Francis Ford Coppola Announces That His Next Film May Be His Last

Francis Ford Coppola

Depending on your personal stance, director Francis Ford Coppola created some of the best cinema arguably ever. Among his many achievements includes the indomitable classics such as The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, The Conversation, and Apocalypse Now. His achievements not only impacted cinema, but changed the way that many saw the medium. In a recent interview as part of the Marrakech International Film Festival, he gave some big news regarding his career and the work of one of his former collaborators George Lucas. What he said may not be life changing, but definitely will come as a surprise for long term fans of the director.

The Directors Project: #13 - Francis Ford Coppola

Scene from Cinema Paradiso

With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.