I'm really happy that this is an interview that doesn't exclusively talk about Godfather and Apocalypse now because I find his stories about One from the Heart and Tucker more interesting.
There are many good movies that you watch and forget, but whether it’s good, bad, or ugly, Megalopolis is a movie you will remember forever. Hats off to the Master Craftsman!
Thank you for talking about Coppola’s later work in the 80’s and 90’s. I get so tired of everyone only wanting to talk about the same 4 films of his from the 70’s.
I've always defined "style" primarily as the trademarks common to every film, book, or painting by the given artisan, regardless of the approach he takes to the individual work. No matter what Hitchcock did - The 39 Steps, Rear Window, or The Birds - you could tell it was him. No matter what Sergio Leone made - a western or a gangster epic - you could tell it was him. No matter what Kubrick did - a sci fi, a horror film, or a picaresque 18th century epic - you could always tell it was him. But there IS the more chameleon-like auteur. John Huston, for ex. Who mainly achieved his cinematic effects thru his writing process. Billy Wilder was like that, too. And I guess Coppola is in that camp. And, yet, maybe it's because I know and prize Coppola's work so much, that I always know when HE directed it. And I'm REALLY glad he's still in the filmmaking game!
Even if I end up hating Megalopolis, im so happy he got it made. More directors should take crazy chances like this if they can afford it, 120 million is pocket money for Spielberg and Lucas, but where are their passion projects?
@PageScreenYT what's your point? It wasn't self financed. But he did sell Star Wars to Disney and said he wanted to focus on experimental films. Still waiting on those
Spielberg just made a semi-autobiographical film and Lucas self-financed the Star Wars sequels and prequels before he sold the franchise off to Disney. They made their passion projects. This isn't to go against the courageous gamble Coppola took - I saw Megalopolis in IMAX Monday and it's well worth seeing it especially in that format. It's just that he had to do it this way because nobody was going to give him the budget to make this movie in this way without any oversight. He hasn't had the standing since Once from the Heart to do whatever he wants the way his friends Spielberg got out of the gate after Jaws or Scorsese got decades later with his DiCaprio collaborations.
I love Bram Stoker's Dracula. I think it is my favourite film from Coppola. Its not perfect, but the atmosphere nails the feel of the novel, particularly the castle sections. The bizarre moments & imagery capture the feel of the novel. Love the performances from Oldman & Hopkins. Some of the effect techniques were multiple exposures, which excites me as I use a lot of multiple exposures in my own still photography.
@@nin114That's BS. One from the Heart, Rumble Fish, Peggy Sue Got Married, Tucker, Dracula and The Rainmaker are all great movies. If you would have said the 90s, fair enough, but FFC has made a lot of good films outside of the big 4. Even The Godfather 3 has some brilliant moments.
Nice video - 2 questions for Coppola - 1) we often hear about the fabled "makeup test" that Brando took, which was quietly recorded and used to convince producers to cast him as Vito Corleone - where is that footage? Who is in a position to release it? 2) thoughts on Tom Hagen's state of mind, and ensuing evolution, at the end of Godfather 2, w Michael's murder of his brother Fredo (also regarded as Tom's brother) - word has it Godfather 3 was originally supposed to be Tom Hagen vs Michael Corleone
Wether or not Megalopolis succeeds, which I still intend to see, I’ll give props to Coppola for putting everything on the table to see his dream project come to life. I wish more filmmakers made more personal films. They’re typically more interesting than your average blockbuster.
@@OldBluesChapterandVerse He allegedly told a 12 year old that he would "never work in the industry again" after coming forward about his abuse. Even if we take that as an unsupported allegation, it is indisputably that Coppola offered financial support to Salva, and said of the incident “You have to remember, while this was a tragedy, that the difference in age between Victor and the boy was very small - Victor was practically a child himself." Salva was 29 and the boy was 12. You think nothing there is worth regretting?
@@gt6808 I think it’s not your place to publicly shame Coppola for not publicly regretting what you deem he should be regretting. It’s run-of-the-mill virtue signaling. You have a bag of these anecdotes you carry around, constantly hoping for the occasion to pull one out and wave it around, less to effect change than to be seen doing it.
@@OldBluesChapterandVerse It’s anybody’s place to comment upon. This is a public position he’s held, and it’s transparently despicable. If you champion someone that abusive and justify their actions in such a pathetic way then it shouldn’t be swept under the rug. This is nothing to do with me, my virtue or lack thereof. It’s to do with the obvious irony of someone doing something reprehensible and then proudly boasting about his lack of regrets.
@@OldBluesChapterandVerseYou're right. Nobody should call out predatory behaviour towards children. We should all just stand back, pretend we didn't see anything, and leave victims to fend for themselves. You're such an inspiration. Before reading your comment I used to stand up for people, but now I realise it's better to be silent and complicit. Never call out other people's behaviour under any circumstances... well unless you see someone else calling out bad behaviour, in which case take the time to criticize them for daring to protect the innocent, right? Thanks for showing me the way.
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I'm really happy that this is an interview that doesn't exclusively talk about Godfather and Apocalypse now because I find his stories about One from the Heart and Tucker more interesting.
Absolutely
Tucker was quite good. Quite good.
Just saw Megalopolis, and yes it was pure, unfilered madness. This will take days to process. However, I do love that this movie exists.
We are so blessed to have his filmography stimulating one of the most amazing periods in film history. I love all his work.
This man is a treasure we should really appreciate him while we still have him. And you enjoy cinema you should see Megalopolis.
Francis always speaks so poetically and isn't afraid to adress his vulnerability. It's beautiful to hear him speak with such eloquence at 85.
Im excited for this, no matter the negative press
There are many good movies that you watch and forget, but whether it’s good, bad, or ugly, Megalopolis is a movie you will remember forever. Hats off to the Master Craftsman!
Thank you for talking about Coppola’s later work in the 80’s and 90’s. I get so tired of everyone only wanting to talk about the same 4 films of his from the 70’s.
Bram Stoker's Dracula is still so underrated. It might be a bit of a mess, but man what a beautiful one
Also the magnificent Monica Bellucci first film 😊
@@artemus80j.4 I'd be a human blood bag for her any day
@@artemus80j.4it’s not her 1st. 1st American movie maybe
If anyone beside Keanu Reeves was playing the lead character it'd be a 10/10
what's messy about it? I consider it one of his best movies, and my favorite movie of his.
Such quality and artistry.
thanks to Letterboxd for bringing an interview with the legend!
That last phrase was amazing.
I'm hoping to see Megalopolis tomorrow afternoon. It looks great!
He did not piggyback on the success of the outstanding Godfather series,but chose to take creative risks throughout his career.
I've always defined "style" primarily as the trademarks common to every film, book, or painting by the given artisan, regardless of the approach he takes to the individual work. No matter what Hitchcock did - The 39 Steps, Rear Window, or The Birds - you could tell it was him. No matter what Sergio Leone made - a western or a gangster epic - you could tell it was him. No matter what Kubrick did - a sci fi, a horror film, or a picaresque 18th century epic - you could always tell it was him. But there IS the more chameleon-like auteur. John Huston, for ex. Who mainly achieved his cinematic effects thru his writing process. Billy Wilder was like that, too. And I guess Coppola is in that camp. And, yet, maybe it's because I know and prize Coppola's work so much, that I always know when HE directed it. And I'm REALLY glad he's still in the filmmaking game!
His Dracula film is one of my favourite movies
Even if I end up hating Megalopolis, im so happy he got it made. More directors should take crazy chances like this if they can afford it, 120 million is pocket money for Spielberg and Lucas, but where are their passion projects?
Lol, I dare say that Lucas had a passion project around 1977.
@PageScreenYT what's your point? It wasn't self financed. But he did sell Star Wars to Disney and said he wanted to focus on experimental films. Still waiting on those
@@johndoderino2609 My point is that those 2 directors have definitely had passion projects, self funded or not.
@@johndoderino2609the others were. Ironically he didn’t direct V and VI because he wanted to make Experimental Films.
Spielberg just made a semi-autobiographical film and Lucas self-financed the Star Wars sequels and prequels before he sold the franchise off to Disney. They made their passion projects.
This isn't to go against the courageous gamble Coppola took - I saw Megalopolis in IMAX Monday and it's well worth seeing it especially in that format. It's just that he had to do it this way because nobody was going to give him the budget to make this movie in this way without any oversight. He hasn't had the standing since Once from the Heart to do whatever he wants the way his friends Spielberg got out of the gate after Jaws or Scorsese got decades later with his DiCaprio collaborations.
Great interview
I love Bram Stoker's Dracula. I think it is my favourite film from Coppola. Its not perfect, but the atmosphere nails the feel of the novel, particularly the castle sections. The bizarre moments & imagery capture the feel of the novel. Love the performances from Oldman & Hopkins. Some of the effect techniques were multiple exposures, which excites me as I use a lot of multiple exposures in my own still photography.
Go see Megalopolis. I got to see it on Monday. It’s brilliant and beautiful.
guy hasnt made a movie worth watching since the 70's
@@nin114That's BS. One from the Heart, Rumble Fish, Peggy Sue Got Married, Tucker, Dracula and The Rainmaker are all great movies. If you would have said the 90s, fair enough, but FFC has made a lot of good films outside of the big 4. Even The Godfather 3 has some brilliant moments.
@@nin114lol BS
Nice video - 2 questions for Coppola - 1) we often hear about the fabled "makeup test" that Brando took, which was quietly recorded and used to convince producers to cast him as Vito Corleone - where is that footage? Who is in a position to release it? 2) thoughts on Tom Hagen's state of mind, and ensuing evolution, at the end of Godfather 2, w Michael's murder of his brother Fredo (also regarded as Tom's brother) - word has it Godfather 3 was originally supposed to be Tom Hagen vs Michael Corleone
Wether or not Megalopolis succeeds, which I still intend to see, I’ll give props to Coppola for putting everything on the table to see his dream project come to life. I wish more filmmakers made more personal films. They’re typically more interesting than your average blockbuster.
Rest in peace sammy wilson
Did he direct clownhouse? Can’t remember who that was
3:00 should have gotten Bill OReilly then to do it live ;)
I’m watching Megalopolis tonight… I’m hoping for the best, but expecting the worse.
How was it?
Classic
@@mmenbvbn7591 I’ll be watching it at 6:15 PM ET. I’ll let you know what I think about it afterwards.
Well dayum
@@mmenbvbn7591both, at the same time
9 minutes of film school.
We want a deluxe/directors cut of this pleaseee
Already?
💯👏
Whats with the dramatical music 😂😂😂😂
Two regrets, and neither of them to do with Victor Salva. Disgusting.
Get a life.
@@OldBluesChapterandVerse He allegedly told a 12 year old that he would "never work in the industry again" after coming forward about his abuse. Even if we take that as an unsupported allegation, it is indisputably that Coppola offered financial support to Salva, and said of the incident “You have to remember, while this was a tragedy, that the difference in age between Victor and the boy was very small - Victor was practically a child himself." Salva was 29 and the boy was 12.
You think nothing there is worth regretting?
@@gt6808 I think it’s not your place to publicly shame Coppola for not publicly regretting what you deem he should be regretting. It’s run-of-the-mill virtue signaling. You have a bag of these anecdotes you carry around, constantly hoping for the occasion to pull one out and wave it around, less to effect change than to be seen doing it.
@@OldBluesChapterandVerse It’s anybody’s place to comment upon. This is a public position he’s held, and it’s transparently despicable. If you champion someone that abusive and justify their actions in such a pathetic way then it shouldn’t be swept under the rug. This is nothing to do with me, my virtue or lack thereof. It’s to do with the obvious irony of someone doing something reprehensible and then proudly boasting about his lack of regrets.
@@OldBluesChapterandVerseYou're right. Nobody should call out predatory behaviour towards children. We should all just stand back, pretend we didn't see anything, and leave victims to fend for themselves. You're such an inspiration. Before reading your comment I used to stand up for people, but now I realise it's better to be silent and complicit. Never call out other people's behaviour under any circumstances... well unless you see someone else calling out bad behaviour, in which case take the time to criticize them for daring to protect the innocent, right? Thanks for showing me the way.
bros on the media run of proving Megaloposis is gd
Can you try that english again
@@hyperreal bru on M-run major L no cap
Enough with the vocal fry!