‘The Godfather’ 50th Anniversary: Why Gordon Willis Changed Cinematography Forever
17 directors of photography spoke with IndieWire about the continuing resonance of Gordon Willis’ shadowy, practically lit cinematography
17 directors of photography spoke with IndieWire about the continuing resonance of Gordon Willis’ shadowy, practically lit cinematography
Coppola also called for Russia to play a larger role in fighting climate change while accepting an ICG Publicists Guild award.
Fifty years later and Caan is still thinking about the scene Francis Ford Coppola left on the cutting room floor.
“It’s a piece of work that I was so fortunate to be in,” Pacino said. “[But] it’s not like I played Superman.”
“I don’t like it so much as a big razzle-dazzle production,” Coppola added.
“The more personal I make it… the harder it will be to finance,” Coppola said of his long-gestating film.
The “Apocalypse Now” director lamented that even talented directors like Cary Fukunaga and Denis Villeneuve have their talents stifled by studios.
“The Godfather” of modern sound design Walter Murch looks back at the first film he edited for Coppola and his groundbreaking sound work.
“He birthed masterpieces as a director and was a most genial human,” wrote Guillermo del Toro in tribute to the director, who died at 82.
“I really think I ought to be in your movie, Uncle. I really think it’s a good idea.”
Coppola is in discussions with Oscar Isaac, Forest Whitaker, Cate Blanchett, and more to star.
“Just look at ‘American Graffiti’ and see all the innovation. We should’ve had more,” Coppola says about Lucas’ career.