Ricky Church on the best character introductions in cinema history… Sometimes a character’s introduction in a movie makes a lasting impression that becomes an integral part of the film’s legacy. Whether its through their swagger, high-stakes danger or a one-liner, their introduction not only sets up their role in the film, but can make quite […]
Diane Keaton says watching the re-cut Godfather Part III “one of the best moments of her life”
Diane Keaton one of the stars of The Godfather Part III, says that watching Francis Ford Coppola’s new cut – titled Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone – was “one of the best moments of her life”. When Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather Part III originally came out in 1990, it […]
The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone trailer sees Francis Ford Coppola reworking The Godfather Part III
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Godfather: Part III, Paramount has released a trailer for Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone, Francis Ford Coppola’s new edit of the final film in his epic gangster tale which reflects his original intentions for conclusion of the series. Along with the trailer, […]
Oscar Isaac to play Francis Ford Coppola in Francis and The Godfather
Deadline is reporting that Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) has been cast as legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola in the upcoming biopic Francis and The Godfather, which will also star Jake Gyllenhaal (Spider-Man: Far From Home) as producer and studio executive Robert Evans. Francis and The Godfather is being directed by Barry […]
The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone cover artwork and release details revealed
Having announced last month that Francis Ford Coppola’s has recut The Godfather: Part III in line with his original vision for the movie, Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment has now revealed that the film – titled Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone – is set for a Blu-ray release and digital release […]
Francis Ford Coppola has recut The Godfather: Part III for release this December
Paramount Pictures has announced that Francis Ford Coppola has recut The Godfather: Part III, the much-maligned final chapter of his epic Godfather trilogy, with the new – and fully restored – version of the 1990 movie set for release this December under the title of Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. […]
The Short Lived Maestro of Second Fiddle: John Cazale
Tom Jolliffe looks back at the career of John Cazale… On the 12th of August, John Cazale would have been 85. Who is John Cazale? Well here’s the thing…A late bloomer in Hollywood, Cazale broke into cinema at the same time as a good friend of his: Al Pacino. Pacino, five years Cazale’s junior, was […]
A Lasting Final Shot
Tom Jolliffe looks at the power a film’s final shot can have… There are many aspects that will make a piece of cinema stay long in your mind. You give yourself over to a film sometimes. It sweeps you away. Moments leave particularly strong and inedible impressions. One thing that many films will strive for […]
The 1970s – The Best Era In Cinema History?
Tom Jolliffe on the 1970s and why it is the best era in cinema history… There will always be a great deal of debate about the best era for cinema. For my two cents I’ll say with a great deal of assurance that the best period in cinema history was the 1970’s. There was most […]
Al Pacino at 80: One of the all time greats
Tom Jolliffe looks back at the career of Al Pacino as he turns 80… Ready your best Al Pacino impression. We’ve all got them. Those usually tend to be Al at his explosive, unrestrained best. Maybe it’s one of several scenes in Heat, or something in his scenery chomping brilliance in Scent of A Woman. […]