Scarface (reboot)

[Gremal]

Sorry if this was discussed already, but I just realized J&E Coen are writing a Scarface screenplay. Instead of a Cuban immigrant in Miami (e.g., Pacino/De Palma version), it would reboot as a Mexican immigrant in Los Angeles with Diego Luna possibly playing lead. Although the Coens are probably my favorite filmmakers and gangster is my favorite genre, I never warmed up to Miller's Crossing. But that was 27 years ago and the Coens have matured since then. Due next year, according to IMDB.

[R3P0]

No No No No ....

[Foggy]

Not a fan of a Scarface reboot. But if the Coen's direct, it might just sweeten the deal for me.

[Gremal]

Originally Posted by Foggy

Not a fan of a Scarface reboot. But if the Coen's direct, it might just sweeten the deal for me.

You do realize that the De Palma film was a remake itself.

[Al_The_Strange]

I'd be willing to give it a shot. I trust the Coen Bros with it more than Antoine Fuqua.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Gremal

You do realize that the De Palma film was a remake itself.

Yes. I'm not a massive fan of that film either.

[MJD64]

I've enjoyed several remakes and am looking forward to both Suspiria and The Beguiled so I'm not a remake alarmist. I take them on a per film basis. And I must say I've zero interest in this one.

Still, to those intriqued, I hope you find it satisfying.

[CyberpunkCentral]

How dare they remake a 1932 classic.

[Gremal]

Originally Posted by Foggy

Yes. I'm not a massive fan of that film either.

A better question might be whether you enjoyed their remake of True Grit. They don't take on a project unless they have a fresh vision that's worth bringing to the screen.

[Rblu-Dblu]

At this point there's no reason to get upset with the announcement of remakes. Just choose to watch it or not and move on with your life.

[Poya]

Doesn't sound like they're gonna direct it. Sources say that Peter Berg is the top choice (the dude who did Battleship. Yay). Besides, this doesn't sound like their type of alley. Scorsese sounds like a better choice, given how much he holds both Scarfaces in high esteem and planned on making a remake himself with De Niro back in the 80s, though at this point, Scorsese shouldn't be doing anymore gangster films, lest he becomes known for only that, even if he's only made 4 gangster films out of his overall 25.

[Gremal]

Originally Posted by Poya

Doesn't sound like they're gonna direct it. Sources say that Peter Berg is the top choice (the dude who did Battleship. Yay). Besides, this doesn't sound like their type of alley. Scorsese sounds like a better choice, given how much he holds both Scarfaces in high esteem and planned on making a remake himself with De Niro back in the 80s, though at this point, Scorsese shouldn't be doing anymore gangster films, lest he becomes known for only that, even if he's only made 4 gangster films out of his overall 25.

I hope the Coens end up directing it, but you're probably right. I'd like to see them do justice to this genre. They have the ability; they just need the inspiration. I know Miller's Crossing is quite popular, but it was way too quirky to function as a successful gangster film in my opinion. They've learned to dial down the quirks a lot since then.

I can name more than four gangster films made by Scorsese: Mean Streets, Goodfellas, Casino, Gangs of New York and The Departed, with Raging Bull falling into a grey area. He also directed an episode and exec produced Boardwalk Empire...and The Irishman is due out in 2018. I would love to see him take on Scarface but it's not going to happen. I agree that he shouldn't be known only for the mafia genre, but he has a unique aptitude with it. Of course, he's a uniquely gifted director any way you slice it. As are the Coens.

[Poya]

Originally Posted by Gremal

I hope the Coens end up directing it, but you're probably right. I'd like to see them do justice to this genre. They have the ability; they just need the inspiration. I know Miller's Crossing is quite popular, but it was way too quirky to function as a successful gangster film in my opinion. They've learned to dial down the quirks a lot since then.

I can name more than four gangster films made by Scorsese: Mean Streets, Goodfellas, Casino, Gangs of New York and The Departed, with Raging Bull falling into a grey area. He also directed an episode and exec produced Boardwalk Empire...and The Irishman is due out in 2018. I would love to see him take on Scarface but it's not going to happen. I agree that he shouldn't be known only for the mafia genre, but he has a unique aptitude with it. Of course, he's a uniquely gifted director any way you slice it. As are the Coens.

Does Gangs Of New York really count? I mean Bill and his gang were more of a politically charged group than gangsters. Raging Bull features gangsters but isn't strictly about them. Still, I hope The Irishman doesn't get made. Scorsese has plenty of other projects in his lineup that sound far more interesting and cost-saving. I especially hate to see a Scorsese film on Netflix. Might as well see an Ingmar Bergman film on an iPhone.

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by Poya

Doesn't sound like they're gonna direct it. Sources say that Peter Berg is the top choice (the dude who did Battleship. Yay). Besides, this doesn't sound like their type of alley. Scorsese sounds like a better choice, given how much he holds both Scarfaces in high esteem and planned on making a remake himself with De Niro back in the 80s, though at this point, Scorsese shouldn't be doing anymore gangster films, lest he becomes known for only that, even if he's only made 4 gangster films out of his overall 25.

Love how you only mention Battleship and not, oh I dunno, Lone Survivor or Deepwater Horizon or Patriots Day or Friday Night Lights. Cuz all directors should just be known for their one bad "I did it for the paycheck" movie.

[Gremal]

Originally Posted by Poya

Does Gangs Of New York really count? I mean Bill and his gang were more of a politically charged group than gangsters. Raging Bull features gangsters but isn't strictly about them. Still, I hope The Irishman doesn't get made. Scorsese has plenty of other projects in his lineup that sound far more interesting and cost-saving. I especially hate to see a Scorsese film on Netflix. Might as well see an Ingmar Bergman film on an iPhone.

I agree; GoNY isn't what most people think of for a gangster film. I myself think Scorsese is defined by the trio of Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and King of Comedy at his creative peak before he commanded huge budgets. None of them are gangster movies. But his association with the genre is not undeserved. Anyway, I can have only the highest anticipation for any Scorsese movie with De Niro and Pesci. As well as the Coens' next project, whatever that may be.

[OI8T12]

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

Love how you only mention Battleship and not, oh I dunno, Lone Survivor or Deepwater Horizon or Patriots Day or Friday Night Lights. Cuz all directors should just be known for their one bad "I did it for the paycheck" movie.

But, Battleship is the best of them all.

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by OI8T12

But, Battleship is the best of them all.

lol of course, what was I thinking? Misunderstood masterpiece

[Buscemi]

If Berg directs it, you just know he'll find a way to cast Mark Wahlberg in the lead and relocate it to Texas or somewhere where they can sell it to middle America and alienate everyone who isn't in Hollywood's target audience.

In short, he'd throw out everything The Coen Brothers wrote.

For a suggestion, I'd go with Jose Padilha but he's doing Entebbe and after RoboCop, he's sworn off working with studios.

[Poya]

Originally Posted by Buscemi

If Berg directs it, you just know he'll find a way to cast Mark Wahlberg in the lead and relocate it to Texas or somewhere where they can sell it to middle America and alienate everyone who isn't in Hollywood's target audience.

In short, he'd throw out everything The Coen Brothers wrote.

For a suggestion, I'd go with Jose Padilha but he's doing Entebbe and after RoboCop, he's sworn off working with studios.

Marky Mark as a Texan with a Boston accent? That worked well for Transformers.

[Jim Pez]

I just hope they make it like the original.