Q: "I'm your new quartermaster"
007: "You must be joking"
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CLAUDIO: "Lady, as you are mine, I am yours"
_______________________
EISENSTEIN: "I'm a boxer for the freedom of the cinematic expression" -"I'm a scientific dilettante with encyclopedic interests"
What makes Megalopolis so strange and, for a big-budget Hollywood film, so singular, is that, just like Vergil’s Aeneid, it is at once accretive, allusive, and idiosyncratic because Coppola is attempting something very few artists have ever done: to speak from inside the imperial organism, even as it begins to crack, and to craft a vision that is both a monument to its grandeur and a requiem for its decline.
What makes Megalopolis so strange and, for a big-budget Hollywood film, so singular, is that, just like Vergil’s Aeneid, it is at once accretive, allusive, and idiosyncratic because Coppola is attempting something very few artists have ever done: to speak from inside the imperial organism, even as it begins to crack, and to craft a vision that is both a monument to its grandeur and a requiem for its decline.
Q: "I'm your new quartermaster"
007: "You must be joking"
_______________________
CLAUDIO: "Lady, as you are mine, I am yours"
_______________________
EISENSTEIN: "I'm a boxer for the freedom of the cinematic expression" -"I'm a scientific dilettante with encyclopedic interests"
Q: "I'm your new quartermaster"
007: "You must be joking"
_______________________
CLAUDIO: "Lady, as you are mine, I am yours"
_______________________
EISENSTEIN: "I'm a boxer for the freedom of the cinematic expression" -"I'm a scientific dilettante with encyclopedic interests"
Bueno, pues a tomar viento. En un podcast reciente, Coppola ha hablado claro (quiero decir, más de lo habitual). Transcribo literalmente lo que va diciendo, disculpad si cometo algun error.
En resumen , nuestro Marty_Mcfly lo clavo al 100% en sus comentarios sobre la película. Que grande eres, Marty.
There is an ambivalent confusion, frustration or even anger towards Megalopolis right now because it is clearly a film which deliberately disregard any sort of preconceived mainstream rules about how to tell what, in the end, its a very classical story.
Certainly the way that I´ve made it it´s more experimental and dreamlike than plot driven, although if you pay attention, you will discover that deep down it adheres to a traditional dramatic structure, albeit in a very idiosincratic way.
Above all, while watching it, you have to keep in mind that it is very much a political fable with farcical and satirical elements, and a love letter to the entire history of the medium, both visually and sonically. it is also hopeful and very earnest.
There wont be an extended cut. The theatrical cut is MY cut. The subplot elements that dont have any resolution dont have one because I wanted it that way. There is a back story for the russian sateliite and for the Dustin Hoffmann character, but I felt it wasn´t really neccesary to the overall plot and that it hurt the pacing.
Regarding improved VFX rendering and integration in the home video edition, you´ll have to wait and see.
I´ll say this: At one point I ran out of money and we had to improvise, both visually and in terms of the third act resolution (mainly the insurrection sequence , which ended being mostly implied and then resolved very quickly for budgetary reasons, except for a master shot of one street) . So, yeah there are a few shots within the film that visually look a bit rough here and there, if you care about that sort of thing
Última edición por Branagh/Doyle; 26/01/2025 a las 12:32
What makes Megalopolis so strange and, for a big-budget Hollywood film, so singular, is that, just like Vergil’s Aeneid, it is at once accretive, allusive, and idiosyncratic because Coppola is attempting something very few artists have ever done: to speak from inside the imperial organism, even as it begins to crack, and to craft a vision that is both a monument to its grandeur and a requiem for its decline.
Los genios pensamos igual
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I'd imagine the whole world was one big machine. Machines never come with any extra parts, you know. They always come with the exact amount they need. So I figured, if the entire world was one big machine, I couldn't be an extra part. I had to be here for some reason.(HUGO)
Yo tengo una pregunta: ¿Cómo es posible que tengas 100 millones planificados para hacer la película (más 20 millones extra de contingencia), y en cierto momento veas que te estas quedando sin dinero y que hay que acabar como sea?
Entiendo que la respuesta es que Coppola como gestor ecónomico y productor siempre ha sido un poco manirroto.
Que le quema el dinero en las manos, vaya.
What makes Megalopolis so strange and, for a big-budget Hollywood film, so singular, is that, just like Vergil’s Aeneid, it is at once accretive, allusive, and idiosyncratic because Coppola is attempting something very few artists have ever done: to speak from inside the imperial organism, even as it begins to crack, and to craft a vision that is both a monument to its grandeur and a requiem for its decline.
Bruce me dijo que hay constancia de que inicialmente el presupuesto iba a ser mayor y la producción más ambiciosa, pero que al final Coppola no pudo disponer de tanta cantidad de dinero y hubo que replantear el enfoque.
What makes Megalopolis so strange and, for a big-budget Hollywood film, so singular, is that, just like Vergil’s Aeneid, it is at once accretive, allusive, and idiosyncratic because Coppola is attempting something very few artists have ever done: to speak from inside the imperial organism, even as it begins to crack, and to craft a vision that is both a monument to its grandeur and a requiem for its decline.
En la web de Tripictures, en la ficha de la película, ahora pone: Próximamente en plataformas (acabo de mirar). Hace dos semanas, que fue cuando miré por última vez, no ponía nada.
El contrato con Zoetrope que firmaron en su momento los de Tripictures fue solo para la exhibición en salas de cine de la película. ¿Quiere decir esto que han adquirido también los derechos para VOD en nuestro país?
PD: Veo a Filmin adjudicandosela como estreno exclusivo en su catálogo, es una peli muy de su línea editorial.
Esperemos que otra editora llegue a un acuerdo para su edición en formato físico, en nuestro país.
Veremos.
What makes Megalopolis so strange and, for a big-budget Hollywood film, so singular, is that, just like Vergil’s Aeneid, it is at once accretive, allusive, and idiosyncratic because Coppola is attempting something very few artists have ever done: to speak from inside the imperial organism, even as it begins to crack, and to craft a vision that is both a monument to its grandeur and a requiem for its decline.
Si acaba llegando a Filmin, apostulo que Resen podria ser la que se lo lleve en cuanto a edicion fisica.
What makes Megalopolis so strange and, for a big-budget Hollywood film, so singular, is that, just like Vergil’s Aeneid, it is at once accretive, allusive, and idiosyncratic because Coppola is attempting something very few artists have ever done: to speak from inside the imperial organism, even as it begins to crack, and to craft a vision that is both a monument to its grandeur and a requiem for its decline.
Pero de momento la plataforma sigue plenamente operativa.
What makes Megalopolis so strange and, for a big-budget Hollywood film, so singular, is that, just like Vergil’s Aeneid, it is at once accretive, allusive, and idiosyncratic because Coppola is attempting something very few artists have ever done: to speak from inside the imperial organism, even as it begins to crack, and to craft a vision that is both a monument to its grandeur and a requiem for its decline.
Yo me apunto al UHD de fuera que tenga extras y subs en albionés.
Estas elucubraciones locales me quedan muy lejanas...![]()
Charrán
Del ár. hisp. *šarrál 'vendedor de jureles'.
1. adj. Persona poco fiable, aprovechada o que actúa con picardía o engaño. Sinvergüenza, caradura o estafador.
2. adj. coloq. Dicho de una persona: Que se comporta de forma similar o que evoca al cineasta James Gunn.
What makes Megalopolis so strange and, for a big-budget Hollywood film, so singular, is that, just like Vergil’s Aeneid, it is at once accretive, allusive, and idiosyncratic because Coppola is attempting something very few artists have ever done: to speak from inside the imperial organism, even as it begins to crack, and to craft a vision that is both a monument to its grandeur and a requiem for its decline.
Esperemos que estos indicios al final se convierten en una edición en formato físico.
Saludos
Q: "I'm your new quartermaster"
007: "You must be joking"
_______________________
CLAUDIO: "Lady, as you are mine, I am yours"
_______________________
EISENSTEIN: "I'm a boxer for the freedom of the cinematic expression" -"I'm a scientific dilettante with encyclopedic interests"
Si antes lo dices, Prime... pone no disponible, pero ya tiene ficha en Filmin. Hasta hace dos días, esto no era así.
What makes Megalopolis so strange and, for a big-budget Hollywood film, so singular, is that, just like Vergil’s Aeneid, it is at once accretive, allusive, and idiosyncratic because Coppola is attempting something very few artists have ever done: to speak from inside the imperial organism, even as it begins to crack, and to craft a vision that is both a monument to its grandeur and a requiem for its decline.
I'd imagine the whole world was one big machine. Machines never come with any extra parts, you know. They always come with the exact amount they need. So I figured, if the entire world was one big machine, I couldn't be an extra part. I had to be here for some reason.(HUGO)
Charrán
Del ár. hisp. *šarrál 'vendedor de jureles'.
1. adj. Persona poco fiable, aprovechada o que actúa con picardía o engaño. Sinvergüenza, caradura o estafador.
2. adj. coloq. Dicho de una persona: Que se comporta de forma similar o que evoca al cineasta James Gunn.
What makes Megalopolis so strange and, for a big-budget Hollywood film, so singular, is that, just like Vergil’s Aeneid, it is at once accretive, allusive, and idiosyncratic because Coppola is attempting something very few artists have ever done: to speak from inside the imperial organism, even as it begins to crack, and to craft a vision that is both a monument to its grandeur and a requiem for its decline.
Marty, aclaro que lo de Filmin y Resen se comenta porque hace poco Resen llegó a un acuerdo con Filmin para editar películas en formato físico.
What makes Megalopolis so strange and, for a big-budget Hollywood film, so singular, is that, just like Vergil’s Aeneid, it is at once accretive, allusive, and idiosyncratic because Coppola is attempting something very few artists have ever done: to speak from inside the imperial organism, even as it begins to crack, and to craft a vision that is both a monument to its grandeur and a requiem for its decline.
I finally saw this tonight. ****ing BONKERS. I loved it. Going in I was skeptical about what I was going to see because of all the mixed reviews. Having seen it. I didn’t buy into the narrative that the acting and photography was bad. I thought both were superb and moreover completely intentional. Everything about the look and performances really made me feel very live and present. I felt like I was watching something in real time.
It was like watching a stage play, while at the same time it felt purely cinematic. I can’t explain it. I tremendously enjoyed being in that world. I hope to see it again before it leaves theaters altogether. I imagine on multiple viewings it will unfold more and more and present an even deeper experience. As of right now I’d probably give it a 4.25. But that could easily be higher eventually. It’s not quite on the same level as his 4 70s masterworks. But it definitely rounds out my FFC top 5. The 5th used to be a rotating spot of either The Rain People, One From The Heart, Rumble Fish, The Outsiders and Tetro. But Megalopolis has supplanted them. Hope it has a really nice 4K release and REALLY hope Francis gets to make Distant Vision and his other project. The world needs more FFC films. Anyhow yeah loved it.
PS Megalopolis >>>>>> The Substance
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What makes Megalopolis so strange and, for a big-budget Hollywood film, so singular, is that, just like Vergil’s Aeneid, it is at once accretive, allusive, and idiosyncratic because Coppola is attempting something very few artists have ever done: to speak from inside the imperial organism, even as it begins to crack, and to craft a vision that is both a monument to its grandeur and a requiem for its decline.
Tiene ficha, pero para alquiler a partir del 14 de marzo.
Siendo así no es una película de Filmin por lo que los derechos los tiene otro (Filmin la habría incorporado al catálogo y no en alquiler).
Lo de Filmin con Resen ha sido para cuatro títulos contados y siempre títulos que Filmin había comprado en todos sus formatos como Sangre en los labios, que estrenó en cines, está en su catálogo y Resen editó en físico, de la mano de Filmin.
PD: La ficha en Prime está en inglés, no parece para España y por eso figura como no disponible.
No no, me refería a PrimeCallahan el forero, no a Prime Video.
En el post que me citas hablo unica y exclusivamente de la ficha de la película en Filmin. Perdón por la confusión.
Dicho eso, muchas gracias por la información, compañero. ¿Entiendo entonces que los derechos para VOD los tiene también Tripictures? O quizá otros como has comentado.
En cualquier caso, esperemos que en el futuro cercano acabe siendo editada en España en condiciones en formato físico.
What makes Megalopolis so strange and, for a big-budget Hollywood film, so singular, is that, just like Vergil’s Aeneid, it is at once accretive, allusive, and idiosyncratic because Coppola is attempting something very few artists have ever done: to speak from inside the imperial organism, even as it begins to crack, and to craft a vision that is both a monument to its grandeur and a requiem for its decline.