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Francis Ford Coppola

Don't call her Mrs. Corleone: Eleanor Coppola -- Francis Ford's wife and Sofia's mom -- talks about life in a famous Italian-American family and finding her artistic voice.; By Camille Peri Jun 26, 2008
"Youth Without Youth": Francis Ford Coppola's first movie in 10 years makes you wonder if the veteran director has completely lost his marbles.; By Stephanie Zacharek Dec 14, 2007
The Coppola clan's best director?: Sofia Coppola talks about her crazy childhood, the "Dolce Vita" energy of Tokyo, and casting Bill Murray as a romantic lead in "Lost in Translation."; By Brian Libby Sep 23, 2003
"CQ": This debut film by Roman Coppola (son of Francis) is a frothy, sexy, '60s delight with a movie lover's heart.; By Stephanie Zacharek May 29, 2002
Apocalypse forever: A new version and 53 extra minutes of Francis Ford Coppola's often brilliant, maddeningly incoherent war horse only illuminate the film's shortcomings.; By Allen Barra Aug 3, 2001
Seinfeld considers crawling back: Another season isn't out of the question; Dylan's made a stone saint. Plus: Crudup and Pitt to be Coppola's Beat boys, and Danny Bonaduce wrecks his boat and hits his head!; By Amy Reiter Jun 25, 2001
"The Conversation": Coppola divulges the dream that informed his classic paranoid thriller.; By Stephanie Zacharek Feb 6, 2001
We three kings: The great works of Stanley Kubrick, Francis Ford Coppola and F.W. Murnau make today's movies look like bags of tricks or boxes of soap.; By Michael Sragow Jan 25, 2001
"Apocalypse Now": This may not be the ultimate package, but at least Coppola sheds some light on the picture's spectacular and eerie nighttime blaze.; By Michael Sragow Jul 24, 2000
Skywalk this way: Anakin cast! 19-year-old Canadian Hayden Christensen snags Jedi role; and what's that pacifier doing in Elizabeth Hurley's mouth? Plus: Not a good week for stalkers.; By Amy Reiter May 10, 2000
The sound of Vietnam: How wizard Walter Murch created a soundtrack of horror for Francis Ford Coppola's "Apocalypse Now."; By Michael Sragow Apr 27, 2000
Esquire redux: The monthly sweeps five National Magazine Award nominations, but its resurrection is still a work in progress.; By Sean Elder Mar 16, 2000
Hissy fit now: Francis Ford Coppola's online writers workshop is part literary utopia, part hair-raising free-for-all.; By Laura Denham Feb 22, 2000
Like a "Virgin": Director Sofia Coppola talks about her film adaptation of "The Virgin Suicides," her proud father and Vincent Gallo's sex life (sort of).; By Mark Ebner Feb 1, 2000
Viva Net glam!: Even drag queens are getting rich off dot-com mania, as RuPaul becomes the latest Internet celebrity spokesperson.; By Janelle Brown Dec 8, 1999
Kith and Tell: "With Nails" author Richard E. Grant on auteurs, actors and the importance of being overpaid in Hollywood.; By Michael Sragow Oct 21, 1999
Francis Ford Coppola: At his best, his formidable creative energy has shaken up American movies and reinvigorated cinema both as art and popular culture.; By Michael Sragow Oct 19, 1999
Lights, cameo, action!: Alfred Hitchcock's first rule of directing was to treat actors like cattle -- and even in his own cameos, he was no sacred cow.; By Sarah Vowell Aug 11, 1999
Mario Puzo: His saga of a Mafia family is one of the most familiar stories in American culture, and Don Vito Corleone surely keeps company with Huck Finn and Jay Gatsby as one of the most indelible icons of American fiction.; By Albert Mobilio Jul 9, 1999
Baring it all for the Bard: C'mon over, baby, whole lotta Shakespeare going on! Plus: The case of the exceedingly unpleasant cream puff; and Stone and DeGeneres slated to sing, "She's havin' my baby ..."; By Amy Reiter Jun 10, 1999
Coppola's many passions: The renowned filmmaker has tackled winemaking, television and publishing -- and he's always on the lookout for something new.; By Lynn Elber Jun 9, 1999
Screensaver: Teacher's pet: "Rushmore" director Wes Anderson talks about his first "collaborative" writing effort, his recent pilgrimage to the home of Pauline Kael and New York telephone booths.; By Chris Lee Jan 21, 1999
"John Grisham's The Rainmaker": Francis Coppola's adaptation of 'John Grisham's The Rainmaker' hits all the predictable Hollywood notes -- and a couple surprising ones as well.; By Laura Miller Nov 21, 1997

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