The mess of Megalopolis takes on a new light in revealing documentary
Megadoc shows Francis Ford Coppola's ambitious, decades‑in‑the‑making Megalopolis and the chaotic, self‑funded production struggles behind the film's critical and commercial failure.
Movie Review: Megalopolis Making-of Megadoc Is an Essential Portrait of Grand Delusion
Francis Ford Coppola pursued a transformative, self-financed Megalopolis that struggled commercially and creatively under his uncompromising control and unclear demands.
The most dramatic thing about 'Megalopolis' isn't the movie - it's Shia LaBeouf fighting with Francis Ford Coppola in a behind-the-scenes doc
Megadoc captures Shia LaBeouf's tense interactions with Francis Ford Coppola on Megalopolis and leads director Mike Figgis to want to collaborate with LaBeouf.
Venice favored innovative nonfiction while many high-profile narrative films lacked playfulness; Coppola's advocacy for play contrasted with the festival's dour statement cinema.
'Megadoc' Review: A Riveting Documentary About the Making of a Visionary Disaster
Mike Figgis' Megadoc offers a patchy, DVD-like behind-the-scenes portrait that both affirms and exposes the eccentric grandeur and failure of Coppola's Megalopolis.
Hearts of Darkness: A Film-Maker's Apocalypse review Francis Ford Coppola and the mother of all meltdowns
Eleanor Coppola significantly contributed to the making of Apocalypse Now, capturing intimate moments and crucial footage during its troubled production.
Ebertfest 2025 Announces Full Schedule, With Guests Including Francis Ford Coppola, Susan Seidelman, Rosanna Arquette, and More | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
EbertFest 2025 will feature a mix of classic films and new works, highlighting significant contributions to cinema.