This was a really informative read. I learned so much about the making of what we know of the 1983 Scarface movie. For one I didn't know it was a remake of the 1932 movie which was also an adaption of the novel. I loved learning about the influences and how the movie has changed over the years. I found every audience takes something differently from me. I glad I had a chance to review this story.

This is an excellent audiobook packed with info, facts, opinions, quotes and much more. (Sometimes too much, IMO, when it comes to the old, original Scarface film and stuff on acting technique... but I am sure others will love this.) I was especially interested in the chapters toward the end about the movie's legacy and how it became an underground (at first) classic. Highly recommended.

This audiobook was made available for me to listen to and review by Nat Segaloff, RB Media, and NetGalley.

Johnny Heller is the perfect narrator for this movie history. His voice is passionate and has texture, which adds gravitas to this nonfiction audiobook.

I enjoyed this audiobook tremendously, considerably more than I was expecting. I'm a history buff, and this includes the history of all of the players and even fin information like the history of gang activity in the US. I've never watched Scarface as an adult. The 1983 version is a cultural touchstone. I was raised in the 80s and remember the 1983 film being watched by my Dad. I've seen clips of the 1983 film in other movies and on TV shows. I recognize multiple lines of dialogue and quotes from a movie I've never watched enough to realize Michelle Pfeiffer was a supporting actor. There isn't another movie I can think of that I have this type of relationship with. So, I was extremely interested in the history of this cult classic.

Imagine my surprise upon discovering the 1983 movie was a remake of a 1932 film co-produced by Howard Hughes. Add to that the character of Tony Camonte (Montana in the 1983 version) was based on Al Capone. This also included the relationship between the mob and Hollywood. It's just a fascinating old Hollywood tale.

This covers the rules of old Hollywood and the rise of the new directors who changed Hollywood, like Brian De Palma and Steven Spielberg. This also covers the 1932 film, 1930's Hollywood era, studios, film approval boards, film writer, soundtrack, and movie related book to the 1983 film. There's a lot of rich history here.

I know very little about the golden age of Hollywood, but I read this shortly after reading about the filming of Mommie Dearest, and now I'm interested in learning more about old Hollywood and the history of filmmaking. This is well written, interesting, and well researched.

Thank you to Nat Segaloff, RB Media, and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to and review this audiobook. All opinions and viewpoints expressed in this review are my own.

Plenty enjoyable, I like the ‘side bars’ of information and the time line is easy to follow. It lags a bit on the middle but it’s an interesting read if you already enjoy the film. Good narration