Watch: Francis Ford Coppola Discusses His Favorite Shots in His Films
by Alex Billington
September 27, 2024
Source: YouTube
“Very often in a movie it’s the villain who makes [it work],” he says about making The Godfather. Time to learn some tips & tricks from filmmaking legend Francis Ford Coppola! With the release of his ambitious new epic Megalopolis in theaters this weekend (watch the trailer), Coppola has been out and about conducting interviews with all kinds of journalists. This video posted by IGN features 10 minutes of Francis Ford Coppola discussing his favorite shots from his own favorite films that he has made. “With Megalopolis, Coppola adds to a resume that includes some of the all time greatest films ever made. We got to talk to him about his favorite shots from across his filmography. From The Godfather and The Godfather Part 2 to Apocalypse Now and Bram Stoker’s Dracula, to The Conversation and of course Megalopolis, these are, according to the man himself, some of Coppola’s best scenes.” This interview was conducted by the film critic Siddhant Adlakha. I could listen to Coppola go on and on for hours telling more stories about his films! Not enough! He has so many fascinating things to say about filmmaking and what makes it work.
Here’s the full video of Coppola’s “Favorite Shots From His Most Iconic Movies“, found on YouTube:
You can rewatch the main official trailer for Coppola’s Megalopolis film right here and the bad trailer here.
An accident destroys a New York City-like metropolis already in decay. Cesar, an idealist, aims to rebuild the city as a sustainable utopia, while the venal mayor, Frank Cicero, has other plans. Coming between the opposing men and their visions is Frank’s socialite daughter, Julia. Tired of the attention and power she was born with, Julia searches for her life’s meaning. Megalopolis is written and directed by the legendary American filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, his 23rd feature film, director of many other films including The Godfather Trilogy Part I-III, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, One from the Heart, The Outsiders, Rumble Fish, The Cotton Club, Peggy Sue Got Married, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Jack, The Rainmaker, Youth Without Youth, Tetro, and Twixt previously. It’s also produced by Coppola, with Michael Bederman and Barry J. Hirsch. Made by Coppola’s company American Zoetrope. This initially premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival earlier this year (read our review) and it will also play at TIFF. Lionsgate will debut Coppola’s Megalopolis movie in theaters worldwide starting on September 27th, 2024. Ready to watch?
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