Scarface (1983) with Author Glenn Kenny

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The Colonial Theatre and Reads & Company are thrilled to welcome, for the first time, Glenn Kenny to discuss his book “The World Is Yours: The Story of Scarface,” which will accompany a screening of Brian DePalma’s 1983 film, Scarface.

Books will be available for purchase during the event. Please note we will be observing the original theatrical intermission at the 117-minute mark.

ABOUT THE BOOK

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 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.

“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

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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.”

ABOUT THE FILM

“It is a serious, often hilarious peek under the rock where nightmares strut in $800 suits and Armageddon lies around the next twist of treason.” – Time Magazine

After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana (Al Pacino) stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami. Viciously murdering anyone who stands in his way, Tony eventually becomes the biggest drug lord in the state, controlling nearly all the cocaine that comes through Miami. But increased pressure from the police, wars with Colombian drug cartels and his own drug-fueled paranoia serve to fuel the flames of his eventual downfall.