Maybe You’ll Watch Megalopolis at Home?

As a seasoned cinephile with a soft spot for epic tales and intricate narratives, I must confess that the allure of Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited masterpiece, Megalopolis, has been irresistible. The film’s labyrinthine production history, peppered with false critic quotes and theatrical misadventures, only served to heighten my curiosity and anticipation.


Today marks the release of “Megalopolis” on premium video-on-demand platforms, providing a chance for many to catch this movie for the first time. For just $19.99, you’ll get an immersive two-day visit to the futuristic New City of Rome.

The self-financed tale crafted by Francis Ford Coppola has had an extraordinary odyssey. It’s been through decades of funding and production, it debuted at Cannes with a variety of opinions, its trailer contained fabricated critic reviews (and was eventually withdrawn), and its cinematic release generated numerous “flopolis” headlines. Despite this, Megalopolis has become one of the films that the internet keeps buzzing about. (Aubrey Plaza as Wow Platinum and Adam Driver’s delivery of the line “go back to the club” have certainly contributed to this!) Now, you have the chance to witness it for yourself and engage in a fictional interview with Driver’s Cesar Catilina, where you will take on the role of a fourth-wall-breaking reporter. Please note that real-life Adam Driver is not featured in this experience.

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2024-11-12 21:53