Al Pacino’s Epic De Palma Double Feature: Scarface & Carlito’s Way!
Join Craig and fellow podcaster Brian Sword as we dive into two iconic Brian De Palma films starring Al Pacino: Scarface (1983) and Carlito’s Way (1993)! We break down the legendary chainsaw scene from Scarface and the masterful pool room sequence from Carlito’s Way, exploring De Palma’s cinematic genius and Pacino’s electrifying performances.
We analyze De Palma’s unmatched ability to choreograph tension-filled action scenes with crystal-clear geography, spotlighting Pacino’s intense, eye-driven acting in Scarface’s drug deal gone wrong and Carlito’s Way’s pool room trap. From De Palma’s Hitchcockian flair to Pacino’s transformative range, we unpack why these films are timeless, plus dive into their cult status and production history.
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