Alex Liasides
New Hollywood Cinema
(Scarface)
The gangster movie has always been a favourite for most audiences since the early days of Film Noir. The reasons for the success of such films are due to the fact that they create an illusion of an underworld of which is glorified and provides a positive view point to the audiences. In turn, we become in awe by the power and lifestyles of the Maffia and side with them. Elements such as violence, drugs, money, sex and flash cars are characteristic of this genre. The feature film Scarface written by Oliver Stone, directed by Brian De Palma is a…
