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‘Drive-Away Dolls’ and Book Club No. 1—Francis Ford Coppola, ‘Apocalypse Now,’ and ‘The Path to Paradise’
Feb 23, 2024
01:10:16
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Join Sean, Amanda, and Adam Nayman as they discuss 'Drive-Away Dolls' by Ethan Coen, then dive into 'The Path to Paradise' book club featuring Francis Ford Coppola's legacy and upcoming project 'Megalopolis'. Explore Coppola's cinematic journey, relationships, and filmmaker styles in this entertaining and insightful podcast.
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- American Zoetrope was Coppola's ambitious venture for artistic brilliance but faced financial chaos and inefficiency.
- 'Apocalypse Now' showcased Coppola's success as a daring filmmaker while 'One from the Heart' marked a turning point of failure.
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The Ambitious Vision of Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope
Francis Ford Coppola's dreams of starting a studio outside the Hollywood system, operated by filmmakers, led to the creation of American Zoetrope. His grand ambitions included creating a hub for artistic brilliance with his peers. However, as his career unfolded with successes like 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now', the studio faced financial chaos and inefficiency, despite producing impactful films like 'The Rain People' and 'THX 1138'. The book explores Coppola's dual personas of wild egomaniac and empathy machine, showcasing the complexities of his creative journey.
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