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Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Francis Ford Coppola's ‘Megalopolis' Is Returning to Theaters, in a Truly Mega Way
Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited dream project, came and went from theaters last year. Usually, after that, a film would show up on demand or for streaming but that wasn't the case here. What was happening with Megalopolis? Now we know. Starting July 20, Coppola's film will be taken on the road for a series of events called 'An Evening With Francis Ford Coppola and Megalopolis Screening.' It kicks off in Red Bank, NJ, before going to Port Chester, NY; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Dallas, TX; and San Francisco, CA. It includes a screening of the film, obviously, as well as an 'interactive discussion' with Coppola called 'How to Change Our Future.' 'This is the way Megalopolis was meant to be seen,' Coppola said in a statement. 'In a large venue, with a crowd and followed by intense interactive discussions about the future.' You can get tickets on Ticketmaster, which appear to cost around $40. Released last year, Megalopolis was the result of decades of planning and anticipation from the legendary director of The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and The Conversation. It cost well over $100 million and was paid for almost exclusively by Coppola himself, but it proceeded to bomb at the box office, grossing a little over $14 million. Nevertheless, the film's huge ambition and beyond-weird performances, themes, and visuals gave it the beginnings of cult classic status. Physical versions of the film were released but nothing beyond that. Adam Driver stars in the film as a visionary architect who wants to push his city into the future, only to run into a hard-nosed mayor, played by Giancarlo Esposito. Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, and Shia LaBeouf all get in the fun along with Aubrey Plaza as a character named Wow Platinum. Yes, it's a movie where someone named 'Wow Platinum' makes total sense. We don't think Megalopolis is a particularly good movie, but it's certainly fascinating, worthy of discussion, and surely there won't be too many more cases to see Coppola discuss his work in public in the coming years. If you're a fan, take note.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Adam Driver Vowed To Not Watch Himself In Movies Until He Had The Chance To Do It With Carrie Fisher And Daisy Ridley. (He Still Has Regrets.)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Adam Driver is one of the most versatile actors out there. Whether his best movie performances can make you laugh, like in What If?, or break your heart, like in Marriage Story, Driver knows how to win over an audience. Even if fans love seeing him onscreen, Driver still vowed not to watch himself in his movies until he had the chance to do so with Star Wars co-stars Carrie Fisher and Daisy Ridley. On the other hand, it doesn't mean he still doesn't have regrets about that. With the help of Star Wars, House of Gucci and BlacKkKlansman, Adam Driver's movies have grossed over $2 billion. Fans may be lining up to see the American actor, but it doesn't mean Driver is doing the same. The Girls actor explained on The Howard Stern Show why he can't watch his own movies, and his reasoning makes sense: Because I saw all the mistakes, the things that I wish I could change, but I can't because it's permanent. I don't want to know how it looks. Plus, I came from a theater background where you don't get to see it. I feel like I would be my own critic as well, constantly seeing all of the flaws in my performance that I wish I could change. But like Adam Driver said, what's in the final product is out there with no way to call for a do-over. Maybe that's why a lot of great actors become great directors of their own movies; to have that control of doing multiple takes of their own performance. The Hollywood leading man wouldn't be the only actor to stay away from their own films. Keira Knightley only watches her movies once for the same reason as Adam Driver, in that she only sees the bad in her performance and doesn't like to hear the sound of her voice. Denzel Washington also doesn't rewatch his old movies, feeling he'd rather look forward than back. Driver got real about what movies made him break his vow not to watch himself and see if you can guess which movie: We did so much work on it afterwards and a lot of ADR, and I was watching. It kind of seemed like maybe I should just try getting over it and maybe that's not the right way to go. And it's Star Wars. I can't really believe that I was in it. The Star Wars movies truly were a standout time for Adam Driver. His performance as Kylo Ren was so haunting with uncertainty and longing in his eyes. Compared to the 'angry bad guy' stereotype we see in a lot of villains, Driver was able to show that Kylo Ren was a confused and misdirected guy trying to live up to the impossible legacy of Darth Vader. Even with each drastic choice the Sequel Trilogy's antagonist makes, you can't help but feel sorry for him. Even though Adam Driver was dead set on staying away from seeing his movies, Star Wars: The Force Awakens was clearly the exception. The talented actor said the heartwarming reason he gave the movie a chance was due to seeing it with Carrie Fisher and Daisy Ridley. However, it doesn't mean he still wasn't his own critic. Since Driver's vow is broken, does that mean he'll continue watching his movies? Here's his honest answer to Howard Stern on why he won't: You feel like you want to have control and that's not really conducive maybe, to acting. That's understandable, not to continue watching your own movies due to knowing you have no control over the outcome. Previously, Adam Driver said he's changed the way he watches his own movies by defending his acting choices compared of criticizing them. I feel like that would be the only way to view your movies in trusting that a director knows what works well for their film. It may have been painful for Adam Driver to watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens after vowing not to watch his own works, but at least it's nice he had Carrie Fisher and Daisy Ridley there to take in the awkward experience. Even if Driver continues to stay away from his films, the legacy he left behind as Kylo Ren will continue to resonate with fans.
South China Morning Post
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Adam Driver's wife Joanne Tucker: she met the Star Wars actor at Juilliard, danced in The Nutcracker as a teen, and once appeared with her husband on Lena Dunham's HBO series Girls
Star Wars actor Adam Driver is known for keeping his family life private. The House of Gucci star met his wife, Joanne Tucker, at university and the pair wed in 2013, before welcoming two children into their family. Bermuda-born Tucker makes the occasional red carpet appearance to support her husband, but even then, the couple hardly discuss their relationship or family in public. Advertisement So what do we know about the Marriage Story actor's elusive wife of over a decade? Joanne Tucker was a ballet dancer Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker at the 2020 Baftas. Tucker was a ballerina as a child and young teen. Sadly, her dancing career was cut short when she was rushed to hospital after falling ill while on tour for The Nutcracker, per People. She met Adam Driver at Juilliard Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker at the House of Gucci New York premiere in 2021. Driver and Tucker met while studying drama at Julliard. They graduated in 2009. The couple's 2013 wedding was officiated by Richard Feldman, a teacher at the institute, per The New Yorker.
Geek Tyrant
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller Join Adam Driver in James Gray's New Crime Drama PAPER TIGER — GeekTyrant
Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller have officially signed on to co-star opposite Adam Driver in Paper Tiger , director James Gray's next feature film, which begins shooting next month in New Jersey. The project has already gone through a few casting changes, with Johansson and Teller stepping in for Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong, who had to exit due to scheduling conflicts. Gray, best known for The Lost City of Z , Ad Astra , and Armageddon Time , is both writing and directing Paper Tiger . The film is described as 'a tense and gritty story revolving around two brothers who pursue the American Dream—only to become entangled in a scheme that turns out to be too good to be true. 'As they try to navigate their way through an ever-more dangerous world of corruption and violence, they find themselves and their family brutally terrorized by the Russian 'Mafiya.' Their bond begins to fray, and betrayal—once utterly unthinkable—now becomes all too possible.' With Gray's eye for grounded storytelling and emotionally complex characters, there's a good chance Paper Tiger could end up being a strong film the packs a punch. This marks another high-profile role for Johansson, a two-time Oscar nominee with a long list of memorable performances in Marriage Story , Jojo Rabbit , Her , Lost in Translation , and several MCU films. Up next, she stars in Jurassic World Rebirth , and Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme . She's also making her directorial debut with Eleanor the Great . Teller, meanwhile, continues his hot streak with films like Top Gun: Maverick , Whiplash , and The Gorge . He also wrapped production on Michael , the Michael Jackson biopic for Lionsgate. He also stars in A24's upcoming Eternity alongside Elizabeth Olsen. On the horizon he has Possum Song , a fantastical comedy from Greg Kwedar, and Winter Games from Paul Downs Colaizzo at Paramount.
Daily Record
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix's award-winning movie hailed as incredible but viewers have just days left to watch
Netflix is set to remove a popular Oscar-winning film that has been hailed as "absolutely incredible", "fantastic" and "harrowing" by fans. The streaming giant routinely updates its catalogue, which involves adding new titles and removing existing ones. In May, several award-winning movies will be taken off the platform, including one with an impressive near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. Subscribers have until May 16 to watch BlacKkKlansman before it departs from Netflix. This title is among various others scheduled to leave on the same day, such as Mary, Queen of Scots (2018), Penguins of Madagascar: The Movie (2014), Sisters (2015), and Zero Dark Thirty (2012). BlacKkKlansman boasts a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 96%, reflecting widespread acclaim from hundreds of critics, as reported by the Express. The 2018 release tells the story of a detective who sets out to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan to expose its activities. The film features John David Washington and Adam Driver as the detectives who join forces to dismantle the notorious hate group. Upon its release, BlacKkKlansman garnered praise from audiences and critics alike, winning the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2019. It was nominated for a total of six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor for Adam Driver's performance. Fans have lauded the film for its portrayal of the extremist faction and the specific era of US history it covers. A critic expressed: "Absolutely incredible film. Very chilling. Spike Lee sending a clear message and telling a great story. Whilst still keeping some of his infamous camera work." Additionally, another viewer was impressed, stating: "Wow! Just wow! Very fascinating film with stunning acting and that scene with the speech blew me away." Elsewhere, Netflix fans have an exciting new host of shows to look forward to coming to the streaming giant within the next few weeks. As The White Lotus has shown, vacations can be heaven or hell. In this new Netflix comedy series The Four Seasons, co-created by veteran comedian Tina Fey, the latter is explored, with the show following three couples who traditionally vacation together four times over the course of one calendar year. A remake of the 1981 movie starring Alan Alda. It boasts a stacked and star-studded cast that includes Fey and her SNL castmate Will Forte as Kate and Jack, who go on multiple trips with their longtime couple friends, played by Steve Carell and Kerri Kenney-Silver, as well as Marco Calvani and Colman Domingo. Later on in the month, Meghann Fahy is also returning to screens, once more spending time at a luxurious beach house. In Sirens, which comes to the platform on May 22, Fahy plays Devon DeWitt, a worried woman who thinks her little sister, Simone (Milly Alcock), has a creepy relationship with her new boss, an enigmatic socialite played by Julianne Moore. The dark comedy series from Molly Smith Metzler takes place over the course of one explosive weekend at Moore's character's lavish beach estate.
