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“Don’t let the now destroy the forever.” There will be no one review that will say everything that one could say about this film. No one critic will be able to cover it all, nor will they be able to accurately describe the experience of watching this film. It is a film that needs to be seen (with your own eyes) to be believed. As cliche as that is to write, considering this is the spectacular new $100M+ passion project from the cinema legend Francis Ford Coppola, it couldn’t be truer anyway. Megalopolis premiered today at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, leaving critics baffled, confused, astounded, and intrigued. No matter what I have to say, no matter my own thoughts, this is just one quick take on it and great cinema is about discussing many interpretations and perspectives. That said, Megalopolis is definitely not a new masterpiece. Maybe it will be considered one in 20 years? Maybe not. Only time will tell… As for today’s viewing experience, well, it’s a mix of everything. Confounding yet fascinating! Exhilarating yet trashy! Even if you hate the film, you really can’t be against Coppola for giving it his all trying to make his point (or many points) before his time is up. // Continue Reading ›

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