5 Things to Know About The Scarface Remake

It has become apparent that we live in a world where anything that has been financially successful can and will be remade. Having said that, it's no surprise that Hollywood has decided to remake the cult classic Scarface for the second time. Yes, the film that you know with Al Pacino is actually a remake of another film about an Italian gangster. 

"Let's remake the film about that Italian gangster and cast an Italian known for his iconic role as an Italian gangster... and make him cuban. Genius." 

5. The character is from Mexico. 

The film has the same premise. An immigrant comes to America and takes over the drug world in order to achieve the American dream. It takes place in Los Angeles so you can see how it's fitting that Tony would be from Mexico.

"From Cuba to Florida then from Mexico to Los Angeles. Scarface is clearly suffering from travelers anxiety. 20 years from now the next Scarface movie will be about a guy from Jersey trying to take over New York." 

4. It will be directed by Pablo Larraín. 

If you don't consider yourself to be a big movie buff then you've probably never heard of Pablo  Larraín. To be fair, this is the first time I'm ever hearing his name. His latin background helped secure his roll as director as well as his Academy Award nomination for the film 'No'. He has most recently wont the Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin Film Festival for his latest film 'The Club.' 


 
3. There's currently no lead. 

As the film has only recently been green-lit, there hasn't been any public decisions made on casting for the lead role. The producers say they want an authentic bilingual latino, but there are currently only rumors as to who they may be considering. Who's going to fill Tony's black and gold Versace throne? 

2. The movie will take place in the present. 

While seeing some good old-fashioned 1980s cocaine action sounds like a good time, this next iteration of Scarface will be taking place in present day Los Angeles. Expect Mexican Cartel's and marijuana by the ton. 

1. The screenplay was written by Jonathan Herman .

The original draft of the screenplay was written by David Ayer ('Training Day') and until recently was being developed by Paul Attanasio (Donnie Brasco). Universal contacted Herman to put the finishing touches on the story and according to Rolling Stone, his participation is what is pushing this film forward. This will be Jonathan's second screenplay with his debut 'Straight Out of Compton' set to be released this August.

As a fan of the franchise I'm both elated and terrified about the production of this film, but so far is seems like this can be a promising endeavor. But how will is compare to the original? Is this in danger of becoming another Carlito's Way: Rise to Power? We'll have to wait and see.

What do you think about this remake? Are there things you'd like to see/don't want to see? Leave your answers in the comment section below. 

Sources: 
http://screenrant.com/scarface-remake-director-plot-details/
http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/modern-day-scarface-remake-set-in-los-angeles-gets-green-light-20150318

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Home Alone - 5 of The Worst Parents in Movies

The following parents I'm about to mention are from some of the best movies of all time.  When I was a kid I wish my parents were as cool as them, because I was young and naive. Now that I'm older and have aged like a fine wine I now know that these are 5 of The Worst Parents in Movies. 

5. Honey I Shrunk the Kids - Wayne and Mae Szalinski

How in the world do you "accidentally" shrink your children? Not only do you shrink them, but you return to for two more movies to blow your baby up in one and shrink yourselves in a third. If these two try adopting you, run!

4. Jurassic Park - John Hamon (Grandfather) 

Okay he may not actually be the parent of the children in the film but he definitely had the option to not let his f%*king grandchildren play with the velociraptors! This man has gone mad with money and must be stopped. Was he stopped? I haven't seen much of the sequels. Speaking of Sequels...

3. Home Alone - Peter and Kate McAllister

First of all, Buzz treats Kevin like crap! Can you do something about it and stop neglecting the child before he turns into Macaulay Culkin? Speaking of neglect, you left your kid home... ALONE and if that's not enough you managed to loose him in an airport in the sequel. 

2. The Rugrats Movie - Phil and Didi Pickles 

It's one thing to neglect teenagers but to neglect babies? The parents in the Rugrats ignore their children so much a theory developed that the babies are a figment of Angelica's imagination. 

1. Star Wars - Anakin Skywalker A.K.A. Darth Vader

Yeah, I think everyone knows this guys is pretty much the worst father of all time. Nothing says 'I don't care about my kids' more than chopping your only sons hand off. 

Do you know any terrible parents? 

Leave your answers in the comment section below. 

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