Production history – Lucia

Howard Hawks was a stubborn director who was determined to get his way. He refused to allow the centers to destroy his vision with their petty  limitations. He paid off censors and used techniques to get his point across. I admire him for his smart tactis to get around the censors.

Intro text – Lucia

The text shown at the beginning of the film did not succeed in acting as a censor, it rather does the complete opposite. It is a statement to the citizens describing the truth of the movie and how gangsters and their violent actions are real. The director is telling the audience that they must become aware of the problems in their nation and act towards change. They must confront the government and demand solutions.

Camonte – Lucia

After watching Scarface, I have remembered more positive aspects of the character, Tony Camonte, than negative, despite that he was portrayed as a murdering gangster. The movie made Tony a likeable character by defying the negative gangster traits. For example, it would be expected for a gangster to be mean, rude, or merciless, but not in this case. Tony Camonte constantly made jokes, and as a result made him a likable character to the audience. It is difficult for a person to dislike a character when he makes the person laugh. In the movie, Camonte acts superior to the police cops by lighting his match on the police’s badge and by taking his time when the police demands to take him to the police station. The police did not intimidate him at all. This makes me respect him and almost look up to him. The movie also portrayed Tony as disciplined instead of a vicious murderer. For example, in the movie a police cop hits Tony Camonte, and in response, Tony initially makes a fist, but then looses his hands and does not fight back which would be initially expected from a gangster. Because of censorship, Tony’s mother had to disapprove of his gangster actions, but the director was able to have a scene where a barber helps Tony hide his gun when a police cop approaches. This shows that average citizens supported and helped Tony Camonte despite his reputation of being a gangster. This makes the audience believe that they should also support Camonte. These positive aspects outshine the negative aspects of the murders he commits and his suggestible sexual tendencies with his sister, Cesca. The movie does not make me think negatively of gangsters because of how Tony Camonte is portrayed.

Introductions – Lucia B

Hey, my name is Lucia Brown. It’s pronounced Loosha. I am a freshman and am from Maryland. I live on campus with my two crazy roommates in President’s Park. I am striving for a 4.0 gpa this semester. That’s pretty much it.