Dear customer,
A few years back a random email appeared in our inbox from a prop team in New York requesting our tools for a new film from the revered director Francis Ford Coppola. The film centered around an architect redesigning New York. With pleasure we jumped at the opportunity and sent over some tools, free of charge, with no expectation of making the cut. We eagerly read all the news about the film as it was in production, and watched every trailer, even in slow motion, with the hope of a glimpse of one of our products. I emailed the producers asking for confirmation but no one was allowed to tell us if we had made it. After failing to wrangle a Cannes Film Festival ticket we decided we would wait patiently for it to be released and have to see for ourselves if it made it into the film.
Last week the Makers Cabinet team went to the British Film Institute IMAX to see Megalopolis. Lo and behold the Iris was standing in its walnut base, adorning Adam Driver’s desk. We had hit the big time, our unique product had made it to Hollywood. When I noticed it, I let out a small yelp and firmly grabbed Odin's knee to the point where also let out a yelp too from the pain. Iris appeared in multiple scenes, and even in a scene which is going viral which you can watch see below.
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We thought in this month's newsletter we would share with you our thoughts on the film and are keen to hear yours too. Don't worry there are no spoilers!
Kind regards,
Noah
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Noah (Founder)
For years I have been a massive fan of Francis Ford Coppola since he directed three of my favourite films Apocalypse Now, The Godfather and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. At my university's film club, we watched the full director’s cut of Apocalypse Now, and I fell in love with the opening scene, which fuses the most destructive images of napalm burning ancient rainforests with the music of The Doors. In my opinion, one of the best openings ever in a film and showed me how image and sound can work harmoniously together. I had very high expectations for this film, and in many ways, it exceeded them, and in many others, it fell very short. The Megalopolis world is a future dystopian image of New York, with direct references to ancient Rome. It was spectacular visually and felt astute in its critique of of the fragile democracies and tumultuous environmental situation we inhabit. I found the tensions between innovation vs status quo, art vs politics, and the greater good vs personal ambition very interesting and surprisingly hopeful. Nonetheless, the film was a bit of a mess… there's no traditional beginning, middle or end and the characters don’t develop much. There are still surprises and twists and some of the acting is impeccable - especially from Adam Driver and Aubrey Plaza. I would recommend going to see the film because it is particularly unique and potentially groundbreaking but don't expect a life-changing experience like other Coppola films. It was truly enjoyable and seeing an Iris onscreen is such an achievement and probably makes my review completely biased… 9/10
Keval (Customer Service)
There are moments in the movie that reflect on the real world, however, with the vast number of characters and storylines, it can feel a bit overwhelming at times, leaving you with no real connection to anything going on. Overall, Megalopolis is an interesting film with great visuals and a commentary on modern existence. 6/10
Miles (B2B Sales)
As a former art student, I found Megalopolis to be less a traditional film and more an extended work of art. While it was a bit long for my personal taste, I couldn’t help but admire the craftsmanship and depth it offered. For anyone who views cinema as an art form, Megalopolis is an immersive and visually stunning piece worth watching. 8.5/10
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