Al Pacino may be an old dad, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t a cool one. In his latest interview, “The Scarface” star talked about co-parenting his baby son with ex Noor Alfallah and how he gets around not physically being with him.
Al Pacino Says He Talks To Young Son Via Texts: “Texts Me From Time to Time”
In a new interview with The BBC on his autobiography ‘Sonny Boy,’ the 84-year-old veteran actor revealed that he has found other ways to interact with his baby son now that they don’t live together.
“He does text me from time to time,” Pacino said, referring to his last born child, Roman.
“You know, I have this little person. Everything he does is interesting to me,” Pacino revealed. “So we talk. I play the harmonica with him and we have made this kind of contact. So it’s fun.
Al Pacino Says He Talks To Young Son Via Texts: “Texts Me From Time to Time”
In a new interview with The BBC on his autobiography ‘Sonny Boy,’ the 84-year-old veteran actor revealed that he has found other ways to interact with his baby son now that they don’t live together.
“He does text me from time to time,” Pacino said, referring to his last born child, Roman.
“You know, I have this little person. Everything he does is interesting to me,” Pacino revealed. “So we talk. I play the harmonica with him and we have made this kind of contact. So it’s fun.
- 10/20/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Paul Mescal was "s*******" himself on the first day of 'Gladiator II' filming.The 28-year-old actor leads the cast of the long-awaited sequel as Lucius and while he was feeling anxious about his first day shooting with Pedro Pascal, director Sir Ridley Scott soon put paid to his nerves with a brief pep talk.During a Q+A of the movie following a special screening in Los Angeles on Friday (18.10.24), People magazine reports Paul said: “The first day on set was me and Pedro, and we were consciously kept in the tents, kind of outside of the city walls."We were sitting in the tents and I was smoking a cigarette, and we were kind of marching around the place and Ridley comes in with a cigar.“I was absolutely s******* myself. And he looks at me and he goes, ‘You nervous?’ And I… didn't know what the appropriate answer was.
- 10/20/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
Al Pacino’s filmography is packed with iconic performances, but there’s one movie in his career that left a sour taste. Released in 1980, the film saw Pacino playing an undercover cop infiltrating New York’s underground gay scene to catch a serial killer. The role came with a hefty paycheck, but according to Pacino, it also came with a side of regret.
Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in The Godfather | Paramount Pictures
Critics and LGBTQ+ activists slammed Cruising for its portrayal of gay culture, sparking protests that haunted the film’s release. Pacino himself later admitted he was uncomfortable with how the movie depicted the LGBTQ+ community, calling it a misstep in his career.
Al Pacino Donated His Cruising Paycheck, Calling the Film a Humiliation to the LGBTQ+ Community Al Pacino in William Friedkin’s Cruising (1980) | Credits: Lorimar Film Entertainment
Al Pacino dropped a bombshell in his memoir Sonny Boy.
Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in The Godfather | Paramount Pictures
Critics and LGBTQ+ activists slammed Cruising for its portrayal of gay culture, sparking protests that haunted the film’s release. Pacino himself later admitted he was uncomfortable with how the movie depicted the LGBTQ+ community, calling it a misstep in his career.
Al Pacino Donated His Cruising Paycheck, Calling the Film a Humiliation to the LGBTQ+ Community Al Pacino in William Friedkin’s Cruising (1980) | Credits: Lorimar Film Entertainment
Al Pacino dropped a bombshell in his memoir Sonny Boy.
- 10/19/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
Are you not entertained by this year’s exciting and unpredictable Oscar race? Well, you should be because Ridley Scott’s epic and potentially huge blockbuster sequel, “Gladiator II,” has exploded onto the scene following its first screening in Los Angeles in front of an audience of AMPAS and SAG voters.
The long-awaited sequel to best picture winner “Gladiator” (2000) is igniting the spark for Scott, its three-time Oscar-nominated director, to be in the running to win his long-coveted Academy Award. Additionally, his stars Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington are now contenders in their respective acting races.
After picking up his first best actor Oscar nomination for “Aftersun” (2022), Mescal could find himself back in the category for his “Gladiator II” leading role. Meanwhile, Washington, who already has two acting Oscars, could be in contention for a third, potentially joining a small list of three-time acting winners, including Frances McDormand, Jack Nicholson,...
The long-awaited sequel to best picture winner “Gladiator” (2000) is igniting the spark for Scott, its three-time Oscar-nominated director, to be in the running to win his long-coveted Academy Award. Additionally, his stars Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington are now contenders in their respective acting races.
After picking up his first best actor Oscar nomination for “Aftersun” (2022), Mescal could find himself back in the category for his “Gladiator II” leading role. Meanwhile, Washington, who already has two acting Oscars, could be in contention for a third, potentially joining a small list of three-time acting winners, including Frances McDormand, Jack Nicholson,...
- 10/19/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
- 10/17/2024
- by Jacob Oller
- avclub.com
Despite his acclaim as a Hollywood star, Al Pacino has revealed that his spending habits have continually placed him in severe financial trouble.
In his new memoir Sonny Boy, Pacino revealed, “When I finished making The Godfather, I was broke, not that I ever had any money, but now I owed money…my manager and agents got their cuts of my salary while I had to live on support from [ex-girlfriend] Jill Clayburgh.”
Pacino made $35,000 for his role as Michael Corleone in the first installment of The Godfather and he reprised the 1972 role in 1974 due to his money struggles.
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“I had about ninety grand in the bank, and that was it,” he wrote. “I could say I got taken advantage of. I could blame my accountants. I could blame [my manager] Mary Bregman, who had put...
In his new memoir Sonny Boy, Pacino revealed, “When I finished making The Godfather, I was broke, not that I ever had any money, but now I owed money…my manager and agents got their cuts of my salary while I had to live on support from [ex-girlfriend] Jill Clayburgh.”
Pacino made $35,000 for his role as Michael Corleone in the first installment of The Godfather and he reprised the 1972 role in 1974 due to his money struggles.
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“I had about ninety grand in the bank, and that was it,” he wrote. “I could say I got taken advantage of. I could blame my accountants. I could blame [my manager] Mary Bregman, who had put...
- 10/16/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
“They were giggling”: Al Pacino’s Awful Treatment on ‘The Godfather’ Set Will Boil Every Fan’s Blood
Al Pacino is one of the veterans in the movie industry who is now considered a legend. With a career spanning over five decades, he is undoubtedly a national treasure. It’s hard to imagine that his acting skill was once doubted by people, especially by a movie crew that he previously worked with.
Credits: Al Pacino in The Godfather / Paramount Pictures
One of his most unforgettable projects is Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather, and fans will be surprised to know that he was almost fired from the production because they weren’t satisfied with his performance. What’s more annoying was that some of the crew members laughed at him, as revealed by the actor in an interview.
Al Pacino Recalls Horrible Experience on the Set of The Godfather
In an excerpt from his memoir Sonny Boy published by The Guardian, renowned actor Al Pacino recounts his experience...
Credits: Al Pacino in The Godfather / Paramount Pictures
One of his most unforgettable projects is Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather, and fans will be surprised to know that he was almost fired from the production because they weren’t satisfied with his performance. What’s more annoying was that some of the crew members laughed at him, as revealed by the actor in an interview.
Al Pacino Recalls Horrible Experience on the Set of The Godfather
In an excerpt from his memoir Sonny Boy published by The Guardian, renowned actor Al Pacino recounts his experience...
- 10/16/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Al Pacino had quite the journey while filming The Godfather, and it wasn’t all smooth sailing. He opened up about a surprising injury he sustained on set that made him truly grateful. During an intense scene, things went a little sideways, leaving him with a reminder of just how intense the filming experience could get.
Al Pacino as Michael Corleone from The Godfather | Credits: Paramount Pictures
Instead of letting the mishap get him down, Pacino felt a wave of appreciation wash over him. That moment pushed him to embrace the craft and the incredible team around him. He knew he was part of something legendary, and this injury only deepened his connection to the role. Talk about a twist of fate that left him thankful for the experience!
A Twist of Fate: How an Injury Shaped Al Pacino’s Iconic Role in The Godfather Al Pacino as Michael Corleone...
Al Pacino as Michael Corleone from The Godfather | Credits: Paramount Pictures
Instead of letting the mishap get him down, Pacino felt a wave of appreciation wash over him. That moment pushed him to embrace the craft and the incredible team around him. He knew he was part of something legendary, and this injury only deepened his connection to the role. Talk about a twist of fate that left him thankful for the experience!
A Twist of Fate: How an Injury Shaped Al Pacino’s Iconic Role in The Godfather Al Pacino as Michael Corleone...
- 10/16/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
If you’re looking for ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ souvenirs, don’t expect to find any in Al Pacino‘s house, despite starring in lead roles in both movies. Keep on reading to find out why.
Al Pacino Reveals Reason He Never Takes Home Souvenirs From His Movies
Imagine starring in some of the biggest movies on the planet and not taking away a single thing from it. Yup, that’s Al Pacino for you.
According to the actor, who’s spent several decades of his life starring in hit movies, he doesn’t bother to take home anything from his movies; not the ‘Godfather’ cane or the ‘Scarface’ suit.
“I’ll probably lose them,” Pacino said, explaining his reason for doing so as down to his constant moves between properties. “For a long while, I used to bop from one place to another. I always was a bit of a gypsy.
Al Pacino Reveals Reason He Never Takes Home Souvenirs From His Movies
Imagine starring in some of the biggest movies on the planet and not taking away a single thing from it. Yup, that’s Al Pacino for you.
According to the actor, who’s spent several decades of his life starring in hit movies, he doesn’t bother to take home anything from his movies; not the ‘Godfather’ cane or the ‘Scarface’ suit.
“I’ll probably lose them,” Pacino said, explaining his reason for doing so as down to his constant moves between properties. “For a long while, I used to bop from one place to another. I always was a bit of a gypsy.
- 10/16/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Turns out self-doubt spares no one, not even the talented Diane Keaton! It’s hard to believe she couldn’t fathom landing a role in The Godfather after years of hard work. Throughout that time, she often found herself questioning why she was chosen, convinced she didn’t belong there at all.
Al Pacino and Diane Keaton in The Godfather Credits: Paramount Pictures
But just look at her now! That iconic film didn’t just launch her career into the stratosphere, it also transformed her personal life in unexpected ways. After all, it marked the beginning of her unforgettable saga with Al Pacino!
Diane Keaton Didn’t Understand Why Francis Ford Coppola Cast Her in The Godfather!
The Godfather changed a lot of lives, not just for those who watched the film but also for the people involved in making it. Diane Keaton, though a legend now, didn’t have...
Al Pacino and Diane Keaton in The Godfather Credits: Paramount Pictures
But just look at her now! That iconic film didn’t just launch her career into the stratosphere, it also transformed her personal life in unexpected ways. After all, it marked the beginning of her unforgettable saga with Al Pacino!
Diane Keaton Didn’t Understand Why Francis Ford Coppola Cast Her in The Godfather!
The Godfather changed a lot of lives, not just for those who watched the film but also for the people involved in making it. Diane Keaton, though a legend now, didn’t have...
- 10/16/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Francis Ford Coppola says he hopes to live long enough to make his ‘live cinema’ project Distant Vision.
During an in-conversation event in Rome on the eve of the Rome Film Festival, Coppola also decried the film business for its lack of risk taking, and said aspiring filmmakers should hone their skills in theatre rather than make short films.
Coppola said he wanted to film Distant Vision entirely live. It will reportedly tell the story of a family over three generations whose history coincides with the development of television. He started working on the project a decade ago, first workshopping...
During an in-conversation event in Rome on the eve of the Rome Film Festival, Coppola also decried the film business for its lack of risk taking, and said aspiring filmmakers should hone their skills in theatre rather than make short films.
Coppola said he wanted to film Distant Vision entirely live. It will reportedly tell the story of a family over three generations whose history coincides with the development of television. He started working on the project a decade ago, first workshopping...
- 10/16/2024
- ScreenDaily
Hayao Miyazaki might as well be called a legend in the animation field, and rightly so – after all, he has given fans even Oscar-winning pieces like The Boy and the Heron through his Studio Ghibli. His works have been so iconic that the visionary might as well have inspired many artists worldwide. And yet, when it comes to his own self, very few things manage to inspire Miyazaki.
Hayao Miyazaki. | Credits: 大臣官房人事課/Cca-4.0/Wikimedia Commons.
As much of an incredibly creative artist as he is, the Japanese animator is also a staunch critic of many things. To say the least, a lot of the pieces Hollywood fans would consider masterpieces have faced the wrath of the manga artist. This included Apocalypse Now, Francis Ford Coppola’s best film after The Godfather, which Miyazaki unhesitantly revealed he felt was pointless.
Hayao Miyazaki Has Harsh Criticism for Apocalypse Now
Released in 1979, Apocalypse Now...
Hayao Miyazaki. | Credits: 大臣官房人事課/Cca-4.0/Wikimedia Commons.
As much of an incredibly creative artist as he is, the Japanese animator is also a staunch critic of many things. To say the least, a lot of the pieces Hollywood fans would consider masterpieces have faced the wrath of the manga artist. This included Apocalypse Now, Francis Ford Coppola’s best film after The Godfather, which Miyazaki unhesitantly revealed he felt was pointless.
Hayao Miyazaki Has Harsh Criticism for Apocalypse Now
Released in 1979, Apocalypse Now...
- 10/15/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Back in 2020, streaming service Peacock announced that it had begun development on a television series based on The Green Bone Saga, the crime family fantasy book series by Fonda Lee. Alas, it was not to be; in 2022, Lee announced that Peacock had halted development on the series. I'm still mad about it, because The Green Bone Saga is an amazing book series that is perfect for television, and it baffles me that some studio or other hasn't snatched it up yet.
If you're not familiar with The Green Bone Saga, congratulations, you probably just discovered some of your new favorite books. Primarily set on the island of Kekon, The Green Bone Saga introduced readers to a world where rival crime family clans vied for power and control of magical jade, which is used to imbue warriors with powerful abilities like super strength and agility. Think one part magical realism, one...
If you're not familiar with The Green Bone Saga, congratulations, you probably just discovered some of your new favorite books. Primarily set on the island of Kekon, The Green Bone Saga introduced readers to a world where rival crime family clans vied for power and control of magical jade, which is used to imbue warriors with powerful abilities like super strength and agility. Think one part magical realism, one...
- 10/15/2024
- by Daniel Roman
- Winter Is Coming
The Joker movie that came out back in 2019 was a perfect blend of the emotional yet psychotic life of Arthur Fleck. The storyline pretty much displayed Fleck’s unfortunate upbringing and the struggles he faced as an adult, leading him to become the attention-seeking criminal mastermind who wanted to seek revenge on the entire world. And to no surprise, Todd Phillips managed to pull in over a billion dollars at the box office.
Joaquin Phoenix in Joker | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
Having had so much success in its first installment, Phillips’ sequel was a major letdown to fans all over the world and it doesn’t seem like Joker: Folie à Deux will generate as much revenue as the first movie. But it’s safe to say that the movie gods are on the Joker’s side considering that there’s actually a film that’s done worse than Phillips’ release.
Joaquin Phoenix in Joker | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
Having had so much success in its first installment, Phillips’ sequel was a major letdown to fans all over the world and it doesn’t seem like Joker: Folie à Deux will generate as much revenue as the first movie. But it’s safe to say that the movie gods are on the Joker’s side considering that there’s actually a film that’s done worse than Phillips’ release.
- 10/15/2024
- by Rakibul John Rodgers
- FandomWire
Legendary actor Al Pacino has opened up about his decorated career in the entertainment industry. In a recent interview while promoting his new memoir titled “Sonny Boy,” Pacino shared insights on his Oscar nominations, unforgettable roles, and challenges he faced early in his career.
Despite critical acclaim for his memorable performance in the 1983 crime film “Scarface,” Pacino expressed disappointment that he did not receive an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Tony Montana. “I would have liked to have even got nominated for that one,” Pacino said. The actor went on to win his first and only Oscar for his role in 1992’s “Scent of a Woman,” nearly a decade after “Scarface.”
In another surprising revelation, Pacino said he almost lost his career-defining role as Michael Corleone in “The Godfather.” When the film studio questioned if he was right for the part, his future co-star Robert De Niro was considered as a possible replacement.
Despite critical acclaim for his memorable performance in the 1983 crime film “Scarface,” Pacino expressed disappointment that he did not receive an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Tony Montana. “I would have liked to have even got nominated for that one,” Pacino said. The actor went on to win his first and only Oscar for his role in 1992’s “Scent of a Woman,” nearly a decade after “Scarface.”
In another surprising revelation, Pacino said he almost lost his career-defining role as Michael Corleone in “The Godfather.” When the film studio questioned if he was right for the part, his future co-star Robert De Niro was considered as a possible replacement.
- 10/15/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Al Pacino has revealed the movie he seriously hoped would win him an Oscar.
The star is promoting his book Sonny Boy this week in the UK and while he has had quite the decorated career, he has said there was one performance he felt was somewhat overlooked – Scarface.
Pacino played Tony Montana in Brian De Palma’s movie, immortalizing the phrase “Say hello to my little friend.” Yet Scarface was completely snubbed by the Academy.
This morning on the BBC Today program, Pacino named the movie as the one he wished he’d got an Oscar for. “I would have liked to have even got nominated for that one,” he said of Scarface.
As it turned out, he was to win his Oscar a decade later for Scent of a Woman, while he has been nominated a further seven times including for the first two Godfathers.
Pacino made headlines...
The star is promoting his book Sonny Boy this week in the UK and while he has had quite the decorated career, he has said there was one performance he felt was somewhat overlooked – Scarface.
Pacino played Tony Montana in Brian De Palma’s movie, immortalizing the phrase “Say hello to my little friend.” Yet Scarface was completely snubbed by the Academy.
This morning on the BBC Today program, Pacino named the movie as the one he wished he’d got an Oscar for. “I would have liked to have even got nominated for that one,” he said of Scarface.
As it turned out, he was to win his Oscar a decade later for Scent of a Woman, while he has been nominated a further seven times including for the first two Godfathers.
Pacino made headlines...
- 10/15/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Justin Chambers’ Tyler would like to have a (pretty harsh!) word with Taylor Schilling’s April in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek from this week’s episode of Fox’s Accused crime anthology.
In “April’s Story” (airing Tuesday at 9/8c), former Orange Is the New Black inmate Schilling stars as the titular nurse, who is put on trial following an incident of intense road rage.
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In “April’s Story” (airing Tuesday at 9/8c), former Orange Is the New Black inmate Schilling stars as the titular nurse, who is put on trial following an incident of intense road rage.
More from TVLineGeorgie & Mandy's First Marriage Keeps Most of the Cooper Family in the Fold - But What About Sheldon?NCIS: Origins Bosses Talk Spinoff's 'Her' Mystery, Why Gibbs Is Sharing This Story...
- 10/14/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Al Pacino suffered an ankle injury on the set of Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather,” and he admits in his new memoir to feeling relieved that it might have gotten him fired. At the time, the studio was still questioning whether Pacino was the right fit for mobster Michael Corleone, and the actor felt immense pressure to get it right.
In a new excerpt from the book — titled “Sonny Boy” — via The Guardian, Pacino writes that a rumor started to spread around set that he was going to be “let go.” “There was a discomfort among people, even the crew, when I was working. I was very conscious of that,” Pacino writes. “The word was that I was going to be fired, and, likely, so was the director. Not that Francis wasn’t cutting it – I wasn’t. But he was the one responsible for me being in the film.
In a new excerpt from the book — titled “Sonny Boy” — via The Guardian, Pacino writes that a rumor started to spread around set that he was going to be “let go.” “There was a discomfort among people, even the crew, when I was working. I was very conscious of that,” Pacino writes. “The word was that I was going to be fired, and, likely, so was the director. Not that Francis wasn’t cutting it – I wasn’t. But he was the one responsible for me being in the film.
- 10/14/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Hollywood legend Al Pacino has shared the difficulties he faced securing and keeping the role of Michael Corleone in the classic 1972 film “The Godfather.” In his recently released memoir “Sonny Boy,” Pacino describes the hurdles he overcame and unconventional methods used to portray the iconic character.
Despite how synonymous Pacino became with launching his career as Michael Corleone, his casting was uncertain. The studio originally preferred established stars like Jack Nicholson, Robert Redford, Warren Beatty, or Ryan O’Neal. Pacino admits reluctance to screen test and a fear of flying almost cost him the chance. It took convincing from his manager and Dutch courage from whiskey to get Pacino to audition in California. “I did not want to go to California,” Pacino said.
Not long into filming, doubts emerged again from the studio about Pacino fitting the part. According to Pacino, it was director Francis Ford Coppola’s decision to film...
Despite how synonymous Pacino became with launching his career as Michael Corleone, his casting was uncertain. The studio originally preferred established stars like Jack Nicholson, Robert Redford, Warren Beatty, or Ryan O’Neal. Pacino admits reluctance to screen test and a fear of flying almost cost him the chance. It took convincing from his manager and Dutch courage from whiskey to get Pacino to audition in California. “I did not want to go to California,” Pacino said.
Not long into filming, doubts emerged again from the studio about Pacino fitting the part. According to Pacino, it was director Francis Ford Coppola’s decision to film...
- 10/12/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Although Al Pacino will always be synonymous with his breakthrough performance in The Godfather (1972), Francis Ford Coppola‘s acclaimed mafia drama nearly replaced him.
In his new memoir Sonny Boy, which is now available, the Academy Award winner recalled Paramount “questioning whether I was the right actor” to play Michael Corleone in the feature adaptation of Mario Puzo’s book and how he was ultimately able to prove himself.
“Paramount didn’t want me to play Michael Corleone,” he wrote in an excerpt shared by The Guardian. “They wanted Jack Nicholson. They wanted Robert Redford. They wanted Warren Beatty or Ryan O’Neal. In the book, Puzo had Michael calling himself ‘the sissy of the Corleone family.’ He was supposed to be small, dark-haired, handsome in a delicate way, no visible threat to anybody. That didn’t sound like the guys that the studio wanted. But that didn’t mean it had to be me.
In his new memoir Sonny Boy, which is now available, the Academy Award winner recalled Paramount “questioning whether I was the right actor” to play Michael Corleone in the feature adaptation of Mario Puzo’s book and how he was ultimately able to prove himself.
“Paramount didn’t want me to play Michael Corleone,” he wrote in an excerpt shared by The Guardian. “They wanted Jack Nicholson. They wanted Robert Redford. They wanted Warren Beatty or Ryan O’Neal. In the book, Puzo had Michael calling himself ‘the sissy of the Corleone family.’ He was supposed to be small, dark-haired, handsome in a delicate way, no visible threat to anybody. That didn’t sound like the guys that the studio wanted. But that didn’t mean it had to be me.
- 10/12/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
When he bagged the lead role, he couldn’t believe his luck. But after just a week of filming he was on the brink of being fired. In an exclusive extract from his new book, the actor recalls the making of the film that changed his life
One day in the middle of the afternoon, I got a phone call. On the other end of the line, I heard the name and the voice of the director who would change my life: Francis Ford Coppola. First, he told me he was going to be directing The Godfather. I thought he might be fantasising. What was he talking about? How did they give him The Godfather?
I had read Mario Puzo’s novel, which had become a big hit; it was a huge deal for anyone to be involved with it. But when you’re a young actor you don’t...
One day in the middle of the afternoon, I got a phone call. On the other end of the line, I heard the name and the voice of the director who would change my life: Francis Ford Coppola. First, he told me he was going to be directing The Godfather. I thought he might be fantasising. What was he talking about? How did they give him The Godfather?
I had read Mario Puzo’s novel, which had become a big hit; it was a huge deal for anyone to be involved with it. But when you’re a young actor you don’t...
- 10/12/2024
- by Al Pacino
- The Guardian - Film News
‘It’s hard to think of anyone who has squandered so much electoral capital, so quickly, for so little’: Marina Hyde reflects on Keir Starmer’s first 100 days. When Al Pacino bagged the lead role in The Godfather, he couldn’t believe his luck: in an extract from his new book, he recalls the making of the film that changed his life …...
- 10/12/2024
- by Hosted by Savannah Ayoade-Greaves; written by Marina Hyde and Al Pacino. Narrated by Carylss Peer and Al Pacino. Produced by Rachel Porter; the executive producer was Ellie Bury.
- The Guardian - Film News
For over fifty years, Francis Ford Coppola has been a towering, and often controversial, figure in American Cinema. His filmography is one of the most legendary of all time and includes some of the greatest movies ever made like The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974), The Conversation (1974), Apocalypse Now (1979), and more. It also includes wild swings—One from the Heart (1982), Rumble Fish (1983), Peggy Sue Got Married (1986), Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)—which sometimes paid off, but sometimes did not. This year, his forty-year-in-the-making passion project Megalopolis finally hit screens for the general public after a festival run that provoked a mixed critical response to say the least. It is a gigantic movie made on a huge budget with vast, and sometimes impenetrable, ideas. His very first film, however, was a much more modest project, made on a minuscule budget, and…it was a horror movie.
Dementia 13 (1963) is very much a...
Dementia 13 (1963) is very much a...
- 10/10/2024
- by Brian Keiper
- bloody-disgusting.com
Writer/director/producer/composer and vintner Francis Ford Coppola has spent over five decades making movies, becoming a cultural force that few else have proven to be in our lifetimes. His film career has been filled with peaks and valleys, and from making several of the greatest films ever made to flops that have bankrupted him (“One From the Heart”), Coppola has never been hesitant about swinging for the fences in his film projects.
Along the way, Coppola has received 14 Academy Award nominations, winning five Oscars. He is only one of six individuals who have won Oscars for producing, directing and screenplay. Coppola has also been nominated for 16 Golden Globe Awards, winning three. Quite a haul.
His next film, “Megalopolis,” focuses on an architect who has been asked to rebuild New York City after a colossal disaster nearly destroys it, and Coppola plans it to be a film set on an epic scale.
Along the way, Coppola has received 14 Academy Award nominations, winning five Oscars. He is only one of six individuals who have won Oscars for producing, directing and screenplay. Coppola has also been nominated for 16 Golden Globe Awards, winning three. Quite a haul.
His next film, “Megalopolis,” focuses on an architect who has been asked to rebuild New York City after a colossal disaster nearly destroys it, and Coppola plans it to be a film set on an epic scale.
- 10/10/2024
- by Tom O'Brien, Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
On October 9, the historic Tropicana Las Vegas hotel, which opened on April 4, 1957, was imploded to make room for a new baseball stadium.
The third-oldest casino on the strip, Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel closed on April 2, just two days before its 67th anniversary to prepare for its demolition. Many Vegas residents have wondered why the implosion could not be held off for two more days to celebrate the building’s last birthday.
General manager and vice president at the Tropicana Arik Knowles said of the decision, “Let’s not think of it as an ending but as the beginning of something even greater.”
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The demolition of the building, which took under 30 seconds, required 2,000 pounds of explosives and four miles of detonating cord. The hotel received fireworks and a 555-drone salute show to celebrate its conclusion.
The third-oldest casino on the strip, Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel closed on April 2, just two days before its 67th anniversary to prepare for its demolition. Many Vegas residents have wondered why the implosion could not be held off for two more days to celebrate the building’s last birthday.
General manager and vice president at the Tropicana Arik Knowles said of the decision, “Let’s not think of it as an ending but as the beginning of something even greater.”
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The demolition of the building, which took under 30 seconds, required 2,000 pounds of explosives and four miles of detonating cord. The hotel received fireworks and a 555-drone salute show to celebrate its conclusion.
- 10/9/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
After playing his fair share of characters that were known for doing cocaine, Al Pacino wants you to know he has never taken it in real life.
While appearing on the New York Times podcast The Daily to promote his upcoming memoir, Sonny Boy, Pacino was asked about a line from the book in which he wrote, “There’s the general belief that I’m a cocaine addict or was one.”
“I assumed it. I heard it somewhere,” Pacino said. “They’re shocked when they find out I don’t take cocaine. I never took it in my life.” Then, he joked about having a “grapevine over at my house.”
Besides, the 84-year-old actor claims he doesn’t need the extra boost anyway. “I’m not the kind of guy who should take coke,” he explained. “Any upper, I don’t need. I’m up!”
Some of Pacino’s most...
While appearing on the New York Times podcast The Daily to promote his upcoming memoir, Sonny Boy, Pacino was asked about a line from the book in which he wrote, “There’s the general belief that I’m a cocaine addict or was one.”
“I assumed it. I heard it somewhere,” Pacino said. “They’re shocked when they find out I don’t take cocaine. I never took it in my life.” Then, he joked about having a “grapevine over at my house.”
Besides, the 84-year-old actor claims he doesn’t need the extra boost anyway. “I’m not the kind of guy who should take coke,” he explained. “Any upper, I don’t need. I’m up!”
Some of Pacino’s most...
- 10/8/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
The recut version of the 1990 classic from Francis Ford Coppola, The Godfather: Part III is set for a limited theatrical release on December 4, followed by its Blu-ray and digital drop on December 8. Andy Garcia recently watched the new cut with an intimate crew that included Al Pacino and Diane Keaton, and they were all thrilled with the results! Fans are eager to check it out as well!
Sofia Coppola as Mary Corleone in The Godfather III Credits: Paramount Pictures
Garcia, who plays Vincent Corleone in the original, revealed in a recent chat that he never really understood the original’s backlash, which mainly stemmed from the casting of Sofia Coppola, Francis’s daughter.
Why Did People Criticize Sofia Coppola in The Godfather III?
Sofia Coppola was cast as Mary Corleone, the daughter of Michael played by Al Pacino, and Kay played by Diane Keaton in The Godfather: Part III, but...
Sofia Coppola as Mary Corleone in The Godfather III Credits: Paramount Pictures
Garcia, who plays Vincent Corleone in the original, revealed in a recent chat that he never really understood the original’s backlash, which mainly stemmed from the casting of Sofia Coppola, Francis’s daughter.
Why Did People Criticize Sofia Coppola in The Godfather III?
Sofia Coppola was cast as Mary Corleone, the daughter of Michael played by Al Pacino, and Kay played by Diane Keaton in The Godfather: Part III, but...
- 10/8/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Oscar-winner Al Pacino is one of the iconic actors of his generation, boasting a resume that includes Dog Day Afternoon, Heat and The Godfather. The 84-year-old Pacino is prolific in other ways as well, with a son, Roman, who’s only a year old. Since the kid is way too young for, say, Serpico, what’s the first Pacino movie that Al wants to share with his boy? “I think,” he told The New York Times, “he should start off with Adam Sandler’s.”
Hoo hah. The only Sandler movie featuring Pacino is Jack and Jill, one of the absolute worst comedies of the Sandman’s career by any measure. It’s currently rocking a 3 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, despite “an inexplicably committed performance from Al Pacino.” Jack and Jill did clean up at the Razzies, winning (or losing) in the categories of Worst Actor (Sandler), Actress (Sandler), Prequel, Picture,...
Hoo hah. The only Sandler movie featuring Pacino is Jack and Jill, one of the absolute worst comedies of the Sandman’s career by any measure. It’s currently rocking a 3 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, despite “an inexplicably committed performance from Al Pacino.” Jack and Jill did clean up at the Razzies, winning (or losing) in the categories of Worst Actor (Sandler), Actress (Sandler), Prequel, Picture,...
- 10/7/2024
- Cracked
Many people have had close encounters with the final moments of their lives. Unfortunately, many people do not live to tell the tale. For veteran actor Al Pacino, however, things were completely different.
Al Pacino in a still from Scarface | Credits: Martin Bregman Productions
Suffering some deadly symptoms and becoming unconscious, there was only one thought in Pacino’s mind, that maybe it was his time. Luckily, the actor had a speedy recovery and millions of fans breathed a sigh of relief.
When Al Pacino Didn’t Have a Pulse
Although Al Pacino has had a plethora of on-screen deaths, the actor has been quite healthy and fortunate in real life. Being 84 years of age, the veteran actor has seen plenty of his co-stars retire and/or fade away.
Al Pacino in The Irishman (2019) | Netflix
It was the year 2020 when the world was shut. The pandemic had wreaked havoc on...
Al Pacino in a still from Scarface | Credits: Martin Bregman Productions
Suffering some deadly symptoms and becoming unconscious, there was only one thought in Pacino’s mind, that maybe it was his time. Luckily, the actor had a speedy recovery and millions of fans breathed a sigh of relief.
When Al Pacino Didn’t Have a Pulse
Although Al Pacino has had a plethora of on-screen deaths, the actor has been quite healthy and fortunate in real life. Being 84 years of age, the veteran actor has seen plenty of his co-stars retire and/or fade away.
Al Pacino in The Irishman (2019) | Netflix
It was the year 2020 when the world was shut. The pandemic had wreaked havoc on...
- 10/7/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone made his scripted TV debut with Taylor Sheridan’s comedy and crime drama Tulsa King. The show, premiering in 2022, the show recently returned with Season 2 and continues the story of Dwight ‘The General’ Manfredi’s story. While Tulsa King might seem like it’s based on real events, that’s not entirely the case.
Tulsa King | Credit: Paramount+
Sheridan’s drama follows a New York mafia capo, released from prison after 25 years, who is sent to build a new criminal empire in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Though not directly based on a true story, it appears closely inspired on one of the bloodiest periods in Sicilian mafia history with Dwight’s exile to Tulsa and his pursuit of a new criminal empire closely sharing some similarities with the Inzerillo crime family.
Tulsa King: Crime Drama Rooted in Real Mafia History
While not directly based on true stories, Taylor Sheridan’s comedy-crime drama,...
Tulsa King | Credit: Paramount+
Sheridan’s drama follows a New York mafia capo, released from prison after 25 years, who is sent to build a new criminal empire in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Though not directly based on a true story, it appears closely inspired on one of the bloodiest periods in Sicilian mafia history with Dwight’s exile to Tulsa and his pursuit of a new criminal empire closely sharing some similarities with the Inzerillo crime family.
Tulsa King: Crime Drama Rooted in Real Mafia History
While not directly based on true stories, Taylor Sheridan’s comedy-crime drama,...
- 10/7/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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The Franchise is a satirical comedy series created by Jon Brown. The HBO series revolves around the crew of a little-known franchise movie set in an otherwise extremely popular superhero cinematic universe. The Franchise’s comedy comes from all the chaos generated by the always-on-fire set, idiotic stars, arrogant director, and panic-ridden crew. The Franchise stars Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein, Isaac Powell, Richard E. Grant, and Daniel Brühl. So, if you loved the satirical comedy, behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood, and the general chaos in The Franchise here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Episodes (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Showtime
Episodes is a satirical comedy series created by David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik. The Showtime series follows a British married couple who created an award-winning British...
The Franchise is a satirical comedy series created by Jon Brown. The HBO series revolves around the crew of a little-known franchise movie set in an otherwise extremely popular superhero cinematic universe. The Franchise’s comedy comes from all the chaos generated by the always-on-fire set, idiotic stars, arrogant director, and panic-ridden crew. The Franchise stars Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein, Isaac Powell, Richard E. Grant, and Daniel Brühl. So, if you loved the satirical comedy, behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood, and the general chaos in The Franchise here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Episodes (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Showtime
Episodes is a satirical comedy series created by David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik. The Showtime series follows a British married couple who created an award-winning British...
- 10/7/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Screen Legend Francis Ford Coppola Shows Support for Joker: Folie à Deux - Main Image
Francis Ford Coppola will forever be a legend because of his work on The Godfather films and Apocalypse Now, but he’s recently been receiving some bashing with the release of his passion project Megalopolis.
Joker: Folie a Deux has also been getting the same kind of online hate that Megalopolis received, and Coppola has decided to reach out in solidarity with director Todd Phillips.
Francis Ford Coppola Congratulates Joker 2
In a recent post on his Ig, Coppola shared how he has been a fan of Phillips since his work on The Hangover, and talks about enjoying the latest Joker film. Here’s his post:
The caption reads:
“@ToddPhillips films always amaze me and I enjoy them thoroughly. Ever since the wonderful “The Hangover” he’s always one step ahead of the audience never doing what they expect.
Francis Ford Coppola will forever be a legend because of his work on The Godfather films and Apocalypse Now, but he’s recently been receiving some bashing with the release of his passion project Megalopolis.
Joker: Folie a Deux has also been getting the same kind of online hate that Megalopolis received, and Coppola has decided to reach out in solidarity with director Todd Phillips.
Francis Ford Coppola Congratulates Joker 2
In a recent post on his Ig, Coppola shared how he has been a fan of Phillips since his work on The Hangover, and talks about enjoying the latest Joker film. Here’s his post:
The caption reads:
“@ToddPhillips films always amaze me and I enjoy them thoroughly. Ever since the wonderful “The Hangover” he’s always one step ahead of the audience never doing what they expect.
- 10/7/2024
- EpicStream
Al Pacino nearly died of Covid in 2020, the iconic actor says, recalling his harrowing experience in a recent episode of The New York Times’ “The Interview” podcast.
At the height of the pandemic, the Oscar, Emmy and Tony award-winning actor contracted a life-threatening Covid infection. Pacino said that he wasn’t feeling well, “unusually not good.” When the 84-year-old actor broke into a fever, a nurse was called in to cure his dehydration. That’s when the situation became dire.
“I was sitting there in my house, and I was gone. Like that. I didn’t have a pulse,” Pacino told the Times.
In “minutes” an ambulance arrived at his house. Pacino said there were about six paramedics and two doctors in his house dressed in outfits that “looked like they were from outer space or something.” When he opened his eyes, Pacino recalled the medical professionals saying, “He’s back.
At the height of the pandemic, the Oscar, Emmy and Tony award-winning actor contracted a life-threatening Covid infection. Pacino said that he wasn’t feeling well, “unusually not good.” When the 84-year-old actor broke into a fever, a nurse was called in to cure his dehydration. That’s when the situation became dire.
“I was sitting there in my house, and I was gone. Like that. I didn’t have a pulse,” Pacino told the Times.
In “minutes” an ambulance arrived at his house. Pacino said there were about six paramedics and two doctors in his house dressed in outfits that “looked like they were from outer space or something.” When he opened his eyes, Pacino recalled the medical professionals saying, “He’s back.
- 10/7/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Iconic actor Al Pacino narrowly escaped death from Covid-19 during the height of the pandemic in 2020, he recently revealed in interviews. The 84-year-old star of films like The Godfather and Scarface contracted the virus and his condition quickly deteriorated at his home. Pacino told doctors he suddenly felt very unwell before losing consciousness. When he awoke, paramedics and doctors were working to revive him after his heart stopped beating for several minutes.
In an interview with The New York Times, Pacino explained that he became increasingly ill while at home. His health took a turn and he lost consciousness. When he opened his eyes, there was a medical team of six paramedics and two doctors surrounding him in his living room. Pacino said they were dressed in protective equipment and it was shocking to see after passing out. The team informed him that his pulse had stopped and they were able to bring him back.
In an interview with The New York Times, Pacino explained that he became increasingly ill while at home. His health took a turn and he lost consciousness. When he opened his eyes, there was a medical team of six paramedics and two doctors surrounding him in his living room. Pacino said they were dressed in protective equipment and it was shocking to see after passing out. The team informed him that his pulse had stopped and they were able to bring him back.
- 10/7/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Al Pacino has had a long and storied career, one filled with iconic roles from Michael Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather” to Jimmy Hoffa in Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” but his perhaps most defining performance was as Tony Montana in Brian De Palma’s 1983 remake of “Scarface.” With a screenplay by Oliver Stone, the film is recognized as a shifting point for representations of violence and drugs on screen, but also marks a turn in Pacino’s own acting style as well, bringing a go-for-broke energy to Tony that at time, makes him feel like he’s from another planet. Speaking to The New York Times Magazine for their podcast “The Interview,” Pacino shared that while he continues to stand by the film, over the years, he’s had many peer question why he chose to take part in it, particularly “Amadeus” director Miloš Foreman.
“I’m having dinner with him,...
“I’m having dinner with him,...
- 10/6/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Even as their latest films face difficulties at the box office, two legendary directors are showing support for each other’s creative visions. Francis Ford Coppola recently praised Todd Phillips’ musical follow-up to 2019’s “Joker.” Coppola’s comments come as “Joker: Folie à Deux” earned less than expected in its opening weekend.
The “Joker” sequel debuted to $20 million on its first day. Projections now estimate $40-50 million for the opening weekend. This is far lower than the original “Joker” which earned $96 million domestically. Audiences also seem split on the new format, as “Folie à Deux” received a rare D CinemaScore. The film blends the antihero story with musical elements, a choice that divided some fans.
Despite the box office setbacks, Coppola showed support on Instagram. The director of “The Godfather” wrote, “Ever since the wonderful ‘The Hangover,’ Phillips has always been one step ahead of the audience.” Coppola suggested that...
The “Joker” sequel debuted to $20 million on its first day. Projections now estimate $40-50 million for the opening weekend. This is far lower than the original “Joker” which earned $96 million domestically. Audiences also seem split on the new format, as “Folie à Deux” received a rare D CinemaScore. The film blends the antihero story with musical elements, a choice that divided some fans.
Despite the box office setbacks, Coppola showed support on Instagram. The director of “The Godfather” wrote, “Ever since the wonderful ‘The Hangover,’ Phillips has always been one step ahead of the audience.” Coppola suggested that...
- 10/6/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
What would you consider the best film franchise of all time? Despite the objective metrics for success -– box office, critical consensus, awards and quantifiable impact -– this is a surprisingly subjective question, and the answer you give may say more about yourself than anything else. You might go to bat for genre-defining classics like the "Alien" franchise or "Scream" movies, or highlight childhood favorites for your generation, like "Harry Potter" or "Indiana Jones." Franchises surrounded by big mythology (on screen and off), like "Star Wars," often earn greatest-of-all-time status for fans, while arthouse lovers may pick something less familiar to American audiences, like Satyajit Ray's The Apu Trilogy.
It's a question with either no right answers or many, depending on how you look at it, but the folks at aggregate site Metacritic recently decided to answer it for themselves once and for all by using their well-established system...
It's a question with either no right answers or many, depending on how you look at it, but the folks at aggregate site Metacritic recently decided to answer it for themselves once and for all by using their well-established system...
- 10/5/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Four years later, Al Pacino is opening up about his near-death experience with Covid-19.
The Academy Award winner revealed his “pulse was gone” after he had a bad reaction to steroids while being treated for a life-threatening Coronavirus infection back in 2020.
“It was so — you’re here, you’re not,” he told The New York Times. “I thought: Wow, you don’t even have your memories. You have nothing. Strange porridge.”
Pacino recounted, “What happened was, I felt not good — unusually not good. Then I had a fever, and I was getting dehydrated and all that. So I got someone to get me a nurse to hydrate me. I was sitting there in my house, and I was gone. Like that. I didn’t have a pulse. In a matter of minutes they were there — the ambulance in front of my house. I had about six paramedics in that living room,...
The Academy Award winner revealed his “pulse was gone” after he had a bad reaction to steroids while being treated for a life-threatening Coronavirus infection back in 2020.
“It was so — you’re here, you’re not,” he told The New York Times. “I thought: Wow, you don’t even have your memories. You have nothing. Strange porridge.”
Pacino recounted, “What happened was, I felt not good — unusually not good. Then I had a fever, and I was getting dehydrated and all that. So I got someone to get me a nurse to hydrate me. I was sitting there in my house, and I was gone. Like that. I didn’t have a pulse. In a matter of minutes they were there — the ambulance in front of my house. I had about six paramedics in that living room,...
- 10/5/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
When the production for "Gladiator II" was announced, most fans of the first film were pretty excited. 2000's "Gladiator" is widely hailed as one of the best historical epics of its time, telling a classic hero's journey about a betrayed Roman general rising through the gladiator ranks to avenge his wife and child. From the lovely Hans Zimmer score (where you can see the blueprints for the "Pirates of the Caribbean" soundtrack) to Joaquin Phoenix's delightfully villainous performance, this movie was an instant classic. The fact that it's taken 24 years for a sequel to release is pretty strange by modern Hollywood standards.
But as the first few trailers have come out, the excitement for "Gladiator II" has abated a bit. Fans are concerned that the trailers do the classic Hollywood mistake of giving way too much of the movie's plot away, an error made worse by how the story...
But as the first few trailers have come out, the excitement for "Gladiator II" has abated a bit. Fans are concerned that the trailers do the classic Hollywood mistake of giving way too much of the movie's plot away, an error made worse by how the story...
- 10/5/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Francis Ford Coppola has revealed the movie he is most proud of. The answer may surprise some.
In a Q&a session on X (formerly Twitter) today, the legendary filmmaker was asked by one fan: “Out of all the films that you’ve made, which one would you say you are the most proud of having made, or which one do you feel best captures your ideas of film as an art form?”
Few living filmmakers have a catalogue to rival Coppola: The Godfather films, Apocalypse Now and The Conversation, to name a few of his most acclaimed.
But those weren’t his choice today. The filmmaker was torn, but replied: “That’s like asking someone with 7 kids, who’s the best? I love them all, but if scratched deeper I might say Rumblefish”.
Interesting choice for sure. 1983 drama Rumble Fish is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by S.E. Hinton,...
In a Q&a session on X (formerly Twitter) today, the legendary filmmaker was asked by one fan: “Out of all the films that you’ve made, which one would you say you are the most proud of having made, or which one do you feel best captures your ideas of film as an art form?”
Few living filmmakers have a catalogue to rival Coppola: The Godfather films, Apocalypse Now and The Conversation, to name a few of his most acclaimed.
But those weren’t his choice today. The filmmaker was torn, but replied: “That’s like asking someone with 7 kids, who’s the best? I love them all, but if scratched deeper I might say Rumblefish”.
Interesting choice for sure. 1983 drama Rumble Fish is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by S.E. Hinton,...
- 10/4/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Joaquin Phoenix wanted a “Joker” sequel bad — he photoshopped the character into classic movie posters in order to persuade and inspire Todd Phillips to create the follow-up.
Speaking on the “Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso” podcast, Phoenix said he started working on the edits while wrapping up the first film, but then realized he actually did want a sequel.
“I mocked up like 10 different posters of famous movies putting Joker in all of them,” he said. “‘Rosemary’s Baby,’ ‘Yentl,’ ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ ‘The Godfather,’ like every classic film. I worked with this amazing on-set photographer Nico and he took photos of me and then photoshopped them into these posters. They’re like pretty seamless, they look amazing.”
Phoenix continued, “I gave them to Todd and the joke was ‘put Joker in space,’ ‘put Joker on ice skates.’ But the ‘Yentl’ poster, like you see that and you’re like,...
Speaking on the “Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso” podcast, Phoenix said he started working on the edits while wrapping up the first film, but then realized he actually did want a sequel.
“I mocked up like 10 different posters of famous movies putting Joker in all of them,” he said. “‘Rosemary’s Baby,’ ‘Yentl,’ ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ ‘The Godfather,’ like every classic film. I worked with this amazing on-set photographer Nico and he took photos of me and then photoshopped them into these posters. They’re like pretty seamless, they look amazing.”
Phoenix continued, “I gave them to Todd and the joke was ‘put Joker in space,’ ‘put Joker on ice skates.’ But the ‘Yentl’ poster, like you see that and you’re like,...
- 10/3/2024
- by Jacob Bryant
- The Wrap
Diane Keaton is one of the most respected celebrities in the industry, famous not only for the unparalleled performances she brought to the table but also for the innumerable accolades and triumphs she holds to her name. But as much as her flattering beauty left even her co-stars mesmerized, the actress just never got around to tying the knot with anyone.
Diane Keaton. | Credits: Book Club/Paramount Pictures.
Although she has been linked to multiple celebrities throughout the era that she served as one of the most gorgeous actresses in all of Hollywood – the list of which includes even Al Pacino – Keaton simply never allowed herself to say ‘I do.’ And yet, it wasn’t like she didn’t want to get married. In fact, if anything, she herself admitted her regrets about never getting wed!
Diane Keaton Never Married, and Regrets It Now
Throughout the 78 years of her existence,...
Diane Keaton. | Credits: Book Club/Paramount Pictures.
Although she has been linked to multiple celebrities throughout the era that she served as one of the most gorgeous actresses in all of Hollywood – the list of which includes even Al Pacino – Keaton simply never allowed herself to say ‘I do.’ And yet, it wasn’t like she didn’t want to get married. In fact, if anything, she herself admitted her regrets about never getting wed!
Diane Keaton Never Married, and Regrets It Now
Throughout the 78 years of her existence,...
- 10/2/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
In the wild world of Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan crafted some epic drama that had everyone talking. But did you know he took inspiration from The Godfather to keep Kevin Costner away from one actor? Yep! Sheridan, channeling some serious mob boss vibes, knew how to play the game behind the scenes.
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Paramount Pictures
As the tensions on set rose, he drew from that iconic film’s intense family dynamics, creating a unique atmosphere that kept the cast on their toes. By making strategic choices about who Costner interacted with, Sheridan ensured the show’s fiery energy never fizzled out.
Sheridan’s Strategic Move: Keeping Costner and Lucas Separate for Authentic Duttons Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount
In the intricate web of Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan took a page from The Godfather to keep Kevin Costner away from Josh Lucas. Yep, you read that right!
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Paramount Pictures
As the tensions on set rose, he drew from that iconic film’s intense family dynamics, creating a unique atmosphere that kept the cast on their toes. By making strategic choices about who Costner interacted with, Sheridan ensured the show’s fiery energy never fizzled out.
Sheridan’s Strategic Move: Keeping Costner and Lucas Separate for Authentic Duttons Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount
In the intricate web of Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan took a page from The Godfather to keep Kevin Costner away from Josh Lucas. Yep, you read that right!
- 10/2/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
“Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” Ah, wise words indeed! Honestly, who hasn’t employed that strategy at the office potluck? It’s a jungle out there, and sometimes, it’s a fight for the last slice of pizza. Speaking of survival—and let’s be real, a whole lot of drama—let’s dive into the cinematic masterpiece that is The Godfather.
Al Pacino in The Godfather | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on Mario Puzo’s novel, The Godfather tells the story of an Italian American mob family navigating life from the 1940s to the 1970s. It’s not your typical family drama; it features power struggles, betrayals, and plenty of intense dinners.
The film kicks off with Marlon Brando, who plays the crime boss and legendary Godfather, Vito Corleone. Then there’s Al Pacino as Michael, Vito’s youngest son. In...
Al Pacino in The Godfather | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on Mario Puzo’s novel, The Godfather tells the story of an Italian American mob family navigating life from the 1940s to the 1970s. It’s not your typical family drama; it features power struggles, betrayals, and plenty of intense dinners.
The film kicks off with Marlon Brando, who plays the crime boss and legendary Godfather, Vito Corleone. Then there’s Al Pacino as Michael, Vito’s youngest son. In...
- 10/2/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis is in cinemas now and seems to have divided audiences. While the filmmaker funded the magnum opus himself, he reportedly had to struggle to get it released due to prominent distributors stepping away from the movie. However, the film finally managed to get a wide release but has not fared well.
One of Coppola’s best films remains the classic The Godfather, which gave him his second Oscar for his screenplay, which he adapted from Mario Puzo’s novel of the same name. While Coppola was reportedly attracted to the themes and the setting of the story, he was apprehensive about its sleaze and decided to cut it out of the film.
Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather Significantly Differed From The Book In One Aspect Francis Ford Coppola | Credits: YouTube/Full Bodied Productions
Going through huge battles to make a movie the way he...
One of Coppola’s best films remains the classic The Godfather, which gave him his second Oscar for his screenplay, which he adapted from Mario Puzo’s novel of the same name. While Coppola was reportedly attracted to the themes and the setting of the story, he was apprehensive about its sleaze and decided to cut it out of the film.
Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather Significantly Differed From The Book In One Aspect Francis Ford Coppola | Credits: YouTube/Full Bodied Productions
Going through huge battles to make a movie the way he...
- 10/2/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The first time two different actors won Oscars for portraying the same character was when Marlon Brando won for playing Don Vito Corleone in The Godfather and Robert De Niro won for playing his younger version in The Godfather Part II. It didn’t happen again for over four decades until Joaquin Phoenix won for playing Arthur Fleck in Joker, following Heath Ledger’s iconic performance as the Clown Prince of Crime in The Dark Knight.
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Many would argue that the two variations are not the same character. Still, it showcases the complexity of the villain that he’s been recognized by an organization as prestigious as the Academy on more than one occasion. Comic book adaptations aren’t always highly regarded and some auteurs have famously argued that they aren’t “real cinema.” But Todd Phillips...
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Many would argue that the two variations are not the same character. Still, it showcases the complexity of the villain that he’s been recognized by an organization as prestigious as the Academy on more than one occasion. Comic book adaptations aren’t always highly regarded and some auteurs have famously argued that they aren’t “real cinema.” But Todd Phillips...
- 10/1/2024
- by Joshua Ryan
- FandomWire
Late actor James Dean has been one of the most noted pop culture icons in Hollywood history. The actor was known for his roles in Rebel Without A Cause, Giant, and East of Eden, two of which were released posthumously. The actor became a symbol of rebellion and masculinity for a whole new generation after his untimely death at the age of 24.
One of the biggest mysteries surrounding Dean was his sexuality. Many have speculated that he was gay or even bisexual. Several biographers have made the claim, including some claiming that he and Marlon Brando had a s*xual relationship. However, one statement from an old interview with Dean can put all the rumors to rest.
James Dean’s Statement From An Old Interview Squashes Gay Rumors James Dean in Rebel Without A Cause | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
When James Dean became the symbol of masculinity for a whole new generation,...
One of the biggest mysteries surrounding Dean was his sexuality. Many have speculated that he was gay or even bisexual. Several biographers have made the claim, including some claiming that he and Marlon Brando had a s*xual relationship. However, one statement from an old interview with Dean can put all the rumors to rest.
James Dean’s Statement From An Old Interview Squashes Gay Rumors James Dean in Rebel Without A Cause | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
When James Dean became the symbol of masculinity for a whole new generation,...
- 10/1/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Francis Ford Coppola’s latest film “Megalopolis” had a disappointing opening weekend, grossing only $4 million despite a huge $120 million budget. The movie, which was shown in over 1,800 theaters across the country, came in sixth place at the box office behind more family-friendly movies.
“Megalopolis” failed to meet modest expectations of $5-7 million in ticket sales. Critics gave mixed reviews of the ambitious project, with 49% of reviews rated as positive on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences also rated it poorly with a “D+” CinemaScore. Most viewers who saw it said they did so because of Coppola’s reputation as a famous director known for classics like “The Godfather” trilogy and “Apocalypse Now.”
Several other issues may have kept people away. Some criticized inappropriate behavior on set and misleading quotes used in ads. The serious subject matter was also challenging for general audiences. Furthermore, at 85 years old, Coppola personally funded the entire $120 million budget...
“Megalopolis” failed to meet modest expectations of $5-7 million in ticket sales. Critics gave mixed reviews of the ambitious project, with 49% of reviews rated as positive on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences also rated it poorly with a “D+” CinemaScore. Most viewers who saw it said they did so because of Coppola’s reputation as a famous director known for classics like “The Godfather” trilogy and “Apocalypse Now.”
Several other issues may have kept people away. Some criticized inappropriate behavior on set and misleading quotes used in ads. The serious subject matter was also challenging for general audiences. Furthermore, at 85 years old, Coppola personally funded the entire $120 million budget...
- 10/1/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Francis Ford Coppola may just be one of the most well-known and well regarded filmmakers of our time. From The Godfather (1972) to Apocalypse Now (1979), Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) to The Conversation (1974), his superb filmography still renders him a must-watch for many, even this far along in his career. Expected to be his final film, Megalopolis is as close to a passion project as it comes; self-financed and workshopped since the late 70s, it’s a film that Coppola has had his heart set on making throughout his career. Described as a Roman epic, the story follows genius artist Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver) who seeks to leap the City of New Rome into a utopian, idealistic future, while his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito) remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite daughter Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the Mayor’s daughter,...
- 10/1/2024
- by Becca Johnson
- Talking Films
Francis Ford Coppola literally spent decades trying to get his passion project "Megalopolis" made. Eventually, the legendary director behind classics such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now" decided to hell with it and financed the epic tale himself. After all these years, the film finally hit theaters this past weekend. Unfortunately for Coppola, it was met with a very muted response from moviegoers. While there are several big qualifiers here, the film bombed on opening weekend and there is little reason to believe that things will get better in the coming weeks.
"Megalopolis" opened to an estimated $4 million domestically on just over 1,850 screens, failing to crack the top five on the charts and debuting in sixth place. It placed behind "Speak No Evil" ($4.3 million) in its third weekend and the Indian import "Devara Part 1" ($5.6 million). That opening figure was also well below already modest expectations, as the film was...
"Megalopolis" opened to an estimated $4 million domestically on just over 1,850 screens, failing to crack the top five on the charts and debuting in sixth place. It placed behind "Speak No Evil" ($4.3 million) in its third weekend and the Indian import "Devara Part 1" ($5.6 million). That opening figure was also well below already modest expectations, as the film was...
- 9/30/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
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