Francis Ford Coppola on Megalopolis and becoming Michael Corleone

[@tjnugent62]

I worked for Francis in the 1980s. He really is a good man who cares about people. You feel like family when you are around them. Eleanor Coppola was a very calm, sweet and intelligent human. The last time I saw her was when I was moving on, she was on a walk and stopped my car and thanked me for everything I had done for her family. She was with her newborn first grandchild, Gia. She was a special kind of lady.

[@VtRD]

This is such a fond memory, thank you for sharing it. Somehow I connected to Francis easily, even though I don't know him personally--his family is from Basilicata, Italy, and so was my late Dad. It was a poor area off the tourist track--those roots are clearly reflected in his films.

[@themusicprofessor]

He's in his mid-eighties and he's a life-force! Astonishing!

[@graildemitrius6310]

This man is such a treasure

[@Major42]

From Europe we would say. Take good care of him.

[@Zed-fq3lj]

This man should be heard and followed...Hoping 'Megalopolis' will reach people and their dead brains and hearts and change at least something within the dying movie industry. A fitting culmination to a glorious career of a prominent filmmaker. 'Megalopolis' stands as an artist's warning and guideline for all of us. Thank you Mr F.F. Coppola from Serbia for the art you gave. 👏👍

[@lukess.s]

I don't think he's done, I think he intends to make one more film

[@Zed-fq3lj]

Ok...hope so, but this will have drained his finances.@@lukess.s

[@marccharbonneau1967]

TROLLS are not going to see it

[@VtRD]

Your comment about the movie industry is right on point. And TV--it's in some ways a golden age, a lot of productions are being made, yet few are really well made. I pass by our local movie house weekly and notice that everything shown there is poor quality and forgettable. Yet producers spend millions to make these films.

[@Qwazin]

Incredible. This man made a film basically saying "can't we all just get along" and every mainstream critic says it sucks.

[@luxi378]

thats why i love this man, hes really like that, and some things never get old... be creative... be peaceful... we're gonna find a solution to that.

[@genechorney]

We can but we chose not to.

[@VtRD]

Megalopolis was his dream project. He wanted to make this for decades and finally did. Some films aren't received well at the time of release. It's only later that people appreiate their real message.

[@sonny19931]

I mean the film is a travesty. But I could listen to the man talk all day

[@ivanb8126]

It's not incredible at all. Intentions have nothing to do with the quality of an artistic project. Is it difficult to understand? It would be very easy to be a great artist if the only thing you needed was good intentions. By the way "can´t we just get along" is what everybody feels, but reality is much more complex. That's why we don't get along.

[@Ghosthound_X]

What a brilliant man he knows exactly what's up. And Megalopolis is a perfect metaphor for the state of America today.

[@JCDenton95]

I too used to get my news from the mainstream.

[@ryandozier8053]

HyperNormalisation

[@rawpower12xu]

@@JCDenton95Where do you get them now there Alex Jones?

[@LindaMWynne]

I just watched Megalopolis and loved it. I cried at the end.

[@willwalker6894]

There are too many reviewers trashing that that’s a red flag to me. Some films are meant to transcend in an unconventional sense. I’m going to see it! Don’t care

[@jasonsuperonline]

It was so good!!

[@hiufgterde]

I cried too, but not because it was any good.

[@1133]

Beautiful- simple. We’re kept in a state of being unfulfilled … just to keep the game going. And yet, the simplest act of creating and living from a state of joy, love… play … is all it takes to change the world. Be curious… live from the heart … create joy .. and be willing to have the hard conversations- every time. Thank you Francis - for just being you. 💙

[@Cristoburns]

I could listen to Francis talk all day. I always learn so much from him.

[@IslamicRageBoy]

We can all agree this is a life well lived

[@richardkilroy3248]

One of the most brilliant directors in the history of cinema. 'The Conversation' stands as a masterwork and it was great to hear him speak about the film. Great interview, and the directing exercise was a great bonus. Love, love Coppola.

[@VtRD]

If I could have a meal with him, and include the Coppola wine, a dream date. As I get older, he is the kind of person I want to be--always learning.

[@archiekleung]

Thanks for creating memories so that we can have conversation on our own and with others.

[@abrahamgomez653]

Francis is a genius

[@burgesssam]

That was so wonderful. Loved the conversation, loved the game! and love love love FFC's spirit

[@jojockful007]

You’ll either love or hate this film there’s absolutely no in between lol, but I do think it speaks to the sincerity of Coppola and how creatively charged it all feels. Incredible film for me!

[@fastenbulbous]

I’ve never been so conflicted about a movie in my life. I both love and hate it.

[@dasarkas]

Listened on the podcast and again to watch the group exercise. Full of wisdom and playfulness!

[@finegentleman7820]

Such an interesting conversation. Coppola is an artist through and through, rare breed. 22:08 Things I do for love [of films] - Francis Jamie Lannister Coppola.

[@sajan-jose]

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!

[@vrlrjm962]

I will watch megalopolis every new years 🤝 and think about how society should be improved 🤞

[@H1GHW4Y14]

a living legend

[@MrEPB]

Wow! I can't wait to see the film shot in London! God bless you with good health and longer life, Mr. Coppola! ❤️🙏

[@sattwa2]

Such a big hearted man♥️ May this last stretch be filled with joy and curiosity.🙏

[@Louise9381]

An incredible man

[@lmfaouch]

Megalopolis is everything movies these days don’t have the power to be: something worth talking about

[@CATDHD]

I just wish somebody told him no on several occasions when revising the script, during the pre production, and during the editing. It honestly had passion behind the movie, but school theatre level acting, school philosophizing, just plain bad directing.

[@LockedOnMLB]

Saw it ... it will stay with me

[@hiufgterde]

Yeah if you have to go try and sell it, it's usually not that good. In this case, the movie is just terrible.

[@nickgibson2123]

I watched Megalopolis last night. My thoughts summed up in one word: Damn.

[@sianspherica]

Thinking about going to see it tonight. Any regrets about going to see it? The reviews look very mixed

[@nickgibson2123]

@@sianspherica No regrets, but it was a theater experience like no other for me. You’ll either love it or hate it-I’m more in the middle. Three people at my screening left halfway through the movie!

[@Picnicl]

@@nickgibson2123 If 'you'll either love it or you'll hate it' how can you be 'more in the middle'? Let's accept that it has a few loveable aspects (most in the trailer) but it could have been better. It's more interesting as a quiet celebration of the best of modernity (modernity from ALL historical ages) than as a narrative.

[@j9million]

@@sianspherica Worst film I have ever seen, disrespectful to the viewer, no effective characterization or story, not even worth watching to laugh at, complete wase of time

[@finegentleman7820]

May be you are right, May be not. Coppola's film made more sense with passing time, instead of at first viewing.

[@ProperPicks]

This dude a LEGEND

[@d2d2d28]

I’m going to watch this again and again. It wasn’t just a movie, it was an experience. And a great one.

[@Astyeer]

Best interviewer in the game! Thanks

[@KenrickBlock]

The movie was great

[@tbirdUCW6ReAJ]

Fascinating conversation. I’ll be watching the movie tonight.

[@tomallen5837]

Okay it's a day later. What did you think? I watched it last night myself 09/27. Really really good. Not perfect but certainly something I'm going to go watch again

[@tbirdUCW6ReAJ]

@@tomallen5837 it’s one hell of a trippy movie. The first half was intriguing but it went off the rails by the second. I definitely admire Coppola for making an art house movie with a hefty budget out of his own pocket and dares to challenge the studio system that goes for safe movies. My guess is maybe he has a longer version planned for home release. I definitely was split by the film overall but it was intriguing

[@westerling8436]

It's crap

[@Houdingplaces]

@@westerling8436 You can’t understand its voice or speak its cadence. Let the geniuses enjoy this film little man.

[@westerling8436]

@@Houdingplaces I've a PhD in medieval literature I'm pretty sure I can see through this bloated crap, you probably find it deep

[@devanmoran]

legend

[@fernandasampaio5902]

The interview that will change you forever👆

[@devanmoran]

amazing movie a work of art

[@WhiteRussianDolls]

In a few years people are gonna get the spiritual references in Megalopolis.

[@PaolaPerez-j8t]

I thought this too! ❤

[@hiufgterde]

Nobody will care about this movie, it's already a disaster. Nice for the artsy fartsy types maybe but that's about it.

[@trelenitsa]

A masterpiece of our times

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

Love this guy!

[@sharifmansour9678]

That's spooky how he lost his son when he was already working on Gardens of Stone. People assume it was the other way around.

[@sandhurstwolves3956]

Struggling to understand his train of thought at times but for mid 80s he looks amazingly healthy.

[@joelharris4399]

Francis Ford Coppola is the kind of guy who's unconventional by nature, yet who's caught up in an industry that traffics in tropes, safe bets, tried and true formulas, so he differentiates himself by thinking outside the box. And by doing this over an extended period of time, he has become something of a culture critic. Like he said, at this point, he is not doing any 🎥for the 💰💰💰

[@televinv8062]

Yes. Like a kind of sociologist

[@libertyfilm4096]

Where does it come his fearlessness ? That would be a good question

[@Pravindaswani74]

HE'S ITALIAN

[@televinv8062]

Grew up poor, his Father struggled in the movie business and, he worshipped his older brother. Reminds me of the line: "when you ain't got nothin', you got nothin' left to lose"

[@ginger22ly]

I was just curious about what was unfolding and spending time trying to make sense vs the reality I knew and thinking about where u saw such imagery before. I iwill see it again. It’s wokén me up to arts of the world I live in. I like mystery aspect of the movie.

[@FRISBEEEE]

ALL MOVIES ARE PASSION PROJECTS

[@kengreen6901]

What was the author’s name and the title of the theatre book? Love you Mr.Coppola:)

[@jamesr6562]

I really wanted to like Megalopolis but sadly I didn’t. Hope he makes another, he’s an icon.

[@maracachucho8701]

The idea was good but the execution was very overwhelming, I don't think I quite understood all he meant to say in this film. Still a must watch.

[@ThomasKirby-ub4vy]

As soon as my angry thoughts of megalopolis come to mind… I watch an interview with Coppola regarding it and I go…. DAMNIT I can’t argue with the guy. He wanted to make it, he made it, regardless of it being good or not. Does not care about money for film, he’s 85 years old being able to die a happy man surrounded by family even if a large chunk of his financial gain is lost

[@televinv8062]

He's a billionaire and, a ton of money rolls in every year from his previous work and current businesses. He spent a TON on Megalopolis for sure...but he's doing alright...

[@Jerrypaks]

this is so true, somebody once said, "to bring the economy up, you must bring the people down", or maybe that's what i said.

[@TejanoTigre]

Great director but it's really annoying when he makes a point to disagree with every single thing the interviewer (who was incredibly patient and respectful) said. If the interviewer said the sky is blue, he'd find a way to push back and say well actually it's not really blue, it's more of a bluish purple.

[@SeanyBoyT]

This sounds exactly how I would sound explaining something while stone asf.

[@szminka7791]

I love this guy, he moves me.

[@worldlycashmoneyenterprises]

megalopolis is a brilliant satire

[@TwistVisuals]

No questions asked about the allegations? How about how he helped the director of Jeepers Creepers knowing that he was a child ********? A loving family man who's a great director on one side but a sinister individual on the other...

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Is that sammy Wilson

[@erwindehart4328]

As usual, the interviewer wants to come off as intelligent whereas the artist wants to be honest.

[@MariaM-fu6wm]

Thanks to the interviewer Coppola speaks more and clarifies a lot. I think the interviewer did a great job.

[@acapedit]

It's ok. Judging by come commenters here, it's a state of affairs for humanity. An intelligent conversation with a great artist devoid of controversy and triggers the public loves resorting to.

[@baldybaldy7598]

What about victor silva?

[@torontorox]

one of my favourite luncheon meats!

[@r.p.7280]

Any questions about cast members who are suing him for kissing them inappropriately (on camera)?

[@garrenosborne9623]

Cant wait to see it, Media Industrial Complex be damned...

[@marccharbonneau1967]

VILE TROLLS HATERS CRITICS COMMENT THREAD KNOW NOTHINGS.....we don't care about your negative review.

[@sarthakdas5801]

14:04

[@nadamuchu]

please add captions for this for deaf people like me.

[@BomChickyBowWow]

There are captions. Just tap the CC button at the top right side of the screen.

[@nadamuchu]

@@BomChickyBowWow those are not accessible captions. theyre often so bad they're nicknamed automated craptions. an interview like this is sullied by the lack of effort to make it accessible and put garbage captions on it.

[@thefirstchampster]

Some good word salad here from Coppola. He comes across as defensive and contrarian.

[@MrSmartInventor]

How this 14 years old got the gun? 😮 amazing interview!!!!

[@wishhousefarm]

Great to see the master. I am slightly annoyed by the interviewers cockiness. maybe he is trying too hard... I guess he is young

[@dexterduckett3802]

I'm sorry, but Watergate didn't occur ten years after The Conversation (1974) was released - the Watergate scandal had ended by 1974!

[@libertyfilm4096]

❤

[@Ghosthound_X]

He needs to go on Lex Fridman and let him pick his brain.

[@Lee_Forre]

Lex is pro Kremlin pro Putin hack who spews right wing propaganda. He is a spy

[@willwalker6894]

That would be so great! Fingers crossed 🤞

[@johnlanser1951]

Yuck.

[@petarrakoc1416]

Ah yes famous intellectual Lex Fridman.

[@MoreTEN]

Good interview, but was Coppola poor? Ehhhh...

[@anotheracct8417]

Some are more genius than others. 😂

[@hiufgterde]

Megalopolis is an absolute trainwreck of a movie. He clearly is no longer the filmmaker he used to be if he pushes out this crap.

[@petarkonj8979]

kopola brt moi

[@crypticallegory]

0:06 A rich and privileged old man telling the Poors to smile more. Thanks.

[@moschopsmad]

Terrible movie and Coppola strikes me as lacking insight in this interview. In fact the interview as a whole was lacking in any wisdom from my perspective.

[@foggynotion]

Megalopolis is a bona fide dud, a turkey and that's insulting that oft-misunderstood bird. If you see it in IMAX form you will see an IMAX-sized dud. Even great filmmakers are more than capable of producing trash as witnessed by Megalopolis. Enter at your own risk.

[@worldlycashmoneyenterprises]

your logo is a yellow Q are you a Qanon guy?

[@royfr8136]

The anti Trump nonsnese pops up everywhere

[@Mallordov]

I don’t think he knows what it’s about

[@gozerthegozerian9888]

Nobodies going to go see this movie hope it was worth his vineyard lmfao

[@petarrakoc1416]

He did because he wanted not because he wanted to make money off of it. And he’s still super rich

[@televinv8062]

You think he isn't a billionaire, STILL, even after spending all that money? Loooooooool

[@gozerthegozerian9888]

@@televinv8062 like don't get me wrong one of my all time favorite directors is George A. Romero but let's put it this way his career began with Night of the Living Dead and Ended with Survival Of The Dead...

[@gozerthegozerian9888]

@@televinv8062 Like don't get me wrong one of my all time favorite film makers is George A. Romero and let's put it this way his career began with Night of the Living Dead and Ended with Survival Of The Dead..

[@jamesfain1236]

what a weird creepy cipher for aa aged genius to have spent time with talking about nothing

[@50Nobody50]

now describe your comment from the same perspective.

[@redcomet0079]

He was a master film maker, but his ego took over

[@Sams911]

How funny, I just heard about this movie and here is this interview 1 hour ago! Hoping this is a good movie without being focused on all that DEI and Woke messaging the new movies always are

[@213kidangel]

but the jews

[@MariaM-fu6wm]

What on earth are you talking about? A master of his trade is giving him opinion, and you come with such a platitude! Have some respect for the Jewish people.

[@hiufgterde]

@@MariaM-fu6wm Oh no you pissed off Maria lol.....

[@MariaM-fu6wm]

@@hiufgterde there's no reason to be aggressive and vulgar

[@hiufgterde]

@@MariaM-fu6wm Are you saying Jews are aggressive and vulgur? Wow...that's something

[@MariaM-fu6wm]

@hiufgterde I am not. Of course not. Y why should I? You are the one who wrote "but the Jews", you did not even capitalized the substantive! What does the religion and the ethnic group has to be with this? Why are you refering to the Jewish people like that?

[@ronmosely8355]

They should have told him to step down like the Hollywood funders told Biden. Dementia is no joke. An unwatchable movie and a stimulus check for broke actors unable to do anything else😢😢😢😢😢