As a seasoned film enthusiast who has spent countless hours poring over reviews and analyzing cinematic masterpieces, I find myself both amused and dismayed by the marketing tactics employed for Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited magnum opus, Megalopolis. The trailer’s attempts to paint critics as adversaries feels like a throwback to the days when David Lynch dared us to love Lost Highway despite Siskel and Ebert’s thumbs down.
In a unique twist, marketing strategies for some movies aim to highlight their controversial nature rather than hiding it, as seen with David Lynch’s “Lost Highway” that proudly displayed negative reviews from Siskel and Ebert. The latest trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited “Megalopolis” appears to be following a similar path, revisiting critiques of the director’s previous works by noteworthy film critics such as Pauline Kael and Andrew Sarris, who were renowned in their field.
It appears that the quote credited to Pauline Kael about The Godfather being “diminished by its artsiness” is not authentic. In fact, Kael had nothing but praise for both The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, commending the adaptation, direction, and performances. She even called it an “epic vision of the corruption of America.” However, this particular phrase is not found in her reviews for either film. Instead, Kael seemed to appreciate Coppola’s artistry, which she believed elevated Mario Puzo’s source material, despite its trashy nature.
It’s plausible that some of the quotes attributed to these film critics in trailers for various movies might not accurately reflect their actual reviews, as some may have been fabricated or modified for dramatic effect. For instance, Sarris didn’t exactly call “The Godfather” a mess, though he did express reservations about it; Canby didn’t call “Apocalypse Now” hollow at the core, but was mixed in his review; Reed wasn’t as harsh on “Apocalypse Now” as suggested; Ebert didn’t describe “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” as a triumph of style over substance; and while Simon may have been critical of certain films, I can’t confirm that his quotes in these trailers are authentic without checking his archives.
As a cinephile, I find myself pondering the purpose behind this trailer. It seems the creators may have presumed that today’s audience, immersed in the digital realm, would be too distracted or disinterested to question the veracity of these quotes attributed to Pauline Kael. Could it be a test to see which media outlets would blindly accept these quotes? Or perhaps it was designed to stimulate our curiosity, encouraging us to revisit and appreciate the insightful critiques of Kael’s past reviews, like her take on The Godfather. In my case, their strategy worked – I discovered a Kael review of that classic film I had never read before. I urge you all to follow suit and delve into the rich world of her reviews.
As a long-time cinephile and film critic who has followed Coppola’s career closely, I have come to appreciate his unique vision and unconventional approach to storytelling. Time and again, he has created films that initially confound critics and audiences but ultimately prove to be groundbreaking works of art. Take for instance, Apocalypse Now, The Conversation, and Dracula, all movies that were met with mixed reviews upon their release but are now regarded as masterpieces.
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2024-08-21 22:56