The New York Times – Film:
The hard-won success and passionate failure of Francis Ford Coppola.
Category: Coppola, Francis Ford
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Frederic Forrest, 86, Dies; Actor Known for ‘Apocalypse Now’ and ‘The Rose’
The New York Times – Film:
He appeared in a string of films directed by Francis Ford Coppola, and his performance as Bette Midler’s love interest earned him an Oscar nomination.
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‘The Outsiders’ Review: Growing Pains Both Brutal and Poetic
The New York Times – Film:
At La Jolla Playhouse, the musical adaptation of the novel and film has considerable appeal, but is weighed down by too many characters and themes.
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Tom Luddy, a Behind-the-Scenes Force in Cinema, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Film:
Known for his association with Francis Ford Coppola, Werner Herzog and many others, he was also a founder of the Telluride Film Festival.
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James Caan, Actor Who Won Fame in ‘The Godfather,’ Dies at 82
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A Bronx native, he starred in countless movies and TV shows, but was most closely identified with the volatile character Sonny Corleone.
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Wayne Wang Still Isn’t Satisfied
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On the 40th anniversary of his breakthrough drama, “Chan Is Missing,” the auteur says a new generation of Asian American filmmakers must make more challenging work.
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Al Pacino Looks Back at His Breakthrough Role in ‘The Godfather’
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Fifty years later, the actor looks back on his breakthrough role: how he was cast, why he skipped the Oscars and what it all means to him now.
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Restoring ‘The Godfather’ to Its Original (Still Dark) Glory
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Francis Ford Coppola discusses a repaired 50th-anniversary edition of his classic, one that aims to be as vivid — and shadowy — as it was in 1972.