Francis Ford Coppola, a famous director, has accepted a Razzie award. Razzies are given to the worst films and directors each year. He won it for his film, “Megalopolis.” The film stars Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza, Jon Voight, and Shia LaBeouf. Its cost was $120 million, but it did not do well. It only earned $14.6 million in cinemas.
Coppola posted on Instagram about the Razzie. He said he was excited to accept the award. He made a point about the state of the film business, saying too many are afraid to take risks. He thanked his team and said box office earnings were not the main aim.
Fans left positive comments on his post. They appreciated his courage to do something different. Coppola had started planning “Megalopolis” in the 1970s. It is based in modern-day New York but is influenced by ancient Rome. Despite its poor earnings, Coppola does not regret making the film. His goal was not only to make money but also to put forward his creative vision.
Vocabulary List:
- Accept /əkˈsɛpt/ (verb): To receive or agree to something offered.
- Earnings /ˈɜrnɪŋz/ (noun): Money obtained in return for labor or services.
- Influenced /ˈɪnfluənst/ (verb): Having an effect on the character development or behavior of someone or something.
- Regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ (verb): To feel sad or disappointed about something that has happened or been done.
- Creative /kriˈeɪtɪv/ (adjective): Relating to or involving the use of imagination or original ideas to create something.
- Vision /ˈvɪʒən/ (noun): The ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.
