Megalopolis

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Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Chaos at Cannes

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Coppola's latest film causing a stir at the Cannes Film Festival!

Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, stirring up a whirlwind of reactions. The film, described as madly ambitious and staggeringly passionate by some, left audiences questioning its purpose and the quality of acting and dialogue. With Adam Driver in the lead role, the movie took audiences on a rollercoaster of emotions and confusion.

Coppola's return to the festival with 'Megalopolis' was a spectacle in itself, with the legendary director showcasing his unique vision on the big screen. Despite mixed first reactions from critics, the film's grandeur and Coppola's dedication to the project shone through. The Cannes red carpet was graced by stars like Aubrey Plaza, Adam Driver, and Giancarlo Esposito, adding to the film's allure and anticipation.

While some branded 'Megalopolis' as bafflingly shallow, others hailed it as staggeringly ambitious. The seven-minute standing ovation at Cannes reflected the polarizing nature of Coppola's passion project. Critics may have been divided, but one thing is certain—Coppola's cinematic prowess and dedication to storytelling are evident in every frame of 'Megalopolis'.

In a surprising twist, Coppola invested $120 million of his own money into the film, showcasing his commitment to bringing his vision to life. The film's premiere was a testament to his enduring influence on the cinematic world. As the buzz around 'Megalopolis' continues to grow, it remains a key talking point in the film industry, sparking debates and discussions among movie enthusiasts worldwide.

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Review: Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Is Totally Nuts (Vulture)

The moment when an actual live human walked out in front of the movie screen to pose Adam Driver's Cesar Catilina a question (which Cesar, in the film, ...

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Avec «Megalopolis», Coppola fait patate (et navet) (Le Devoir)

Le vétéran cinéaste, deux fois lauréat de la Palme d'or, ne risque pas d'en récolter une troisième avec ce film.

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'Megalopolis': Boos, and Some Cheers, Greet Coppola's Ambitious ... (Jordan Ruimy)

Coppola's film is madly ambitious and staggering in its passion. What was it even about? Was the acting and dialogue purposely hammy? How can Adam Driver ...

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La Presse au 77e Festival de Cannes | Megalopolis : un accident de ... (La Presse)

Un accident de char romain. Si je devais résumer en une image le nouveau film de Francis Ford Coppola, Megalopolis, présenté jeudi en compétition au 77e ...

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The Madly Captivating Urban Sprawl of Francis Ford Coppola's ... (The New Yorker)

Justin Chang reviews Francis Ford Coppola's “Megalopolis,” starring Adam Driver and Giancarlo Esposito.

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[EN IMAGES] Festival de Cannes: un tapis rouge flamboyant pour ... (Le Journal de Montréal)

Aubrey Plaza, Adam Driver et Francis Ford Coppola L'équipe du film en haut des marches du Palais des Festivals · Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Giancarlo Esposito.

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'Megalopolis' First Reactions: “Fevered Thoughts of a Precocious ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' has premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and THR has rounded up mixed (nd confused) first reactions from critics.

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Francis Ford Coppola de retour à Cannes avec son testament ... (TVA Nouvelles)

La montée des marches restera dans l'histoire, le film pas forcément: Cannes a déroulé le tapis rouge jeudi à Francis Ford Coppola, 85 ans, qui dévoilait ...

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Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes (Spectrum News 1)

Coppola poured $120 million of his own money into the film project after selling off a portion of his wine estate.

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'Bafflingly shallow' or 'staggeringly ambitious'? Francis Ford ... (The Guardian)

Coppola's passion project screens at Cannes film festival to seven-minute standing ovation, but reviews have been polarising.

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Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Is a Passion Project Gone ... (Vanity Fair)

I traveled to the Cannes Film Festival (where the film premiered on May 16) with hope, wishing against wish that Coppola just might pull it off and prove all ...

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Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and the ... (pentictonherald.ca)

CANNES, France (AP) — Francis Ford Coppola on Thursday premiered his self-financed opus “Megalopolis” at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a wildly ...

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Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and the ... (Coast Reporter)

CANNES, France (AP) — Francis Ford Coppola on Thursday premiered his self-financed opus “Megalopolis” at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a wildly ...

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'Megalopolis' Premieres at Cannes: First Reaction (The New York Times)

Francis Ford Coppola's first movie in more than a decade reveals a filmmaker not content to rest on his laurels.

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Écoutez Catherine Beauchamp en direct de Cannes parler des ... (98,5 fm)

Écoutez Catherine Beauchamp en direct de Cannes parler des projections de Megalopolis et Furiosa.

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Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis is a painfully awful labour of ... (Financial Times)

Another giant of 1970s cinema bites the dust with an over-ambitious camp sci-fi satire.

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Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis draws mixed reviews after ... (The Globe and Mail)

Francis Ford Coppola on Thursday premiered his self-financed opus “Megalopolis” at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a wildly ambitious passion project ...

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Francis Ford Coppola Finally Talks Megalopolis: “It's How I Felt the ... (Vanity Fair)

The Oscar-winning legend has been the subject of deafening rumors, with regards to his self-financed new epic, for more than a year.

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<em>Megalopolis</em> : Coppola de retour à Cannes avec son film ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

C'est le film le plus attendu du Festival de Cannes : 45 ans après sa Palme d'or pour Apocalypse Now (1979), Francis Ford Coppola brigue un troisième ...

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Francis Ford Coppola Addresses 'Megalopolis' $120M Budget at ... (Hollywood Reporter)

The 85-year-old, whose latest film is his first to play in competition at the fest since 'Apocalypse Now' 45 years ago, fielded questions from journalists ...

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Après «Megalopolis», Francis Ford Coppola confie préparer un ... (Le Journal de Québec)

J'ai déjà commencé à écrire un nouveau film», a affirmé vendredi Francis Ford Coppola lors de la conférence de presse de «Megalopolis».

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In Cannes, Francis Ford Coppola talks Trump, self-financing ... (Coast Reporter)

CANNES, France (AP) — Much attention has been paid to the $120 million of his own fortune that Francis Ford Coppola put up to make the futuristic epic ...

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In Cannes, Francis Ford Coppola talks Trump, self-financing ... (CityNews Toronto)

By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press. Posted May 17, 2024 12:40 pm. Last Updated May 17, 2024 12:42 pm. CANNES, France (AP) — Much attention has been paid to ...

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Megalopolis film review: Francis Ford Coppola's passion project is a ... (BBC News)

One star for Francis Ford Coppola's "loopy" retro-futuristic passion project, which is "incoherent" – and looks "horribly cheap and amateurish".

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Après «Megalopolis», Francis Ford Coppola confie préparer un ... (Le Journal de Montréal)

J'ai déjà commencé à écrire un nouveau film», a affirmé vendredi Francis Ford Coppola lors de la conférence de presse de «Megalopolis».

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'Awe-inspiring' or an 'abomination'? Why 'Megalopolis' is polarizing ... (Toronto Star)

“Megalopolis,” the new Francis Ford Coppola film premiering in competition at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, stars Adam Driver (with Nathalie Emmanuel) as ...

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Francis Ford Coppola Slams Studios After He Self-Financed ... (Variety)

Francis Ford Coppola shared his thoughts on the current studio system during the press conference for his self-financed epic 'Megalopolis.'

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Critiques mitigées pour <em>Megalopolis</em>, de Francis Ford ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Après la première mondiale à Cannes, les premiers échos de la presse spécialisée sont très divisés, les qualificatifs allant d'« épique » à « abomination ».

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Le dernier Coppola, «Megalopolis», une catastrophe? (Noovo Info)

Le film Megalopolis, dernier film du mythique réalisateur Francis Ford Coppola présenté vendredi à l'édition 2024 du Festival de Cannes, est perçu comme un ...

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Megalopolis: The Five Wildest Things About Francis Ford Coppola's ... (Empire)

After its Cannes debut, Empire reports on the biggest swings from the legendary director's long-awaited comeback.

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Cannes: Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Francis Ford Coppola on Thursday premiered his self-financed opus “Megalopolis” at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a wildly ambitious passion project ...

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Megalopolis Review - IGN (IGN)

Megalopolis will open in IMAX theaters in at a date TBD. This review is based on a screening at the Cannes Film Festival. Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis ...

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Inside The First Cannes Screening Of Francis Ford Coppola's ... (British Vogue)

Laughter, booing and bizarre live theatre – here's what really happened inside the room when the 2024 Cannes Film Festival's most breathlessly anticipated ...

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In Cannes, Francis Ford Coppola talks Trump, self-financing ... (ABC News)

Much attention has been paid to the $120 million of his own fortune that Francis Ford Coppola put up to make the futuristic epic “Megalopolis.”

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