One of the first directors to speak out in support of Martin Scorsese’s “not cinema” comments regarding Marvel Studios was that of fellow filmmaking legend Francis Ford Coppola, with the The Godfather and Apocalypse Now helmer going as far as to describe superhero movies as “despicable” back in 2019. Well, it seems that the likes […]
Francis Ford Coppola still hoping to make his dream picture Megalopolis with a cast of Oscar Isaac, Forest Whitaker and Cate Blanchett
The Godfather Trilogy, Apocalypse Now, and The Conversation are just a few of the cinematic milestones which have cemented Francis Ford Coppola as one of the greatest directors of all time, and even though he is 82 and hasn’t directed a film since 2016’s Distant Vision, the legendary helmer is still harbouring ambitions to film […]
Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders coming to 4K with extended cut
Earlier this month it was announced that Francis Ford Coppola has put together a Director’s Cut of his debut feature, the Roger Corman-produced Dementia 13, and now comes word that the legendary filmmaker has revisited another of his former films in 1983’s coming of age drama The Outsiders for an extended version titled The Outsiders […]
Francis Ford Coppola releasing Director’s Cut of his debut film Dementia 13
Following on from Apocalypse Now Final Cut, The Cotton Club Encore and The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone, legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has now turned his attention to his very first film for his next director’s cut/tinkering, with Lionsgate and American Zoetrope announcing the upcoming release of Dementia 13: Director’s Cut. Dementia […]
Dan Fogler to play Francis Ford Coppola in The Offer as Giovanni Ribisi and Colin Hanks also join cast
Paramount+ has found its Godfather architect as Dan Fogler (Fantastic Beasts) is set to play Francis Ford Coppola in the limited series about the making of Coppola’s acclaimed and groundbreaking 1972 film The Godfather. Also joining the cast are Giovanni Ribisi (Sneaky Pete) and Colin Hanks (Life in Pieces). The trio join a cast that includes Miles Teller […]
Second Generation Directors: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree
Tom Jolliffe takes a look at directors following in their parents’ footsteps… Undoubtedly the influence of your parents plays a big part in shaping you as a person. In the almost surreal world of cinema and movie-making, there will be a kind of magical allure at the power a film director can wield. Offspring of […]
Great Directors and Their Forgotten Gems
Tom Jolliffe looks at the forgotten gems that most great directors have… If you think of many great directors you cast your mind to their career highlights. Those iconic films. Many of these directors become largely defined by one or two films in particular (sometimes more). Additionally occasionally you might also remember those films that […]
Blu-ray Review – Mario Puzo’s The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone
Mario Puzo’s The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Starring Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Andy Garcia, Eli Wallach, Joe Mantegna, Bridget Fonda, George Hamilton, and Sofia Coppola. SYNOPSIS: Francis Ford Coppola revisited The Godfather Part III for a re-edit that he’s called The Godfather Coda: The Death […]
Movie Review – Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone
Mario Puzo’s The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Starring Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Andy Garcia, Eli Wallach, Joe Mantegna, George Hamilton, Bridget Fonda and Sophia Coppola. SYNOPSIS: This third entry in the Corleone family album sees Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) wrestling with the contradictions of running […]
The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone trailer sees Francis Ford Coppola reworking The Godfather Part III
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Godfather: Part III, Paramount has released a trailer for Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone, Francis Ford Coppola’s new edit of the final film in his epic gangster tale which reflects his original intentions for conclusion of the series. Along with the trailer, […]
