Brian De Palma

Biography

Brian Russell De Palma is an American film director and writer. In a career spanning over forty years, he is probably best known for his suspense and crime thriller films. De Palma was a leading member of the New Hollywood generation of film directors. His direction often makes use of quotations from other films or cinematic styles, and bears the influence of filmmakers such as Alfred Hitchcock, Jean-Luc Godard, and Michelangelo Antonioni. His work has been criticized for its violence and sexual content, but has also been championed by American critics such as Roger Ebert and Pauline Kael.

CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Brian De Palma

A Riveting Tale of Crime, Corruption, and Honor

on The Untouchables | Jun 06, 2025

The Untouchables, directed by Brian De Palma, is a tour de force of cinematic storytelling that immerses the audience in the gritty world of Prohibition-era Chicago. With a stellar cast led by Kevin C... Read more

A Cinematic Epic of Excess and Consequence

on Scarface | Jun 06, 2025

Scarface, directed by Brian De Palma, stands as a towering monument to the allure and destructiveness of the American Dream. De Palma’s audacious direction and Al Pacino’s electrifying performance as ... Read more

"The world is yours." This brash and iconic declaration encapsulates the ambition and ultimate downfall at the heart of "Scarface."

on Scarface | May 31, 2025

Brian De Palma’s Scarface is a visceral and operatic crime epic that charts the meteoric rise and violent demise of Tony Montana (Al Pacino), a Cuban refugee who arrives in 1980s Miami with nothing an... Read more

Brian De Palma

Biography

CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Brian De Palma

A Riveting Tale of Crime, Corruption, and Honor

A Cinematic Epic of Excess and Consequence

"The world is yours." This brash and iconic declaration encapsulates the ambition and ultimate downfall at the heart of "Scarface."

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