Priscilla, 2023. Written and Directed by Sofia Coppola. Starring Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi, Ari Cohen, Dan Abramovici, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, Tim Post, Luke Humphrey, Dagmara Domińczyk, Jorja Cadence, Emily Mitchell, Josette Halpert, Deanna Jarvis, Tim Dowler-Coltman, R Austin Ball, Raine Monroe Boland, Tonia Venneri, Kamilla Kowal, Conni Miu, and Gwynne Phillips. SYNOPSIS: When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu […]
Sofia Coppola on almost directing Twilight: “Too weird!”
Sofia Coppola has made her name in the industry outside of just the legacy of her family or by crafting massive blockbusters. Yet, there was almost a time when Coppola helmed one of the biggest franchise entries ever. Speaking to Rolling Stone in a new interview, the filmmaker takes time away from promoting Priscilla to […]
Trailer for Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla starring Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi as Priscilla and Elvis Presley
A24 has released a poster and trailer for writer-director Sofia Coppola’s biographical drama Priscilla. Based on Priscilla Presley’s memoir Elvis and Me, the film stars Cailee Spaeny in the title role and tells the story of the unseen side of Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi) and his marriage through the eyes of Priscilla. Watch the trailer […]
Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla gets a new teaser and belated UK release date
Coinciding with its world premiere this evening at the Venice Film Festival, MUBI has announced it has acquired the UK distribution rights to Priscilla, the upcoming biographical drama from director Sofia Coppola which tells the story of Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi) through the eyes of his wife Priscilla (Cailee Spaeny). The film – which opens […]
Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla trailer sees Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi as Priscilla and Elvis Presley
A24 has dropped the first trailer for Sofia Coppola’s Presley biopic Priscilla. Based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir Elvis and Me, the film follows hot on the heels of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic, but views life with the King of Rock ‘n Roll through the eyes of Priscilla, played by Cailee Spaeny (Mare of Easttown), […]
The Most Incredibly Annoying Movie Characters
Tom Jolliffe looks at some of the most annoying movie characters ever… Cinema at its best delights and enthrals. For that to work, we need engaging characters we can get behind. There’s a problem though. Sometimes for an array of reasons, some characters just end up being incredibly annoying. It can be the cherry on […]
4K Ultra HD Review – The Godfather Trilogy
The Godfather Trilogy Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Starring Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Sterling Hayden, John Morley, Richard Conte, Abe Vigoda, Robert DeNiro, Talia Shire, Morgana King, John Cazale, Mariana Hill, Lee Strasberg, Andy Garcia, Eli Wallach, Joe Mantegna, Bridget Fonda, George Hamilton, and Sofia Coppola. SYNOPSIS: Can you […]
Blu-ray Review – Mario Puzo’s The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone
Mario Puzo’s The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Starring Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Andy Garcia, Eli Wallach, Joe Mantegna, Bridget Fonda, George Hamilton, and Sofia Coppola. SYNOPSIS: Francis Ford Coppola revisited The Godfather Part III for a re-edit that he’s called The Godfather Coda: The Death […]
Who are the contemporary Masters of Cinema?
Anghus Houvouras on the contemporary Masters of Cinema… Sometimes a good movie conversation can lead you to interesting places. Take the discussion around the wildly overpraised Baby Driver; a good movie that’s being called a ‘masterpiece’ (it’s not). During the discussion my friend Simon Columb posted this on Twitter: Edgar Wright ain't no "master". Bloomin' […]
Second Generation Directors: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree
Tom Jolliffe takes a look at directors following in their parents’ footsteps… Undoubtedly the influence of your parents plays a big part in shaping you as a person. In the almost surreal world of cinema and movie-making, there will be a kind of magical allure at the power a film director can wield. Offspring of […]
