10 Dec 2024
1h 48m

The Flop House: Megalopolis, with Roman Mars

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In this episode of The Flop House podcast, Roman Mars joins the regular hosts to dive into Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis." The film, known for its stunning visuals but confusing narrative, attempts to tell a fable about urban utopia. As they break it down scene by scene, the hosts uncover a strange plot filled with over-the-top performances and half-baked ideas. While they find some unintentional humor and moments of visual brilliance, they ultimately agree that the film's political and social messages are unclear and flawed, despite its ambitious vision.

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