‘Megalopolis’ with Bennett Campbell Ferguson

Episode 21

What is “Megalopolis” about? The 40-year dream of Francis Ford Coppola to make his opus? A reclusive inventor who holds the key to utopia? Deviant capitalism? Cyclical violence? Aubrey Plaza giving *the* comedic performance of 2024? Bennett Campbell Ferguson is here to talk about the vast contradictions, bravura setpieces, and wild swings of “Megalopolis”—aka, this series’ inspiration.

Check out Ben’s new film writing site Fools Who Dream:
foolswhodreammovies.com/

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