The Cinematic Schematic returns from the late summer hiatus to review the long-awaited Francis Ford Coppola sci-fi “fable,” Megalopolis. The legendary auteur director has spent nearly 40 years trying to get this passion project off the ground. He’s finally raised the $120 million in funding after selling off one of his wineries. Was it worth it?This week’s podcast architects Freelance writer Alexandra Bohannon rejoins the show to help hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman decipher what is arguably one of the most baffling movies to hit theaters in 2024.Left to Right: Alexandra Bohannon, Laron Chapman, and Caleb Masters.Ice-Breaker QuestionTime Stamp: What is your favorite “go for broke” movie from another director? Coppola’s Megalopolis is among cinema history’s biggest creative and financial risks. We look at other projects where a director or key creative takes a massive swing, putting their career and reputation on the line to get it made. The leap could result in either huge success or tragic failure.Spoiler-Free ReviewTime Stamp: For decades, no studio would bankroll Coppola’s passion project, but that didn’t stop him from persisting until he was in production. The film stars Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, and Laurence Fishburne. Has it been worth the wait?In this spoiler-free review of Megalopolis, we’ll cover:* Our overall thoughts on the film* Its interactive elements* The legacy of the movie* Letter grade verdicts* Alternate media recommendationsSpoiler-Filled DiscussionTime Stamp: We attempt to unpack a few of the loftier topics related to the film including:* Is Megalopolis a visionary masterpiece of failed fable?* The creative risks of completely untethered auteur filmmakersTune in for our analysis. Special GuestAlexandra BohannonFreelance Writer and Former Host of Sound TrekFollow Alexandra on Instagram @byalexbohannonAbout MegalopolisAccording to IMDB, Megalopolis is described as:The city of New Rome hosts the conflict between Cesar Catilina, a brilliant artist in favor of a utopian future, and the greedy mayor Franklyn Cicero. Between them is Julia Cicero, her loyalty divided between her father and her beloved.Follow The Cinematic Schematic PodcastHear all of this and more of our past and future episodes by subscribing to The Cinematic Schematic on your preferred podcast app and leaving u...