Megalopolis

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Francis Ford Coppola's Epic 'Megalopolis' at Cannes: A Polarizing Masterpiece

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Get the scoop on the long-awaited premiere of 'Megalopolis' at Cannes Film Festival! Mixed reviews, star-studded cast, and intense reactions - all in one film!

Francis Ford Coppola unveiled his epic masterpiece 'Megalopolis' at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a momentous occasion after 40 years of anticipation. The film, a passion project of the legendary director, received a wide range of reactions from critics, with some hailing it as groundbreaking and visionary, while others found it over-ambitious and lacking coherence.

Starring Adam Driver and Aubrey Plaza, 'Megalopolis' sparked intense discussions with its star-studded cast and intricate storyline. The premiere garnered a 10-minute ovation, showcasing the impact of Coppola's long-gestating creation on the audience.

Despite its mixed reception, 'Megalopolis' offers a unique cinematic experience, blending drama, sci-fi, and satire in a way that only Coppola could envision. The film's journey to completion mirrors the director's unwavering dedication to his craft, culminating in a piece that continues to provoke thought and divide opinions.

In conclusion, 'Megalopolis' stands as a testament to Francis Ford Coppola's unparalleled creativity and commitment to his artistic vision. Love it or loathe it, this cinematic marvel has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on the Cannes Film Festival and the world of cinema at large.

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Coppola faces press after epic 'Megalopolis' splits Cannes (FRANCE 24)

Francis Ford Coppola faces the press Friday after his epic "Megalopolis" sharply divided critics at the Cannes Film Festival, while Emma Stone and Richard ...

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Megalopolis first reactions: Francis Ford Coppola's 'delirious fever ... (Hindustan Times)

Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis, which he was making for the last 40 years, premiered at the Cannes film festival, and has become a talking point.

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After decades, Francis Ford Coppola's opus 'Megalopolis' finally ... (philenews.com)

Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola closed a decades-in-the-making chapter of his long career on Thursday as his passion project Megalopolis, ...

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Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis earns 10-minute ovation at ... (Yahoo News UK)

Adam Driver and cast join 85-year-old director who finally realises long-gestating passion project.

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Adam Driver makes striking appearance with "Megalopolis" at ... (The Express Tribune)

Adam Driver walked the red carpet with filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola and co-star Aubrey Plaza at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival for the "Megalopolis" ...

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Megalopolis at Cannes Film Festival review: If you love Francis Ford ... (Evening Standard)

Epic in its four decade development, running time and stellar cast, the film fails to produce a coherent or entertaining movie.

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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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Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis is utterly groundbreaking ... (British GQ)

At the Cannes Film Festival 2024, Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis movie had its debut. Critics gave it mixed reviews, but they shouldn't be so quick to ...

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Megalopolis, Cannes review: Francis Ford Coppola's $120m self ... (The Independent)

Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza and a cross-dressing Shia LaBeouf are among the many stars giving quite mannered performances in this eagerly anticipated and ...

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Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis earns 10-minute ovation at ... (Evening Standard)

Adam Driver and cast join 85-year-old director who finally realises long-gestating passion project.

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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 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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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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Francis Ford Coppola on 'Megalopolis' budget, buyers and more ... (Los Angeles Times)

The filmmaker addressed the press at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival after the premiere of his deeply personal, occasionally baffling epic 'Megalopolis' ...

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Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and the ... (The Washington Post)

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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'Megalopolis' Director Says He Has No Regrets About $120 Million ... (The New York Times)

At the Cannes Film Festival news conference on Friday for his new film, “Megalopolis,” Francis Ford Coppola entered holding hands with his granddaughters.

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What Is Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Even About? (Vulture)

Francis Ford Coppola's new movie 'Megalopolis' just premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. But what, exactly, is it about?

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Francis Ford Coppola: US politics is at 'the point where we might ... (The Guardian)

Speaking at Cannes, the director says his reworking of ancient Rome's Catiline conspiracy has become ever more prescient.

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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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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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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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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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Aubrey Plaza Trolled Adam Driver During 'Megalopolis' (IndieWire)

Aubrey Plaza joked she enjoyed 'harassing' Adam Driver on the 'Megalopolis' set while in her MCU 'Agatha' Disney+ series costume.

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