Brian De Palma Brian De Palma Brian Russell De Palma (born September 11, 1940) is an American film director and screenwriter. In a career spanning over 50 years, he is best known for his work in genres such as suspense, psychological thriller, and crime drama. His prominent films include mainstream box office hits such as "Carrie" (1976), "Dressed to Kill" (1980), "Scarface" (1983), "The Untouchables" (1987), and "" (1996), as well as cult favorites such as "Sisters" (1973), "Blow Out" (1981), "Body Double" (1984), "Carlito's Way" (1993), and "Femme Fatale" (2002). De Palma is often cited as a leading member of the New
Second Thoughts (1983 film) Santa Fe. Lucie Arnaz chose to do this film over "Poltergeist" which she had also been offered because she believed it gave her a better acting opportunity. The "Los Angeles Times" said the film "doesn't warrant a second thought". Second Thoughts (1983 film) Second Thoughts is a 1983 American drama film directed by Lawrence Turman and starring Lucie Arnaz, Craig Wasson, Ken Howard and Anne Schedeen. It was the second feature directed by Turman, who was better known as a producer. Lawyer Amy finds herself courted by two very different men: her client, a roguish street musician named Will, and