Seems like a caring appreciative Man to remember His teacher all his life with gratitude and affection. Al Pacino saw him crying on his own while making the Godfather . Al asked what was wrong, and Francis told him that they wouldn't allow him to do any more takes for some scenes that he wasn't quite happy with. Al thought woah, if he cares so deeply , I'm going to give this everything Ive got. ❤
The Criterion, "Dance, Girl, Dance", disc has a lovely tribute by Coppola on how important Miss Arzner was to him, and how kind she was. I say, "Miss Arzner", as that's how he shows his continued respect for her.
I worked on Rainmaker in 96 in Memphis. He showed everyone on the crew his wife Elanor's Sony vx1000 digital camcorder and told everyone that this was the future and that if we wanted to get into the business we should buy one of these and a Mac and start making our own stuff. And we did. He was so nice. He never tired of telling us Apocalypse now stories either!
And I can imagine no one would get tired of hearing them either. He's the creator of far too many movies that I'm obsessed with. And I truly mean obsessed.
Ever listen to the commentaries he did for Apoc Now and all 3 Godfather films? Do it! They are some of the best ever recorded, fascinating from start to finish, even GF 3, which I’ve always thought was unfairly maligned, while GF 2 is way overpraised.
My first original vhs was Rumble Fish, i was maybe 13teen and i loved it and was totally different from the blockbusters i was exposed to at that age in italy, the second was my Private Idaho.. The echoes of these stories and the poetry remain with you forever
i read a bunch of S.E. Hinton books in elementary school and watched outsiders and rumble fish and realizing as i got older that it was the same director of godfather and apocalypse now was actually amazing
I'm trying desperately to find it streaming, but not turning up. I am in Medellín, perhaps I can find a Blu Ray. And then I would like to see YOUR films! 🌞
Rumblefish was not lost on me. A brilliant film with Coppola's artistry and SE Hinton's great story of disaffected youth. Francis recommends it. What else do you need to know?
I saw Megalopolis in New York and thought, "How many 85 year olds are still trying - to do anything, much less make an ambitious film that's not out of a comic book?" God bless him. I hope he makes it at least to 100.
I'm still planning to go see Megalopolis, maybe I'll like it. (I'm also one of those rare people who really dig Joker: Folie à Deux despite its abysmal reviews, considering it myself as a rare occurrence of a comic book movie with brains.)
I'm so happy to see Jacques Tati getting the love and appreciation he so richly deserves - all of his films are super fabulous. 💗💗💗 I'm also incredibly impressed that the great Dorothy Arzner was his teacher.
FILMS: 0:15 The Complete Jacques Tati : Playtime 1967 1:34 Francis Ford Copola Rumble Fish 1983 3:10 Dorothy Arzner :Dance, Girl, Dance 1940 4:34 David Lean Directs Noel Coward ( 4 Disc set )2012
Well that took my opinion of him down a few rungs...hawking his own movie? Isn't this all about taking films they don't personally own and want to revisit again or watch anew? Makes me wonder about all these Closet Picks videos merely being about selling more product. The amount of times Blue Velvet kept getting picked was beginning to raise my suspicions.
Same again. Incredible cast, fantastic score.. And the Rourke/Dillon/Hopper family dynamic. My second favorite film of all time (Slingblade beats it by a hair)
Speaking of encouraging young filmmakers, Coppola donated not only some money but his time a few years ago at Oklahoma City Community College. He gave a talk that I was able to go to, donated money so we could have a dedicated theater to show our student films, and directed a test run of Distant Vision with the students. He was very encouraging and a great inspiration to all of us down at OCCC.
I think much of the work of Francis Ford Coppola is a case of the artist being ahead of the audience. A true visionary and singular filmmaker whose work will be cherished, studied and admired forever. Thank you Mr Coppola and much gratitude to Criterion for sharing his visit with us! ❤
Man it’s hard seeing the greats get older. Don’t even know these guys and they don’t know me but it’s like watching your pops age. Thankful we still have them here with us now, and forever through their work.
Only FFC could stand in a closet for 10 minutes and perform a master class on life and art. Just saw his latest epic, and while l would have a hard time describing it to anyone, l know l was witness to a unique and thoughtful experience. Seeing Mr. Coppola like this is a great way to end Christmas for 2024. My best to you sir. I will seek out your recommendations!
85 years young. Hope he's around for as long as Jimmy Carter was. Great to see he's still as talkative as ever! The 70s was *full* of brilliant new young filmmakers, all creating stunning innovative films, that'd go on to be considered masterpieces. Spielberg, Friedkin, Lucas, Avildsen, Cimino, Allen, Scorsese, you could even add Kubrick... This man *owned* that decade!
It was wonderful to listen to Mr Coppola talk about his and others' films. I wish he had more time. It was somewhere between a friendly conversation and a masterclass. It seemed difficult for him to stand, so I'm even more grateful for his presence and effort to be here.
It's always wonderful to hear him speak about Rumble Fish, the film I've always held as the most underrated of all his great works that everyone should give a chance to.
Thank you Mr Coppola. I used to have a small single screen theater in a small town. I used to stand at the back during showings of many movies and sense the reactions of the audiences, share the emotions. Your artistry provided many, many wonderful moments. Thank you.
A belated Thank You, Mr. C for inviting me to the grand opening of American Zoetrope.I was a film buyer at the time for National General Theatres in San Francisco.I remember the movieolas in the little offices at the Wharf.Food and drink were great! The first thing I thought was, I hope these guys make it, to pay for this party! 54 years later,you and Mr. Lucas did OK.I also worked for Rodger when he fired up New World Pictures. Thank God, for the time He has given us before we all go to the big sound stage in the sky.
Francis Ford Coppola is a legend. Sadly, whilst Megalopolis may not go down in history the way that he had hoped. You have to give the man massive credit, an artist who puts his own money in to create his own vision.
A true legend. What I like about his closet picks is that he always had something to say about the filmmakers and the influence of films on next generation. He is a rarity - a giant of the past who looks forward to the future and what’s next in cinema
What a fantastic artist! I'm glad he didn't just pick movies, that he went in-depth about why he thought it pick was worthwhile. He's not the first or, hopefully, the last to do that, but I love it every time it's done. I think it's remarkable.
Lovely Coppola, I love his work so much! Thanks for your films that are part of the 80's decade that so many great American and foreign movies were made. I always love to see Jacques Tati's movies again and again!
As a guy who saw Rumblefish for the first time this via Criterion, it truly is a great film ahead of its time. Thank you Francis for always inspiring every generation.
"Rumblefish, an art film for the kids". As a kid back when it released, I can tell you that it was the first art film I ever saw and created in me a great curiosity and hunger to see more films like that. So, mission accomplished, FFC!
Tucker is a low key masterpiece. So much is made of his 70's work, but that film was probably his most most technically solid storytelling w/ an underlying message that seriously resonates more and more each day.
Thanks for sharing that story about Dorothy Arzner. It's such a blessing to have someone you look up to offering encouragement. I'd never heard of her and now I want to know her work.
This was great! I really enjoyed him Talking about Rumble Fish. It was nice what he said about what his teacher told him about where to sit. He is truly an American Master! I hope he can make more movies.
I knew and I was in love with Jacques Tati as a kid. He was well known in my country. By the time my family moved to the United States when I was 12 years old, we were puzzled how he was completely unknown here in the states. To hear Mr. Coppola's admeration for him really gives me some comfort and a good feeling for Mr. Tati and how his gamble for creativity became the building blocks for others like him and Mr. Coppola. Thank you both and more importantly thanks to all the great teachers who inspire us to hang in there, thank you Miss Arzner for inspiring tens of thousands of filmmakers. I can't wait to look up Searching for Rusty James!
He’s right about Rumble Fish. Very fortunate to have seen it in 35mm. Universal knew it didn’t get a great rollout in 1983, so they put it out again in limited release in 1985, along with Repo Man
Watched "The conversation" again just last night. What a great film and I love the musical connection 34 years later to David Fincher's "Zodiac" via the composer David Shire who worked on both films. One film made in the 70s and one set (partly) in them.
IMO The Conversation is his true masterpiece. Others pick the bigger and flasher other two (GF/AN) but to me this is where he peaked. In an era of paranoia thrillers he just did everything perfectly.
What an honor to have one of the most prominent and excellent directors ever! What a Christmas gift! Hopefully, the Closed Closet will have Mr. Robert De Niro next! 👏👏❤️🙏
This was surprisingly touching. I always picture Coppola as this frustrated, stubborn, passionate guy making "The Rain People" and "Apocalypse Now" and he seems so demure and sweet here.
I would love to see a Criterion edition of "Megalopolis." I watched it at one of the IMAX pre-screenings, and it intrigued me. I know Criterion could help me gain more from such a labor of love by this genius director.
Arguably the best that movie did was introduce certain ideas in film for the first time that future moviemakers can further develop... Wow, he really thinks forward.
The legendary sage. Coppola made four *MASTERPIECES* in the 1970s: - The Godfather (1972) - The Godfather Part II (1974) - The Conversation (1974) - Apocalypse Now (1979)
The Godfather, will always be his only magnum opus. And The Godfather will always be the greatest film oat, impho. That is my personal fav film oat, & the film that I don't mind revisiting very often
I follow Coppola on Instagram and whenever he writes something or utters something in front of the camera, one can testify he's a really learned man and distillation from his learning turned definitely to the thing we call wisdom. Thank you old man for giving your art and great personality to us the mortals.
Certainly unexpected, but somehow still expected at the same time. Something we never thought we needed, but here it is! I appreciate how humble Coppola is in this, even though Megalopolis was.. lackluster. It doesn't seem to be weighing on him too much, I think he's just happy to have finally made it into a reality. All and all, I'm just glad the guy's still around.
To have made Godfather Part II and The Conversation within the same time frame speaks the amount of determination and discipline Francis Ford Coppolla was by 1974. He said it himself; as part of the A-team of revolutionary film directors of the 1970s, he had tremendous weight carrying and looming on his shoulders. This wasn't films he was producing for the masses; it was a family legacy that will continue inspiring future generations. Thank you Francis for your devotion for this thing. Happy Holidays!🎅💐
I always enjoy watching the documentary Hearts of Darkness that his wife made. It stands as one of the greatest insights into making a movie and the kind of madness you need to endure as a director with a vision. That frantic young man has grown old now, but he will always be one of the greats.
Hearts of Darkness is truly a great film on its own and I can never get enough. I also feel the same about Burden of dreams by Les Blank. These two documentries should be seen by all filmmakers and artist several times at different stages of their career.
Rumble Fish is the bomb! "No, your mother... is not crazy. And neither, contrary to popular belief, is your brother crazy. He's merely miscast in a play. He was born in the wrong era, on the wrong side of the river... With the ability to be able to do anything that he wants to do and... findin' nothin' that he wants to do. I mean nothing."
This was so wonderful. I remeber runing into Mr. Coppola outside his restaurant in San Fransico late at night at a bus stop back in mid 1990s. I've idolized Mr. Coppola for nearally most of my life and I could not resist not approaching him. He was so gratious and gave my wife and I the time to geek out. I had this strong urge to tell him how much I loved Rumble Fish and One from the Heart. Both films at the time considered flops and unknown to most. Ofcourse I always felt differently, I think I saw Rumble Fish 3 times on the big screen when it was first released and I've seen it on VHS, DVD another dozen or so times. I was not as lucky with OFTH as it was released in limited engagement for a very short period. So I saw it on the big screen only once :( but I made up for it on VHS 20 or more times since. in the past 30 years or so I jump at any chance to recommend these two movies to young people, filmmaker or not. I think Mr. Coppola saw and heard my excitement that late night at a bus stop. I want to believe my conversation is what got him excited about remastering OFTH for a DVD release shortly after. I would love to see One From the Heart properly lensed and formatted for the big screen. I remember how theaters were not getting the projection of the unique 1.37:1 aspect ratio right which effected the reception of this very stylized and beautiful film I'll keep in my top picks of films of all time.
@@gomersimpson777ram The internet must be endless fun for you contrarians. You don't have to witness the looks of disbelief and disgust, your lack of taste and tact cause.
@@CEOBrien my lack of taste lololo? You never heard a names of brilliants i saw and know, rumble fish and coppola is just top name, thats all, you never saw what i got, i can give you list of movies you never heard of any of them because you just popcorn watcher serials on netflix trash lol haha
@@BesherLoveFilms Mean Streets is probably my favorite Scorsese 1970’s film, But Taxi Driver is iconic. The last time I had heard Criterion was going to be releasing it on Blu-Ray/4K.
Thank you so much for bravely creating your art. I also hope you take comfort in the knowledge that your work will inspire film makers and entertain audiences for generations to come.
Saw rumble Fish on VHS when it came out and Loved it. Became my go to cult film for many years. The B & W images are some of the best since Citizen Kane. Enough said! Salute Sir!
I'd seen "Patton" four or five times and thought I knew everything about the film but I recently watched it again on DVD with commentary by Coppola; I so enjoyed this fresh view of a film. So great to hear his input.
“Playtime” (1967) by Jacques Tati is a fantastic comedy in two major parts and a genuine masterpiece. The opening night of the restaurant/nightclub is the last half of the movie and really shines. It’s as if Tati, the director, was juggling a hundred balls in the air. Tati’s grandfather was Dmitry Tatishcheff, a General of the Imperial Russian Army. Tati was of Russian, Dutch and Italian ancestry.
Yes - Rumble Fish! Anyone who's read the book, or came from a broken/dysfunctional family can see immediately - the teenage world of hyper-perception and projection so uniquely encapsulated in that film. At the time, so many scholarly critics missed it entirely. It is a testament to this man's pursuit of authenticity. God, I love him. And I love my subscription to Criterion channel. What a xmas gift this is. Thank you. ❤
I watch The Godfather Part II every New Year’s Eve and it never fails to floor me. Every. Single. Time. Thank you for all the incredible films and inspiration you’ve given us over the decades, Mr. Coppola. Merry Christmas!
Rumblefish changed my life! I read SE Hinton so much. Saw the movie after reading the book and it’s part of why I ended up an arthouse fiend. 44 and starting to dabble in screenwriting again after not “doing film right” in my 20’s. You’re the best. I will watch Mega.
Screen writing and general writing tip; First write your own story, don't try to publish or sell it, just pick an event or period of time you have lived and write it. Once you have sort of cleared out that closet a bit, move on to something more or less ambitious.
@@Wowjustwow37 "...44 and starting to dabble in screenwriting again after not “doing film right” in my 20’s." Your own words. And I could relate, having tried writing in my 20's only to find that I made the immature attempt to pull characters and stories out of "thin air". I later realized that in order to tell a story, I had to be intimate with the subject and build characters from people I have known, met or been myself. Now my writing and stories are accessible, have greater depth and create themes. Best of luck to you in whatever you may create.
This is an excellent Christmas present Criterion! I fully wasn't expecting to see this on my social timelines today. Also a beautiful message by the great at the end.
What a lovely tribute to his teacher.
The great Dorothy Arzner saw greatness in Francis.
He didn't even name the film.
@@Draco-h1t yes he did
Seems like a caring appreciative Man to remember His teacher all his life with gratitude and affection.
Al Pacino saw him crying on his own while making the Godfather . Al asked what was wrong, and Francis told him that they wouldn't allow him to do any more takes for some scenes that he wasn't quite happy with.
Al thought woah, if he cares so deeply , I'm going to give this everything Ive got.
❤
The Criterion, "Dance, Girl, Dance", disc has a lovely tribute by Coppola on how important Miss Arzner was to him, and how kind she was. I say, "Miss Arzner", as that's how he shows his continued respect for her.
He's here!!!😲 Suddenly a Scorsese visit doesn't seem so far fetched.
Scorsese's closet picks video will be three hours long and after that the closet will be empty
I think a Scorsese visit is now necessary!
lol was thinking the same thing
I'm surprised he hasn't done one or 20 already considering how much he works with them
Spielberg or Scott too
I worked on Rainmaker in 96 in Memphis. He showed everyone on the crew his wife Elanor's Sony vx1000 digital camcorder and told everyone that this was the future and that if we wanted to get into the business we should buy one of these and a Mac and start making our own stuff. And we did. He was so nice. He never tired of telling us Apocalypse now stories either!
And I can imagine no one would get tired of hearing them either. He's the creator of far too many movies that I'm obsessed with. And I truly mean obsessed.
Still the best camera for skateboarding to this day.
@@zanebridges5973absolutely. So vital to skateboarding
Ever listen to the commentaries he did for Apoc Now and all 3 Godfather films? Do it! They are some of the best ever recorded, fascinating from start to finish, even GF 3, which I’ve always thought was unfairly maligned, while GF 2 is way overpraised.
Rainmaker is a really solid flick. His last studio picture.
He's right about Rumble Fish, i'm from South America and this movie made a huge impact on me and my decision of making films.
My first original vhs was Rumble Fish, i was maybe 13teen and i loved it and was totally different from the blockbusters i was exposed to at that age in italy, the second was my Private Idaho.. The echoes of these stories and the poetry remain with you forever
i read a bunch of S.E. Hinton books in elementary school and watched outsiders and rumble fish and realizing as i got older that it was the same director of godfather and apocalypse now was actually amazing
Can't believe he picked his own movie.... lol.
@@tellemstevedave5559 and said "it inspired a whole new generation of film makers" like what?? lol this is so strange
I'm trying desperately to find it streaming, but not turning up. I am in Medellín, perhaps I can find a Blu Ray. And then I would like to see YOUR films! 🌞
Well, it certainly must be Christmas!
bro winning gold medal in the yapalimpics 👊
Lovely comment, that says it all
It's Santas Ford Coppola! He's come to bring us the gifts of cinema! Or the coal of cinema!
How 'bout that ... nice take.
Yesss🥹❤️💚
1:36 Homie had the balls to pick one of his own films and I love that
But, taking the time to talk about another great movie, Looking for Rusty James.
Rumblefish was not lost on me.
A brilliant film with Coppola's artistry and SE Hinton's great story of disaffected youth.
Francis recommends it. What else do you need to know?
Well, you better hold on to your hat if you ever watch the Udo Kier closet picks.
FFC mentioned he was asked about his own favorite, so was obliged & honored with such request. Where to choose? Interesting choice & explanation.
@@tuffs4itThanks for that hot take! I will.
I saw Megalopolis in New York and thought, "How many 85 year olds are still trying - to do anything, much less make an ambitious film that's not out of a comic book?" God bless him. I hope he makes it at least to 100.
George Miller and Clint Eastwood
I don’t think there’s any 85 year olds making comic book movies
@@elric5984 Ridley Scott isn't far off them too.
I'm still planning to go see Megalopolis, maybe I'll like it.
(I'm also one of those rare people who really dig Joker: Folie à Deux despite its abysmal reviews, considering it myself as a rare occurrence of a comic book movie with brains.)
But what did you think about the films Francis picked today, which is the topic of THIS video??
I'm so happy to see Jacques Tati getting the love and appreciation he so richly deserves - all of his films are super fabulous. 💗💗💗 I'm also incredibly impressed that the great Dorothy Arzner was his teacher.
I have that box set and have not been able to get into it...
FILMS:
0:15 The Complete Jacques Tati : Playtime 1967
1:34 Francis Ford Copola Rumble Fish 1983
3:10 Dorothy Arzner :Dance, Girl, Dance 1940
4:34 David Lean Directs Noel Coward ( 4 Disc set )2012
They put the list up at the end....
@@paulvandeheuvel9741 not the timestamps
Thanks for the timestamps!
@@stainedbones8929 it’s a six minute video, why do you need time stamps?
Well that took my opinion of him down a few rungs...hawking his own movie? Isn't this all about taking films they don't personally own and want to revisit again or watch anew? Makes me wonder about all these Closet Picks videos merely being about selling more product. The amount of times Blue Velvet kept getting picked was beginning to raise my suspicions.
Francis is the Santa of film history, and he is bearing gifts indeed. I'm pretty much tearing up! Thank you so much, Criterion!
Now this is a great Christmas present! Thank you Criterion❤
Nice Criterion vibe! I appreciate these guys so much.
It warms my heart that he is proud of Rumble Fish as it made a huge impact on me back in the day. Still one of my top movies of all time.
Same!!
Same again. Incredible cast, fantastic score.. And the Rourke/Dillon/Hopper family dynamic.
My second favorite film of all time (Slingblade beats it by a hair)
@@waltonstreet5740 That incredible score was the first thing to mind for me when Rumble Fish came up. Beautiful work by all involved.
Sucha. Great film
i wouldn't go that far, but it did make a big impression.
Speaking of encouraging young filmmakers, Coppola donated not only some money but his time a few years ago at Oklahoma City Community College. He gave a talk that I was able to go to, donated money so we could have a dedicated theater to show our student films, and directed a test run of Distant Vision with the students. He was very encouraging and a great inspiration to all of us down at OCCC.
He could have donated 120M more...
@@AlecMassey-l3t that he is a washed up old goof who has lost his mind.
Wow .. what a nice man !
@@AlecMassey-l3t Megalopolis
@@VerminSupremeFanPage guessing coppolas first selection and accompanying narration was aimed at people like you
I think much of the work of Francis Ford Coppola is a case of the artist being ahead of the audience. A true visionary and singular filmmaker whose work will be cherished, studied and admired forever. Thank you Mr Coppola and much gratitude to Criterion for sharing his visit with us! ❤
Man it’s hard seeing the greats get older. Don’t even know these guys and they don’t know me but it’s like watching your pops age. Thankful we still have them here with us now, and forever through their work.
Very well put.
its true, but he was still fiesty and had plenty to share with us. we're lucky really.
I don't see his age, I see his genius.
@@brooksrogers1975 lol
God I was thinking the same thing. My dad is 84, and it’s not easy. Watching your favorite stars and directors age is the same.
Only FFC could stand in a closet for 10 minutes and perform a master class on life and art. Just saw his latest epic, and while l would have a hard time describing it to anyone, l know l was witness to a unique and thoughtful experience. Seeing Mr. Coppola like this is a great way to end Christmas for 2024. My best to you sir. I will seek out your recommendations!
Goes right for the Jacques Tati. Game recognize game.
Merry Christman Mr Coppola ! You have changed so many lives, and inspired us endlessly.
6:08 "Thank you so much for this invitation to stand in a closet"
85 years young. Hope he's around for as long as Jimmy Carter was. Great to see he's still as talkative as ever!
The 70s was *full* of brilliant new young filmmakers, all creating stunning innovative films, that'd go on to be considered masterpieces. Spielberg, Friedkin, Lucas, Avildsen, Cimino, Allen, Scorsese, you could even add Kubrick...
This man *owned* that decade!
0:54 “other than present company” I love him. The shortest 6 minute video listening to him talk cinema
well that is monumental putting up so much of your own loot for your vision.
What a humble genius. A true artist with feet firmly attached to the ground. A joy to listen to, as are many in this series. Thanks Criterion 😊
Oh wow he’s so amazing thank you for letting us be in his glorious presence. So happy now.
This is so humbling and enriching at the same time. Thank you Criterion for inviting Francis Ford Coppola to the closet. This video is a gem ❤
It was wonderful to listen to Mr Coppola talk about his and others' films. I wish he had more time. It was somewhere between a friendly conversation and a masterclass. It seemed difficult for him to stand, so I'm even more grateful for his presence and effort to be here.
Fantastic to see the legendary Francis Ford Coppola talk about films!! 😁
This brought me to tears. Be has so much to tell and to share! He is still all about it.
It's always wonderful to hear him speak about Rumble Fish, the film I've always held as the most underrated of all his great works that everyone should give a chance to.
I wish criterion can invite more cinematographers and sound designers to the closet.
Hoyte has to get in there
Might as well invite the people who make coffee and bagel runs too
I wish they had more key grips
@@RB-.-no bites to your pathetic comment?
Let's add film editors to that group. Imagine a video with Thelma Schoonmaker
I love Francis Ford Coppola. Such a thoughtful, erudite & insightful man. That was so enjoyable.
Thank you Mr Coppola. I used to have a small single screen theater in a small town. I used to stand at the back during showings of many movies and sense the reactions of the audiences, share the emotions. Your artistry provided many, many wonderful moments. Thank you.
Great to hear him talk about movies , an intelligent wonderful man full of wisdom and encouragement - a real pleasure . Thank you Mr Coppola ....🙌🎥❤️🙌
A belated Thank You, Mr. C for inviting me to the grand opening of American Zoetrope.I was a film buyer at the time for National General Theatres in San Francisco.I remember the movieolas in the little offices at the Wharf.Food and drink were great! The first thing I thought was, I hope these guys make it, to pay for this party! 54 years later,you and Mr. Lucas did OK.I also worked for Rodger when he fired up New World Pictures. Thank God, for the time He has given us before we all go to the big sound stage in the sky.
How fitting! I just got The Godfather Trilogy on Blu Ray under my tree this morning. What a lovely Christmas this is indeed.
Enjoy!! Sucha good present I got it a couple years ago for c mas
It was a little over two decades ago I got the Godfather trilogy on DVD under the Christmas tree. Same loving feeling...
A genius, a firebrand, audacious, and a true artist ! God we need people like him today, more than ever! Bravo!
Francis Ford Coppola is a legend. Sadly, whilst Megalopolis may not go down in history the way that he had hoped. You have to give the man massive credit, an artist who puts his own money in to create his own vision.
We'll know that in 50 years.
It’ll probably have a new life years from now, or weeks. You can never tell with the fickle nature of media/people
Bad acting is forever bad. No fixin' that one.
@@kazumahazeuzumakithat’s what they said of Nicholas Cage. (And Marlon Brando by the way when he introduced his method acting.)
So sad that's probably gonna be his final piece
What a wonderful guy and passionate filmmaker who clearly is not as bitter as the critics of his recent film
A true legend. What I like about his closet picks is that he always had something to say about the filmmakers and the influence of films on next generation. He is a rarity - a giant of the past who looks forward to the future and what’s next in cinema
What a fantastic artist! I'm glad he didn't just pick movies, that he went in-depth about why he thought it pick was worthwhile. He's not the first or, hopefully, the last to do that, but I love it every time it's done. I think it's remarkable.
Lovely Coppola, I love his work so much! Thanks for your films that are part of the 80's decade that so many great American and foreign movies were made. I always love to see Jacques Tati's movies again and again!
As a guy who saw Rumblefish for the first time this via Criterion, it truly is a great film ahead of its time. Thank you Francis for always inspiring every generation.
"Rumblefish, an art film for the kids". As a kid back when it released, I can tell you that it was the first art film I ever saw and created in me a great curiosity and hunger to see more films like that. So, mission accomplished, FFC!
I loved listening to Mr Coppola - a sensitive, passionate, and wise artist.
For me, Tucker: The Man and His Dream is one of this mans underrated masterpieces.
Tucker is a low key masterpiece. So much is made of his 70's work, but that film was probably his most most technically solid storytelling w/ an underlying message that seriously resonates more and more each day.
I'm gagging to see it.. very hard in the UK..
Thanks for sharing that story about Dorothy Arzner. It's such a blessing to have someone you look up to offering encouragement. I'd never heard of her and now I want to know her work.
This was great! I really enjoyed him Talking about Rumble Fish. It was nice what he said about what his teacher told him about where to sit. He is truly an American Master! I hope he can make more movies.
Great to see you Mr Coppola, you are truly, a living legend, thank you for your recommendations sir
Merry Christmas to my favorite filmmaker of all time -- Francis Coppola!
So happy Jacques Tati was his first mention. Brilliant filmmaker, from Mr. Hulot's Holiday to Playtime to Mon Oncle.
I knew and I was in love with Jacques Tati as a kid. He was well known in my country. By the time my family moved to the United States when I was 12 years old, we were puzzled how he was completely unknown here in the states. To hear Mr. Coppola's admeration for him really gives me some comfort and a good feeling for Mr. Tati and how his gamble for creativity became the building blocks for others like him and Mr. Coppola. Thank you both and more importantly thanks to all the great teachers who inspire us to hang in there, thank you Miss Arzner for inspiring tens of thousands of filmmakers. I can't wait to look up Searching for Rusty James!
So wonderful to hear Francis talk about his experiences!
He’s right about Rumble Fish. Very fortunate to have seen it in 35mm. Universal knew it didn’t get a great rollout in 1983, so they put it out again in limited release in 1985, along with Repo Man
Hearing Francis Ford Coppola say "I guess I sorta made it" when talking about filmmaking is amusing and endearing at the same time.
Well, he did have almost as many financial & critical flops as he did successes, so I guess that statement is kind of true.
He is speaking so geniuenly. And his complete steadfast optimism for art (past, present as future) is refreshing. Cheers to a master
I love how he talks about Tati but really talks about himself. He made three of my all time favorite movies: godfather 1&2 and the conversation.
Watched "The conversation" again just last night. What a great film and I love the musical connection 34 years later to David Fincher's "Zodiac" via the composer David Shire who worked on both films. One film made in the 70s and one set (partly) in them.
IMO The Conversation is his true masterpiece. Others pick the bigger and flasher other two (GF/AN) but to me this is where he peaked. In an era of paranoia thrillers he just did everything perfectly.
Francis. I’m back. I watched Megalopolis two days in a row. You’ve sparked a fire in my soul. Thank you ❤
Thank you Maestro! Such a wonderful story teller (Love Miss Arzner short story).
Always a pleasure to listen to you Maestro. A heartfelt Thank you .
Francis Ford Coppola makes some of the BEST films out there love his films got loads in my collection
What an honor to have one of the most prominent and excellent directors ever! What a Christmas gift! Hopefully, the Closed Closet will have Mr. Robert De Niro next! 👏👏❤️🙏
Yes very much Francis, you look great by the way! You film teacher what a wonderful credit to her!
He's a likable Father Figure and a great cook, Frances what a great Artist! 🕊️
This was surprisingly touching. I always picture Coppola as this frustrated, stubborn, passionate guy making "The Rain People" and "Apocalypse Now" and he seems so demure and sweet here.
wow francis the legend finally makes the criterion film closet. ho ho ho what a gift.
He's so inspiring for the way he thinks and how he acts on it ❤ So nice to see him here!
I would love to see a Criterion edition of "Megalopolis." I watched it at one of the IMAX pre-screenings, and it intrigued me. I know Criterion could help me gain more from such a labor of love by this genius director.
Arguably the best that movie did was introduce certain ideas in film for the first time that future moviemakers can further develop...
Wow, he really thinks forward.
What an incredible, gifted visionary; thank God he didn't quit.
The legendary sage.
Coppola made four *MASTERPIECES* in the 1970s:
- The Godfather (1972)
- The Godfather Part II (1974)
- The Conversation (1974)
- Apocalypse Now (1979)
He made Godfather 2 and the Conversation in the same year? 😮
The word masterpiece is being thrown away way too much these days..
The Conversation is mid. Others are peak
The Godfather, will always be his only magnum opus. And The Godfather will always be the greatest film oat, impho.
That is my personal fav film oat, & the film that I don't mind revisiting very often
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I follow Coppola on Instagram and whenever he writes something or utters something in front of the camera, one can testify he's a really learned man and distillation from his learning turned definitely to the thing we call wisdom. Thank you old man for giving your art and great personality to us the mortals.
Certainly unexpected, but somehow still expected at the same time. Something we never thought we needed, but here it is!
I appreciate how humble Coppola is in this, even though Megalopolis was.. lackluster. It doesn't seem to be weighing on him too much, I think he's just happy to have finally made it into a reality. All and all, I'm just glad the guy's still around.
Some do say a man is entitled to howl at the moon whenever he finishes something that he was crazy to start.
This is priceless. This man is an artist. Thank you for this.
Man, what a treat this video was... wish there could be more like this one. Thank you!
Thank you, Francis. Your firms are the baseline for greatness.
To have made Godfather Part II and The Conversation within the same time frame speaks the amount of determination and discipline Francis Ford Coppolla was by 1974. He said it himself; as part of the A-team of revolutionary film directors of the 1970s, he had tremendous weight carrying and looming on his shoulders. This wasn't films he was producing for the masses; it was a family legacy that will continue inspiring future generations. Thank you Francis for your devotion for this thing. Happy Holidays!🎅💐
Very inspiring! Thank you mister Coppola for this short lecture!
I always enjoy watching the documentary Hearts of Darkness that his wife made. It stands as one of the greatest insights into making a movie and the kind of madness you need to endure as a director with a vision. That frantic young man has grown old now, but he will always be one of the greats.
Hearts of Darkness is truly a great film on its own and I can never get enough. I also feel the same about Burden of dreams by Les Blank. These two documentries should be seen by all filmmakers and artist several times at different stages of their career.
Your thoughts are special. I hope young artists in any field, pay attention to creatives like Francis Ford Coppola.
Omg Coppola Choosing Tati has my heart!!
And now you are one of those giants of the cinema, Francis. I’m proud that you’re a fellow American.
Rumble Fish is the bomb!
"No, your mother... is not crazy. And neither, contrary to popular belief, is your brother crazy. He's merely miscast in a play. He was born in the wrong era, on the wrong side of the river... With the ability to be able to do anything that he wants to do and... findin' nothin' that he wants to do. I mean nothing."
This was so wonderful. I remeber runing into Mr. Coppola outside his restaurant in San Fransico late at night at a bus stop back in mid 1990s. I've idolized Mr. Coppola for nearally most of my life and I could not resist not approaching him. He was so gratious and gave my wife and I the time to geek out. I had this strong urge to tell him how much I loved Rumble Fish and One from the Heart. Both films at the time considered flops and unknown to most. Ofcourse I always felt differently, I think I saw Rumble Fish 3 times on the big screen when it was first released and I've seen it on VHS, DVD another dozen or so times. I was not as lucky with OFTH as it was released in limited engagement for a very short period. So I saw it on the big screen only once :( but I made up for it on VHS 20 or more times since. in the past 30 years or so I jump at any chance to recommend these two movies to young people, filmmaker or not. I think Mr. Coppola saw and heard my excitement that late night at a bus stop. I want to believe my conversation is what got him excited about remastering OFTH for a DVD release shortly after. I would love to see One From the Heart properly lensed and formatted for the big screen. I remember how theaters were not getting the projection of the unique 1.37:1 aspect ratio right which effected the reception of this very stylized and beautiful film I'll keep in my top picks of films of all time.
We screened Rumble Fish for movie club this month. It’s another winner from this intrepid young man.
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The internet must be endless fun for you contrarians.
You don't have to witness the looks of disbelief and disgust, your lack of taste and tact cause.
@@CEOBrien my lack of taste lololo? You never heard a names of brilliants i saw and know, rumble fish and coppola is just top name, thats all, you never saw what i got, i can give you list of movies you never heard of any of them because you just popcorn watcher serials on netflix trash lol haha
Made the best film during the greatest era of American cinema. Man's a living legend. Surprised Scorcese hasn't done one of these yet.
If your talking about the 70's- Scorsese did do Taxi Driver. That's to me, Martin's greatest film oat & his magnum opus
every time Marty opens his mouth is basically a Criterion Closet episode. 🤣
@@BesherLoveFilmsI think they’re referring to making a criterion closest video.
@@jaelsosa As someone once said Scorsese is probably not in the Criterion Closet because he, most likely, HAS every film IN the Criterion Closet!
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Mean Streets is probably my favorite Scorsese 1970’s film,
But Taxi Driver is iconic.
The last time I had heard Criterion was going to be releasing it on Blu-Ray/4K.
Thank you so much for bravely creating your art. I also hope you take comfort in the knowledge that your work will inspire film makers and entertain audiences for generations to come.
Rumble Fish is extremely underrated! Great film. And one of Mickey Rourke’s best performances (while Mickey at his best is as good as it gets)!
Saw rumble Fish on VHS when it came out and Loved it. Became my go to cult film for many years. The B & W images are some of the best since Citizen Kane. Enough said! Salute Sir!
I can’t say how touched I am from hearing a Francis Ford Coppola speak of Dorothy Arzner like that. It was beautiful.
I'd seen "Patton" four or five times and thought I knew everything about the film but I recently watched it again on DVD with commentary by Coppola; I so enjoyed this fresh view of a film. So great to hear his input.
greatest Christmas gift so far. thank you Criterion!!
Love this. We studied Jacque Tati back in film history at OSU. Best class.
“Playtime” (1967) by Jacques Tati is a fantastic comedy in two major parts and a genuine masterpiece. The opening night of the restaurant/nightclub is the last half of the movie and really shines. It’s as if Tati, the director, was juggling a hundred balls in the air.
Tati’s grandfather was Dmitry Tatishcheff, a General of the Imperial Russian Army. Tati was of Russian, Dutch and Italian ancestry.
watched rumblefish in a theater when it was released as a teenager, so dreamlike and magical...
His tie is 10/10
Yes - Rumble Fish! Anyone who's read the book, or came from a broken/dysfunctional family can see immediately - the teenage world of hyper-perception and projection so uniquely encapsulated in that film. At the time, so many scholarly critics missed it entirely. It is a testament to this man's pursuit of authenticity. God, I love him. And I love my subscription to Criterion channel. What a xmas gift this is. Thank you. ❤
I watch The Godfather Part II every New Year’s Eve and it never fails to floor me. Every. Single. Time.
Thank you for all the incredible films and inspiration you’ve given us over the decades, Mr. Coppola. Merry Christmas!
Rumblefish changed my life! I read SE Hinton so much. Saw the movie after reading the book and it’s part of why I ended up an arthouse fiend. 44 and starting to dabble in screenwriting again after not “doing film right” in my 20’s. You’re the best. I will watch Mega.
Screen writing and general writing tip;
First write your own story, don't try to publish or sell it, just pick an event or period of time you have lived and write it.
Once you have sort of cleared out that closet a bit, move on to something more or less ambitious.
@ i don’t want to be rude, but I am 44… 44 years old. Thank you
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So you've got plenty to work with then. Lol
@@CEOBrien I’m saying, you advise as tho I don’t know or haven’t done. Perhaps that’s my projection tho. I appreciate you.
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"...44 and starting to dabble in screenwriting again after not “doing film right” in my 20’s."
Your own words.
And I could relate, having tried writing in my 20's only to find that I made the immature attempt to pull characters and stories out of "thin air". I later realized that in order to tell a story, I had to be intimate with the subject and build characters from people I have known, met or been myself.
Now my writing and stories are accessible, have greater depth and create themes.
Best of luck to you in whatever you may create.
This is an excellent Christmas present Criterion! I fully wasn't expecting to see this on my social timelines today.
Also a beautiful message by the great at the end.
Excellent Christmas Day surprise! I've been waiting patiently for this since you teased it on Facebook a few weeks ago.
Poor Francis. He sound so unwell and can barely stand. A great man.
His wife died this year too.
@@Horrorbabe4 Every life has its hills and its valleys, may his hills be high and his valleys shallow.
@@Horrorbabe4 And his masterpiece Megalopolis was released and idiots caused it to get a 4,8/10 IMDb score.
He’s 85 - I think he’s doing alright