Credits (2:49.03); Closing Credits (2:50.36)

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 Closing Credits:  Gangsta Paradise by Coolio featuring LV.  Taken from the album Gangsta Paradise, I am LV.  Copyright 1995 Tommy Boy/Warner Brothers/MCA Records

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[blueskittlesart]

i hope everyone in nintendo’s management department dies and goes to hell no matter what and i’m not kidding

[eldritchdyke]

Every remake of a game should come with a copy of the game it is remaking that is compatible with modern hardware but otherwise untouched and I'm not even exaggerating this should be mandated by law. If you're going to attempt to recreate a piece of art you have to give people access to its original context otherwise it becomes the only context and makes the previous version simply a superceded product

[karshmallow]

[BG3] our dark urge Pearl you will be missed

[kantush]

The remake's pretty cool.

I just kept thinking of hot topic when i saw some of their costumes. Leon's villain outfit can get it ngl.

[crunchchute]

My Sam & Max cosplay I debuted at a local con during the weekend!

[k8lynjoy]

I'm so tired of people telling those of us who are upset about the LA atla remake that we are "being too dramatic" or are just "finding things to be upset about". We are allowed to be upset that something that we love so dearly has been butchered, AGAIN. If you liked it, then that's your personal opinion, but don't sit here and tell those of us who didn't that we're the problem.

I personally think the CGI, costumes, and sets all look terrible. None of it is immersive. Sure, it LOOKS like atla, but it doesn't FEEL like atla. The heart of the og is gone, and people are allowed to be upset about this. They've altered characters to the point that they aren't the character anymore (looking at you Aang and Katara), which is a huge upset for me personally because Katara is one of my favorite characters ever. So watching her be turned into someone meek and docile is more than a slap to the face. Not to mention them removing her as the narrator as if Bryke themselves didn't state that Katara is the person the story is being told through. And before you start telling me that Aang is the same. No, he isn't. Major parts of his development through season 1 (him coming to terms with the fact that he's the avatar and embracing that role, and him also accepting the fact that he RAN AWAY and how he is never going to do that again, which is also pivotal to his character later on) are completely removed. And don't even get me started on what they did to Kataang. Regardless of whether you ship them or not, those 2 are deeply connected to one another from the start, and their relationship is a big part of the show, so to see that butchered is heartbreaking for me.

This isn't just about them "making some changes" or it not being a 1:1 adaptation. I'm fine with adaptations that aren't 1:1. What I'm upset about is that the changes they are making are VITAL changes to characters and dynamics between characters. They're rushing through the plot and condensing the story (and I will scream if I hear one more person say that it's because they couldn't fit it all in with their runtime. The runtime is an HOUR LONGER than the og, so yes, they did have the time). The changes they are making make it evident that they do not understand the og show, and if you don't feel like that, fine, once again, that's YOUR opinion, just as this is MY opinion. So stop telling us we have no right to be upset and that we just want to hate everything. That's not true. What is true is that we are expressing valid complaints about another bad adaptation of something dear to us.

Edit: If you also come at people who are upset bc they were expecting a faithful adaptation and didn't get it bc "its not supposed to be the cartoon," you're missing the whole point. An adaptation is ADAPTING SOMETHING from one medium to the other, not rewriting it. "Yall expected it to be just like the cartoon." No, I expected a FAITHFUL ADAPTATION and was met with poorly written fanfiction.

[tianhai03]

i watched re death island today!!!!!1 it was really good!!!!!!!!! had to draw smth to celebrate :)

[wr0wn]

"Devotion"

Please be my valentine...

[alovestuck]

h-hello serennedy nation i would like to offer you : crushed luis

[llpodcast]

(Literary License Podcast)

In this episode of Literary License Podcast, join us as we delve into the captivating world of both the 1977 and 2016 renditions of the Pete’s Dragon films. Co-hosted by Vicki Rae and Joe Randazzo, we deliver wittily nuanced discussions about various acclaimed movie productions as well as the dynamics of fashion trends.

 Our conversation open up with highlighting the unique attributes of the Pete’s Dragon films, analyzing their differences, and similarities. The discourse then progresses into issues such as AMC Theater's platinum membership offer, the acclaimed A24 films, the King Kong Godzilla movies, and an insider's look at the pre-code movies covered in 'The Spoiler Room'. Packed with fascinating insights and thoughtful analyses, we guarantee a session filled with enlightening and entertaining discussions on the cinematic world from the perspective of both a casual moviegoer and a die-hard cinephile.

 In the second part of the episode, we navigate personal narratives exploring the current life situations and the longing for pre-pandemic normalcy. We further delve into a spectrum of films, from 'The Beekeeper' starring Jason Statham to the intriguing series, 'Fallout'. We conclude this segment with an engaging discourse about cinema censorship and the evolution of cinematic storytelling.

 Continuing further, we reflect on popular culture and its reflection on society, serial killers, anti-heroes, and morality of beloved characters. Our discussion covers iconic sitcoms like "I Love Lucy" to "Good Times" while also analyzing disturbing narratives of Hollywood's darker side.

 Heading into the final segment, we discuss the pressures of Hollywood with a special focus on childhood stars like Macaulay Culkin, Amanda Bynes, and Judy Garland. We unravel the unseen burden of fame within the industry, scrutinizing the challenging practices around film festivals and award ceremonies. Our episode ends with an in-depth review and defense of the movie, ‘Pete's Dragon’.

 Join us in this roller-coaster analysis down memory lane, filled with reflections, discussions, and riveting conversations on movies, celebrities, fashion, and societal norms. Get ready for a cinematic exploration like none other!

 00:02:29 - Original Pete's Dragon Discussion; 00:06:56 - AMC Platinum Membership and Godzilla Movie; 00:11:25 - Similarity in Movies and Twin Movies Phenomenon; 00:17:40 - Mark’s Pre-Code Movies and Spoiler Room Podcast; 00:21:54 - Vicki’s Job Search and The Beekeeper Movie Review; 00:24:24 - Conor McGregor in Roadhouse and Film Aesthetics Discussion; 00:31:36 - Impact of Cinema on Society and Generational Perspectives; 00:37:54 - Anti-Heroes in Modern Entertainment and Film Industry; 01:42:03 - Hollywood’s Dark Past; 01:46:46 - Remembering James Dean; 01:48:23 - Old Stars’ Comebacks; 02:29:37 - Feeling the Magic; 02:33:22 - Heartfelt Farewell; 02:36:07 - Aging Actors and Roles;    02:37:25 - Candle On The Water by Helen Reddy. Taken from Pete's Dragon the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

[entreri]

[civetside]

howdy tombies here's an astronaut AU i thought would be funny, we taking the space part of lesbian necromancers in space and we making that the main thing

[portalmonsterrr]

after the interdarshan championship

a little WIP because im having a bit of a bad day I just couldnt resist drawing pleading eyes emoji kaveh with those desert foxes

[puhpandas]

family photo 2.0

[mirrorhouse]

Later, amigo!