Will Megalopolis’ Failure Be the Scapegoat for More Reboots and Lower-Quality Sci-Fi?

Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” was meant to be a beacon of originality in a sea of sequels and reboots. Instead, its catastrophic failure at the box office threatens to become a convenient excuse for Hollywood to further retreat into the perceived safety of familiar franchises and lower-risk productions. But is this reasoning justified, or is …

The Risk and Reward of Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis: A $120M Gamble Set to Flop?

Francis Ford Coppola is undeniably one of the most influential directors of all time. His career, defined by masterpieces like The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and The Conversation, has left an indelible mark on cinema. So when a filmmaker of his stature embarks on a project like Megalopolis, it’s hard not to pay attention. Yet, for …