Scarface ’32: The OG! - A Criterion Collection Review

from Oh Brother · host Dan and Mike Smith

Message Dan and MikeStep back into the pre-Code chaos with the original Scarface—before the cocaine and neon came the Tommy guns and tabloid frenzy. We dissect Howard Hawks’ gritty gangster epic, explore how it scandalized America, and debate whether Paul Muni’s Tony Camonte still holds cinematic swagger. Bonus: the wild story behind the film’s censorship battle.Oh Brother Podcast:Support the Show! (Be The First to Listen with Early Access)Listen on all podcast platformsSubscribe on YouTubeFollow us on Instagram

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Message Dan and Mike Step back into the pre-Code chaos with the original Scarface—before the cocaine and neon came the Tommy guns and tabloid frenzy. We dissect Howard Hawks’ gritty gangster epic, explore how it scandalized America, and debate whether Paul Muni’s Tony Camonte still holds cinematic swagger. Bonus: the wild story behind the film’s censorship battle. Oh Brother Podcast: Support the Show! (Be The First to Listen with Early Access)Listen on all podcast platformsSubscribe on YouTub...

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