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Razzie Awards 2025: Francis Ford Coppola named worst director

  • Sony's film 'Madame Web' won three Razzies, including Worst Picture, actress for Dakota Johnson, and screenplay.
  • Francis Ford Coppola accepted a Razzie for directing 'Megalopolis,' which received six nominations, including Worst Picture.
  • Coppola criticized the film industry for being 'terrified of risk' and praised those who challenge trends in filmmaking.
  • Jon Voight won the Razzie for Supporting Actor for 'Megalopolis,' which had a $120 million budget but earned only $11.5 million globally.
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Coppola 'thrilled' by worst director Razzie for 'Megalopolis'

Multiple Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola on Friday said he was "thrilled" to accept this year's tongue-in-cheek Razzie Award for worst director, insisting it shows he has a "courage"…

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Razzie Awards: ‘Madame Web’ Wins Worst Picture, Francis Ford Coppola Accepts for Directing and Speaks Out Against an ‘Industry So Terrified of Risk’

The 2025 Razzie Awards honored Madame Web as the worst film of the year, and Francis Ford Coppola speaks out after winning for directing Megalopolis

·Los Angeles, United States
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‘Gutless Rules’: Legendary Director Francis Ford Coppola Blasts Film Industry In Scathing Post

Francis Ford Coppola issued a scathing response to the film industry after he was declared the worst director for his film "Megalopolis."

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Coppola says she's "loved" to be invited to the Razzie Awards, which reward the worst films of the year.

The filmmaker vilified by the critic for "Megalopolis", his peplum SF, has just confirmed his presence, this March 1st, at the award ceremony for the worst films of the year.

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Razzie Awards 2025: Francis Ford Coppola named worst director

The filmmaker said he chose to not follow "the gutless rules" laid down by the industry in Megalopolis.

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IndieWireIndieWire

Francis Ford Coppola Is ‘Thrilled’ with ‘Megalopolis’ Razzie Nominations: It’s Proof That I Took a ‘Risk’

Francis Ford Coppola explained why he is 'thrilled' with his six 'Megalopolis' Razzie nominations.

·Los Angeles, United States
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The Hollywood Reporter broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Friday, February 28, 2025.
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