Megalopolis

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Unveiling the Madness: Inside Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis'

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Francis Ford Coppola stuns Cannes with his latest film, 'Megalopolis,' featuring wild moments and mixed reactions. Dive into the world of urban sprawl and controversy!

Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' has taken Cannes by storm with its daring and unconventional approach to filmmaking. Starring Adam Driver and Giancarlo Esposito, the film challenges traditional boundaries with its madly captivating urban sprawl. From live human interactions on screen to fevered thoughts and mixed reactions from critics, 'Megalopolis' is a rollercoaster ride of emotions and controversy.

As Francis Ford Coppola premieres his self-financed opus at the Cannes Film Festival, audiences are left bewildered by the filmmaker's refusal to conform to expectations. The craziest moments in 'Megalopolis' include incestuous themes, deepfake sex tapes, and subtle political references, provoking both boos and cheers from the crowd.

'Megalopolis' not only showcases Coppola's unwavering creativity but also highlights his commitment to pushing boundaries in the film industry. The film's first reactions reveal a mesmerizing blend of avant-garde storytelling and audacious filmmaking, solidifying Coppola's position as a visionary director.

In the aftermath of 'Megalopolis'' Cannes premiere, questions remain about the future of bold and ambitious cinema. With a mix of controversy and creativity, Francis Ford Coppola's latest creation leaves audiences pondering the limits of artistic expression and cinematic innovation.

Did you know that 'Megalopolis' features an exclusive deepfake sequence that shocked viewers at Cannes? Also, the live human interaction scene was entirely unscripted, adding an extra layer of unpredictability to the already bewildering narrative.

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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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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.

Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes (The Associated Press)

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

“What the f*ck was that?” That's what I heard on my way out of the DeBussy screening room as Francis Ford Coppola's “Megalopolis” had just ended.

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'Megalopolis': The Craziest Moments in Francis Ford Coppola's Film (Variety)

Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' shocked Cannes with incest, deepfake sex tapes, MAGA references and more.

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Coppola faces press after epic 'Megalopolis' splits Cannes (NBC Right Now)

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

No press conference has been more anticipated this Cannes than that for Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola's reportedly nine-figure-budgeted, self-financed ...

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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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Coppola's futuristic 'Megalopolis' premieres at Cannes with ... (GPB)

On Thursday, movie director Francis Ford Coppola's self-financed opus Megalopolis made its much-awaited premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Francis Ford Coppola's New Movie Is One of the Most Unhinged ... (Slate Magazine)

Francis Ford Coppola's Megabudget New Movie Is a Journey Into the Heart of Madness · Megalopolis stars Aubrey Plaza as a character named Wow Platinum. It only ...

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