At 87, legendary director Francis Ford Coppola is embarking on a new chapter, preparing a period musical despite the financial pressures from self-financing 'Megalopolis,' proving his unwavering dedication to cinema.

Renowned director Francis Ford Coppola explained why he recognized similar motifs in a particular court drama film that characterized his most famous work, 'The Godfather'.

Francis Ford Coppola is set to executive produce 'Thank You Mr. Brown,' a feature documentary chronicling the career of Garrett Brown, the inventor of the Steadicam, SkyCam, and DiveCam.

Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film 'The Godfather' owes part of its success and inspiration to the 1962 Italian black comedy 'Mafioso'.

Francis Ford Coppola's iconic 'The Godfather' movie trilogy is set to return with a brand-new story in 2027, offering a fresh perspective on the film series.

Dean Tavoularis, the legendary Hollywood production designer known for his work on Francis Ford Coppola films like 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now,' has died in Paris at the age of 93.

On his 87th birthday, Governor Vito Bardi of Basilicata, Italy, praised director Francis Ford Coppola as a vital link between his ancestral home and the global stage.

‘Air cavalry’ commander John B Stockton was the inspiration behind Duvall’s napalm-sniffing Lt Col Kilgore in Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam war epic The actor Robert Duvall, who died this week, is known for many memorable movie roles, but none so much as his cameo as the Stetson-wearing Lt Col Kilgore in Apocalypse Now. In Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam war epic Duvall plays the commander of a helicopter squadron who flies into battle with Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries blaring from loudspeakers and utters the immortal line: “I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” Duvall’s scene-stealing portrayal earned him Bafta and Golden Globe awards for best supporting actor as well as an Oscar nomination in that category. What is less well known is that his character was based on a real officer who fought in Vietnam. Lt Col John B Stockton was hard to miss. Like Duvall in the movie, he wore a black Stetson and spurs on his boots. He carried his papers in leather saddlebags and even had his unit’s mascot, a mule called Maggie, smuggled into Vietnam despite a strict “no pets” policy. And he really did play Wagner from side-mounted speakers fixed to his helicopter when going into action. Continue reading...

Francis Ford Coppola's monumental war film 'Apocalypse Now,' which faced a difficult production, was released in American cinemas on August 15, 1979, and is now considered a cinematic masterpiece.

An article discusses six reasons why Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 mob epic 'The Godfather' can be difficult to watch today, citing cultural connotations and retrospective narrative flaws.

A review of Mike Figgis's documentary 'Megadoc' highlights its exploration of Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis,' noting the uncertainty surrounding its final form even among its creators.

Pop star Dua Lipa is reportedly staying at Francis Ford Coppola's hotel located near Matera, Italy.

Sofia Coppola shared a sweet and nostalgic Instagram post to celebrate her father, legendary director Francis Ford Coppola's 87th birthday, including a childhood photo of them together.

Renowned director Francis Ford Coppola has reportedly criticized three legendary actors, accusing them of being lazy and resting on their past fame.

Electronic artist Dan Deacon reveals how a series of emails from director Francis Ford Coppola led him to a career in film scoring, a path he never initially intended.

TV recommendations for Friday include films like 'Vincent muss sterben' and 'Tag ohne Ende', a report on a family in Hungary, and Francis Ford Coppola's 'Apocalypse Now Final Cut'.

Filmin is set to premiere 'MegaDoc', a documentary detailing the chaotic and expensive production of Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis', which cost over $130 million but only grossed $14 million.

A sequel to the iconic film "The Godfather" is reportedly in development, more than five decades after the original's release. The new chapter is expected to differ significantly from Francis Ford Coppola's trilogy.

Over 4,700 film professionals, including Francis Ford Coppola and Juliette Binoche, have signed an open letter calling on the EU to 'future-proof' its support for the MEDIA program and protect film funding.

Francis Ford Coppola is highlighted as one of the most important directors in film history, whose work is associated with some of the most influential films of all time and continues to strongly impact cinema today.

The director had not one but two films up for best picture, and not one but two direct relatives nominated as well.