EP 104: Megalopolis (2024) ft. Ethan Simmie

02/10/2024 2h 18min Episodio 219
EP 104: Megalopolis (2024) ft. Ethan Simmie

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A 40-year development for one of the most prolific American film directors, Francis Ford Coppola’s $120 million self-financed Megalopolis has finally come to fruition. The story follows the city of New Rome in the main conflict between Cesar Catilina, a brilliant artist in favor of a utopian future, and the greedy mayor Franklyn Cicero. Between them is Julia Cicero, and her loyalty is divided between her father and her beloved. The film stars Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, and Shia LaBeouf.Listen Here:SpotifyApple PodcastsAll Listening PlatformsChapter Timestamps:0:00:00 Introduction0:16:01 Initial Thoughts0:35:45 Spoiler Review1:59:12 Oscars Assessment2:02:27 Final RatingsFollow our guest online:Ethan Simmie on Letterboxd, Instagram, X, The Movie Draft Podcast, 24 Minutes of A24Follow our team online:Danny Jarabek Website, Letterboxd, Instagram, X, TikTok, and LinktreeNandita Joshi on Letterboxd, X, Instagram, TikTok, and LinktreePaul Rai on Letterboxd, Instagram, and XFilms mentioned:Letterboxd listHave questions? Email [email protected]:Theme music by Eugene Rocco UtleyArtwork by Danny JarabekEdited by Nate HaydenSupport the showThe Rolling Tape is a multimedia film and entertainment outlet for podcasts, online publications, and film production. The podcast is a TRT production covering weekly film reviews, industry updates, and awards season news.Find The Rolling Tape everywhere:Podcast Website LinkWebsite & Publications: www.therollingtape.comInstagram: @therollingtapeX: @therollingtape Letterboxd: @therollingtape Support our team on Linktree