The Francis Ford Coppola Hall of Fame and ‘Megalopolis’
The Big Picture
The Distraction of Modern Entertainment
This chapter explores the fictitious gala 'Bread and Circuses' set in a hyperbolic Madison Square Garden, highlighting performances that symbolize the distraction of popular culture from true power dynamics. The character Vesta serves as a critique of society's seduction by superficial entertainment and pop icons.
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