“Scarface” occupies an interesting place in film history. While the idea of remakes is often debated by film fans, with many claiming that these films are completely unnecessary, Brian De Palma’s “Scarface” is often cited as the remake that shatters that myth.
And even with the fact that De Palma’s film is a remake of Howard Hawks’ 1932 original, there were still people that scoffed at the idea of Luca Guadagnino taking over a brand-new film based on the story of Tony Montana, questioning the need for a third “Scarface.” But in a new interview with the filmmaker, Guadagnino explains thoroughly why people need to stop thinking about his “Scarface” as a remake of De Palma or Hawks’ features.
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