Two observations: 1) What a generous man, loving his audience. I love this man. 2) What a generous audience! Pouring out their love for dear old Francis, straight out eating out of the palm of his hand.
@@johnf.hurtado1869 The socks are evidence that Francis is a simple, down-to-earth, no-nonsense guy, suits are a stuffy artifice for him. I'm not saying that wearing suits make you stuffy, I'm just talking about Francis and his perspective. You know who else was like that in his later years? Stanley Kubrick.
It's wonderful things about America is all those success personalities are often happy to tell you about their story of struggling and wisdom. and there's a lot of things you can learn from them about passion and life.
@@blokkka9inety293 and Scorsese couldn't have made the Godfather 1 and 2 it can be done by the only genius Coppola himself, Scorsese is great but Coppola is the apex mountain of directors.
Coppola clearly is the reason The Godfather is so great, he's so focused on getting the work done right, rather than on himself, to ever say so. That it in itself is part of the reason; the other part is that he cared nothing for doing things thru the "proper" channels -- he played tricks on Brando to entice him into the role, went around the executives to get the actors he wanted, etc. Totally followed his streetwise instincts on how to get people to do what he knew the film required, rather than on what he was "supposed" to do. Firing all the crew who wanted him fired, even without the authority, before they could do the same to him, etc. He even had to manipulate the real Mafia in NY, mostly by hiring real NY Mafiosi like the guy that played Luca Brasi, to get the film distributed, they were terrified of the publicity. It's kind of a miracle Coppola didn''t get fired/blackballed/killed during the whole process.
Really cool that Adam Savage is also a decent interviewer it's like two auteurs of different fields talking to each other. Francis Ford Coppola is one of my idols. Apocalypse Now is still one of my fav movies. Each version is unique.
This is fascinating. Coppola doesn't mention, Mario Puzo thought the movie glamorized coldblooded thugs and killers. He hated that aspect of the film, though he loved and respected Coppola. After its release, the crime families of NY were elated, and even said it was the best recruiting tool they'd ever had. Sad.
patricia S I agree it did romanize and glamorize the mafia.However, I have a different theory about the recruitment tool aspect. Yes, I agree that it made more people want to join the mob, but that it wasn't a good thing for the mob in the long run. These new recruits that thought the film was an accurate representation were in for a rude awakening in which the film "Donnie Brasco" showed the mundane, scratching for every nickle and dime, daily life. These recruits would grow up to be the last generation since they all had poor loyalty and ratted each other out. The mob got involved in drugs, got caught, and ratted everyone out to avoid long prison stays, just like the godfather warned would happen.
I wish Francis Ford Coppola's movie PINOCCHIO by Carlo Collodi's 1883 novel was gonna be made into a live action film, but Coppola's deal with Hollywood in the early 1990s on PINOCCHIO would no come true. Francis! I love your idea about making PINOCCHIO and believe me, you would do it like Bram's Stoker's DRACULA, and Carol Collodi's PINOCCHIO is a dark story with scary scenes and the sense of feelings from poor PINOCCHIO.
What is it about Italian and Italian-American culture that's produced so many great filmmakers? Maybe it's all the art and art history etc in general ... We Irish-Americans need to step it up a bit. The best "Irish-American" films (Gangs of New York, The Departed) were all made by Scorsese!
I remember something about her over-sized vagina. Her surgeon fell in love with her. But I read that book 50 years ago and I don't recall all the details.
1) Local Hero. 2) Midnight Cowboy. 3) Walkabout (though the more Buddhist I get, the killing of the animals gets increasingly troublesome and over the top). Speaking of over the top, the next time you re-watch the mildly interesting Godfathers, grok over two false Pacino scenes. In GF I, it's in the "It's strictly business, Sonny" scene. Michael is still showing the effects of being punched by Sterling Hayden's cop. Watch how Pacino milks it, over-acting how hard it is to draw on a cigarette with a bruised jaw. In GF II, it's the scene where Michael is interviewing his niece's fiance, who mentions that he majored in Theater in college. "How are you going to make a living doing that?" Pacino asks, chuckling, and inducing the same from the other bit actors and actresses in the scene. "Apocalypse" can't be re-watched? I expect position papers on my desk tomorrow morning on the following topics: gardenias, "What are the charges?", Disneyland vs Vietnam and "Cheer up, son". The GFs resonate as much as a good made-for-tv movie. Not even in the Top 100, if I bothered to compile such a long list.
Great Director,Great story teller,Great socks!
Two observations:
1) What a generous man, loving his audience. I love this man.
2) What a generous audience! Pouring out their love for dear old Francis, straight out eating out of the palm of his hand.
Well, that's the reason he's there and the reason they are too.
dont forget the socks
@@johnf.hurtado1869 The socks are evidence that Francis is a simple, down-to-earth, no-nonsense guy, suits are a stuffy artifice for him. I'm not saying that wearing suits make you stuffy, I'm just talking about Francis and his perspective.
You know who else was like that in his later years? Stanley Kubrick.
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It's wonderful things about America is all those success personalities are often happy to tell you about their story of struggling and wisdom. and there's a lot of things you can learn from them about passion and life.
Happy 80th Birthday Francis Ford Coppola
Yes! So glad that this was recorded, I almost got in, but it was sold out :(
Gawd, I love this man! Such a warm, insightful storyteller and, I daresay, teacher...
Damn, those socks look handsomely
Mr. Francis Ford Coppola you're a good soul
the greatest director of all time
Scorsese is the best, Coppola is a genius, great writer , made 4 great films in the 70's
He made some shitty movies along with the good ones.
@@CelestialWoodway I'm sure that whatever it is that you do in your life, you've turned in some shitty work. It is unremarkable. It is being human.
No he isn't. Scorsese is. Scorsese wouldn't have done some shitty crap like Godfather 3
@@blokkka9inety293 and Scorsese couldn't have made the Godfather 1 and 2 it can be done by the only genius Coppola himself, Scorsese is great but Coppola is the apex mountain of directors.
Awesome
I just finished reading Bob Evans book "The Kid Stays in the Picture". It was great but this gives a different perspective.
Coppola clearly is the reason The Godfather is so great, he's so focused on getting the work done right, rather than on himself, to ever say so. That it in itself is part of the reason; the other part is that he cared nothing for doing things thru the "proper" channels -- he played tricks on Brando to entice him into the role, went around the executives to get the actors he wanted, etc. Totally followed his streetwise instincts on how to get people to do what he knew the film required, rather than on what he was "supposed" to do. Firing all the crew who wanted him fired, even without the authority, before they could do the same to him, etc. He even had to manipulate the real Mafia in NY, mostly by hiring real NY Mafiosi like the guy that played Luca Brasi, to get the film distributed, they were terrified of the publicity. It's kind of a miracle Coppola didn''t get fired/blackballed/killed during the whole process.
"sit next to the camera" - Tarantino is the rare modern director that does this.
Tarantino is a goon
Thanks, both of you, for the non sequitur bullshit.
top 10 of all times best gangster film
god father francis ford coppola great director
Coppola is a Legendary Director
Really cool that Adam Savage is also a decent interviewer it's like two auteurs of different fields talking to each other. Francis Ford Coppola is one of my idols. Apocalypse Now is still one of my fav movies. Each version is unique.
Calling Savage an "auteur" is a little ripe.
45 mnts - his sarcastic dark humour 💕
This is fascinating. Coppola doesn't mention, Mario Puzo thought the movie glamorized coldblooded thugs and killers. He hated that aspect of the film, though he loved and respected Coppola. After its release, the crime families of NY were elated, and even said it was the best recruiting tool they'd ever had. Sad.
patricia S I agree it did romanize and glamorize the mafia.However, I have a different theory about the recruitment tool aspect. Yes, I agree that it made more people want to join the mob, but that it wasn't a good thing for the mob in the long run. These new recruits that thought the film was an accurate representation were in for a rude awakening in which the film "Donnie Brasco" showed the mundane, scratching for every nickle and dime, daily life. These recruits would grow up to be the last generation since they all had poor loyalty and ratted each other out. The mob got involved in drugs, got caught, and ratted everyone out to avoid long prison stays, just like the godfather warned would happen.
I wish Francis Ford Coppola's movie PINOCCHIO by Carlo Collodi's 1883 novel was gonna be made into a live action film, but Coppola's deal with Hollywood in the early 1990s on PINOCCHIO would no come true. Francis! I love your idea about making PINOCCHIO and believe me, you would do it like Bram's Stoker's DRACULA, and Carol Collodi's PINOCCHIO is a dark story with scary scenes and the sense of feelings from poor PINOCCHIO.
Love to have that book with all
The notes.
the greatest interviewer of all time.
The Michelangelo of our time.
What is it about Italian and Italian-American culture that's produced so many great filmmakers? Maybe it's all the art and art history etc in general ...
We Irish-Americans need to step it up a bit. The best "Irish-American" films (Gangs of New York, The Departed) were all made by Scorsese!
John Mulaney's doing pretty good :D
edit: I know he's not a filmmaker but he's in the bussiness.
He has 2 different socks 🧦 on.
I love it.
Coppola and Scorsese prove Tarantino got his talent from the Italian side...:)
@@gattodiossa7915 Because the word "nigger" comes up in his films? That's just art imitating life.
@JayoJay Put two and two together.
Tarantino is great but he’s no Coppola or Scorsese.
Is he wearing different coloured socks?.
Yes
That woman who asked that question was so cringe lmao
he has been usually out of breath in recent interviews, better take care of himself
Fuck You!
@@gattodiossa7915 it's been 2 years but fuck you.
I do not remember anything in the book about Lucy Mancini and her vagina surgeon's romance in the book. Certainly not a third or more of the book.
I remember something about her over-sized vagina. Her surgeon fell in love with her. But I read that book 50 years ago and I don't recall all the details.
Must of had trouble with his socks haha
two color socks
"The Godfather" isn't even in the Top 50. "Apocalypse", however, is definitely in the Top 10.
The Godfather is in the top three, And Apocalypse is great but it has no rewatchability, which the first two Godfather films do.
1) Local Hero. 2) Midnight Cowboy. 3) Walkabout (though the more Buddhist I get, the killing of the animals gets increasingly troublesome and over the top). Speaking of over the top, the next time you re-watch the mildly interesting Godfathers, grok over two false Pacino scenes. In GF I, it's in the "It's strictly business, Sonny" scene. Michael is still showing the effects of being punched by Sterling Hayden's cop. Watch how Pacino milks it, over-acting how hard it is to draw on a cigarette with a bruised jaw. In GF II, it's the scene where Michael is interviewing his niece's fiance, who mentions that he majored in Theater in college. "How are you going to make a living doing that?" Pacino asks, chuckling, and inducing the same from the other bit actors and actresses in the scene. "Apocalypse" can't be re-watched? I expect position papers on my desk tomorrow morning on the following topics: gardenias, "What are the charges?", Disneyland vs Vietnam and "Cheer up, son". The GFs resonate as much as a good made-for-tv movie. Not even in the Top 100, if I bothered to compile such a long list.
TheReccher I like both, but I think Apocalypse is one of the most watchable films ever. I’ve watched it at least 20 times.
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