There's not much left to say about how amazing Francis Ford Coppola is. The man has left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Over the last 60+ years, he's made some of the best films ever, crusaded for independent film, and challenged audiences everywhere. I recently came across this YouTube series called The Director's Chair, where they sit down and chat with famous directors about their careers. This episode on Coppola I found to be enlightening and to have a lot of answers to questions I have pondered myself. Let's dive in. - YouTube www.youtube.com Coppola on Directing I really admire the generation of 70s filmmakers. Not only did they make the best movies ever, but the ones who survived until now feel so open to talk about their careers and the lessons they learned along the way.This video takes place at Coppola's vineyard in Napa, where Coppola actually sits down with Robert Rodriguez to discuss his remarkable life and career.The discussion is a journey through the mind of a cinematic visionary, and it touches on his earliest influences, the challenges of his most iconic films, and his enduring philosophy on art and life.Coppola’s path to becoming a filmmaker was not a direct one. He recalled a childhood fascination with science and electricity, but it was the magic of fairy tales and radio programs that truly ignited his imagination, ultimately leading him to the world of cinema.For him, Disney’s Snow White and the works of Alexander Korda and The Archers (Powell...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 3 June