Werner Herzog honoured at Venice Film Festival Globetrotting filmmaker Werner Herzog, an eclectic risk-taker whose monumental works often explore humankind's conflict with nature, was honoured with a special award on Wednesday at the Venice Film Festival. Movies • 28 Aug
Werner Herzog honoured at Venice Film Festival Globetrotting filmmaker Werner Herzog, an eclectic risk-taker whose monumental works often explore humankind's conflict with nature, was honoured with a special award on Wednesday at the Venice Film Festival. Movies • 28 Aug
What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Friday Grandad drops a bombshell in Mrs Brown's Boys, crime drama Karen Pirie returns to Virgin, there's the self-explanatory Stolen: Heist of the Century, and Tradfest: The Fingal Sessions continues . . . Television • 07 Aug
What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Friday Grandad drops a bombshell in Mrs Brown's Boys, crime drama Karen Pirie returns to Virgin, there's the self-explanatory Stolen: Heist of the Century, and Tradfest: The Fingal Sessions continues . . . Television • 07 Aug
Francis Ford Coppola 'fine' after cardiac procedure Francis Ford Coppola, the acclaimed American director of The Godfather films and Apocalypse Now, underwent a non-emergency cardiac procedure in a Rome hospital and is doing "well", he and a US-based representative have said. Movies • 06 Aug
Francis Ford Coppola 'fine' after cardiac procedure Francis Ford Coppola, the acclaimed American director of The Godfather films and Apocalypse Now, underwent a non-emergency cardiac procedure in a Rome hospital and is doing "well", he and a US-based representative have said. Movies • 06 Aug
Francis Ford Coppola bags lifetime achievement award Multiple Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola picked up a lifetime achievement award at a star-studded ceremony which praised his "fearless" attitude to filmmaking. Movies • 28 Apr
Francis Ford Coppola bags lifetime achievement award Multiple Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola picked up a lifetime achievement award at a star-studded ceremony which praised his "fearless" attitude to filmmaking. Movies • 28 Apr
Francis Ford Coppola hails Gene Hackman as 'inspiring' American filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has hailed Gene Hackman as a "great actor" who was "inspiring and magnificent in his work and complexity" following his death. Movies • 27 Feb
Francis Ford Coppola hails Gene Hackman as 'inspiring' American filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has hailed Gene Hackman as a "great actor" who was "inspiring and magnificent in his work and complexity" following his death. Movies • 27 Feb
Coppola to receive highest US honour for career in film Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola will receive the American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Award for creating "seminal works" during his career, including The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now. Movies • 30 Oct 24
Coppola to receive highest US honour for career in film Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola will receive the American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Award for creating "seminal works" during his career, including The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now. Movies • 30 Oct 24
Is Megalopolis an ambitious epic or an incoherent mess? Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola's long-gestating passion project, is finally on screens after over four decades in the making. Is it a bold, ambitious epic or an incoherent mess? Movie Review • 27 Sep 24
Is Megalopolis an ambitious epic or an incoherent mess? Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola's long-gestating passion project, is finally on screens after over four decades in the making. Is it a bold, ambitious epic or an incoherent mess? Movie Review • 27 Sep 24
Coppola feels Megalopolis outweighs ordinary film ideas The renowned American director Francis Ford Coppola believes his harshly criticised science fiction film Megalopolis offers audiences a unique narrative vastly different from what they are accustomed to seeing. Movies • 24 Sep 24
Coppola feels Megalopolis outweighs ordinary film ideas The renowned American director Francis Ford Coppola believes his harshly criticised science fiction film Megalopolis offers audiences a unique narrative vastly different from what they are accustomed to seeing. Movies • 24 Sep 24
Ten 80s movies you may not have seen From comedy to action to horror, there's something here to make you feel 15 all over again... Movies • 15 Jul 24
Ten 80s movies you may not have seen From comedy to action to horror, there's something here to make you feel 15 all over again... Movies • 15 Jul 24
Francis Ford Coppola receives Cannes standing ovation US film director Francis Ford Coppola received a lengthy standing ovation after the world premiere of his sci-fi epic Megalopolis. Movie • 17 May 24
Francis Ford Coppola receives Cannes standing ovation US film director Francis Ford Coppola received a lengthy standing ovation after the world premiere of his sci-fi epic Megalopolis. Movie • 17 May 24
Coppola's epic Megalopolis finally arrives at Cannes Another masterpiece emerging from chaos, or just a chaotic mess? One of Hollywood's most mythologised directors, Francis Ford Coppola, returns on Thursday evening to the Cannes Film Festival with the almost impossibly hyped Megalopolis. Movies • 16 May 24
Coppola's epic Megalopolis finally arrives at Cannes Another masterpiece emerging from chaos, or just a chaotic mess? One of Hollywood's most mythologised directors, Francis Ford Coppola, returns on Thursday evening to the Cannes Film Festival with the almost impossibly hyped Megalopolis. Movies • 16 May 24
Streep honoured at opening of Cannes Film Festival Meryl Streep was guest of honour at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, unfolding this year against the background of a director's daring escape from Iran and mounting #MeToo pressure on the French industry. Movies • 15 May 24
Streep honoured at opening of Cannes Film Festival Meryl Streep was guest of honour at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, unfolding this year against the background of a director's daring escape from Iran and mounting #MeToo pressure on the French industry. Movies • 15 May 24
Cannes Film Festival reveals 2024 opener The French comedy Second Act, starring Léa Seydoux, will open the Cannes Film Festival on 14 May, the organisers have announced. Movies • 03 Apr 24
Cannes Film Festival reveals 2024 opener The French comedy Second Act, starring Léa Seydoux, will open the Cannes Film Festival on 14 May, the organisers have announced. Movies • 03 Apr 24
Lisa Marie Presley - a life of dramatic highs and lows Lisa Marie Presley was famous from the moment she was born. Music • 13 Jan 23
Lisa Marie Presley - a life of dramatic highs and lows Lisa Marie Presley was famous from the moment she was born. Music • 13 Jan 23
Coppola: 'Someone needs to tell Putin to stop' Veteran US director Francis Ford Coppola has said the war in Ukraine could be ended if someone told Vladimir Putin to "stop, and meant it." Movies • 26 Mar 22
Coppola: 'Someone needs to tell Putin to stop' Veteran US director Francis Ford Coppola has said the war in Ukraine could be ended if someone told Vladimir Putin to "stop, and meant it." Movies • 26 Mar 22
Quantum Leap actor Dean Stockwell dies aged 85 American actor Dean Stockwell, who starred in and TV series Quantum Leap and several David Lynch movies, died on Sunday at the age of 85. Movies • 09 Nov 21
Quantum Leap actor Dean Stockwell dies aged 85 American actor Dean Stockwell, who starred in and TV series Quantum Leap and several David Lynch movies, died on Sunday at the age of 85. Movies • 09 Nov 21
The Godfather III is being re-released with new ending Director Francis Ford Coppola is re-releasing The Godfather: Part III with a brand new ending. Movies • 04 Sep 20
The Godfather III is being re-released with new ending Director Francis Ford Coppola is re-releasing The Godfather: Part III with a brand new ending. Movies • 04 Sep 20
What's on? 10 top telly tips for Thursday July 2 Tonight there's a Supervet special featuring the work of our own Noel Fitzpatrick, The Directors returns with a look at the career of Francis Ford Coppola, while Hillary and You Are What You Wear are among several shows coming to an end . . . Television • 02 Jul 20
What's on? 10 top telly tips for Thursday July 2 Tonight there's a Supervet special featuring the work of our own Noel Fitzpatrick, The Directors returns with a look at the career of Francis Ford Coppola, while Hillary and You Are What You Wear are among several shows coming to an end . . . Television • 02 Jul 20
Global film festival to combine Cannes and Sundance A global online film festival will combine 21 of the world's top movie jamborees, including Cannes, Venice, Sundance, Toronto and the BFI London Film Festival. Movie • 26 May 20
Global film festival to combine Cannes and Sundance A global online film festival will combine 21 of the world's top movie jamborees, including Cannes, Venice, Sundance, Toronto and the BFI London Film Festival. Movie • 26 May 20
Coppola slams Boris Johnson for loving The Godfather Director Francis Ford Coppola says he "feels badly" that The Godfather is Boris Johnson's favourite movie, adding that the British prime minster is about to "bring the UK to ruin". Movies • 14 Sep 19
Coppola slams Boris Johnson for loving The Godfather Director Francis Ford Coppola says he "feels badly" that The Godfather is Boris Johnson's favourite movie, adding that the British prime minster is about to "bring the UK to ruin". Movies • 14 Sep 19
Director Coppola backs Ryder and Reeves marriage theory Francis Ford Coppola has backed Winona Ryder's theory that she and co-star Keanu Reeves could be married after tying the knot in a scene for Coppola's 1992 film, Bram Stoker's Dracula. Movies • 21 Aug 18
Director Coppola backs Ryder and Reeves marriage theory Francis Ford Coppola has backed Winona Ryder's theory that she and co-star Keanu Reeves could be married after tying the knot in a scene for Coppola's 1992 film, Bram Stoker's Dracula. Movies • 21 Aug 18
Coppola says Ireland 'Most Underrated Destination' Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola has chosen Ireland as his 'Most Underrated Destination' in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. Entertainment • 11 Aug 14
Coppola says Ireland 'Most Underrated Destination' Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola has chosen Ireland as his 'Most Underrated Destination' in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. Entertainment • 11 Aug 14
Coppola feels films should be judged 10 years on Veteran director Francis Ford Coppola has said that films should be judged ten years after their release and says that even apparent failures can become timeless classics. Entertainment • 27 Apr 14
Coppola feels films should be judged 10 years on Veteran director Francis Ford Coppola has said that films should be judged ten years after their release and says that even apparent failures can become timeless classics. Entertainment • 27 Apr 14
