“Very often in a movie it’s the villain who makes [it work],” he says about making The Godfather. Time to learn some tips & tricks from filmmaking legend Francis Ford Coppola! With the release of his ambitious new epic Megalopolis in theaters this weekend (watch the trailer), Coppola has been out and about conducting interviews with all kinds of journalists. This video posted by IGN features 10 minutes of Francis Ford Coppola discussing his favorite shots from his own favorite films that he has made. “With Megalopolis, Coppola adds to a resume that includes some of the all time greatest films ever made. We got to talk to him about his favorite shots from across his filmography. From The Godfather and The Godfather Part 2 to Apocalypse Now and Bram Stoker’s Dracula, to The Conversation and of course Megalopolis, these are, according to the man himself, some of Coppola’s best scenes.” This interview was conducted by the film critic Siddhant Adlakha. I could listen to Coppola go on and on for hours telling more stories about his films! Not enough! He has so many fascinating things to say about filmmaking and what makes it work. // Continue Reading ›
