Best Scene #1 - Francis Ford Coppola (Baptism Scene wins)

[Nero Christ]

Thought it would be good to discuss and see what everyone here felt was the best scene directed by some of film's best directors. Maybe this takes off and we do more.

First up - Francis Ford Coppola

The director behind what are considered to be some of the best films ever. So let's see what the film room thinks are the best scenes from Mr. Coppola's films.

A list of his movies

Spoiler

The Terror (1963)
Dementia 13 (1963)
You're a Big Boy Now (1966)
Finian's Rainbow (1968)
The Rain People (1969)
The Godfather (1972)
The Godfather Part 2 (1974)
The Conversation (1974)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
One From The Heart (1981)
Rumble Fish (1983)
The Outsiders (1983)
The Cotton Club (1984)
Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
Gardens of Stone (1987)
Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988)
New York Stories (1989)
The Godfather Part 3 (1990)
Dracula (1992)
Jack (1996)
The Rainmaker (1997)
Youth Without Youth (2007)
Tetro (2009)
Twixt (2011)

 

[MartyMcFly]

The baptism scene from godfather

It’s something that works because of the direction and editing. He paces it all perfectly and the way he frames Michael in the church and contrasts it with the devious shyt he’s doing is just perfect

 

[MartyMcFly]

The baptism scene is also one of the best “descent into hell” scenes I’ve ever seen if not the best

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Helicopter scene from apocalypse now

 

[MenacingMonk]

Good thread.

 

[2 Up 2 Down]

Helicopter scene from apocalypse now

First thing to pop up in my mind

 

[FromStLouis]

The Godfather II, Vito running along the rooftops following Don Fanucci in the streets below preparing to meet him in his building and kill him.

It's just a great shot of Fanucci in all white, oblivious to Sword of Damocles above his head.

Given some more thought I could probably better deconstruct that scene but it's a favorite of mine.

 

[Nero Christ]

bump with my choice

the use of light & darkness in this scene is amazing (storytelling within storytelling). Then the actual message behind the scene

 

[Piffiztheanswer]

Horse head in the bed

 

[Optimus Prime]

its this scene from "Apocalypse Now"

 

[nieman]

its this scene from "Apocalypse Now"

That's a good one, and as of right now would be mine.

 

[FromStLouis]

I haven't seen Apocalypse Now, I went through a directors binge years back but never got around to it.

I've only seen The Godfather Trilogy, The Conversation, and Dracula.

 

[nieman]

I haven't seen Apocalypse Now, I went through a directors binge years back but never got around to it.

I've only seen The Godfather Trilogy, The Conversation, and Dracula.

The Outsiders is one of my favorite books/movies. It doesn't get enough credit as having damn near every shot a cinematic masterpiece....except for the rumble.

 

[Optimus Prime]

I haven't seen Apocalypse Now, I went through a directors binge years back but never got around to it.

I've only seen The Godfather Trilogy, The Conversation, and Dracula.

Apocalypse Now is at top on my all time favorite movie list

 

[FromStLouis]

An incredible opening to Dracula. It looks hellish, the silhouette of his armor and helmet against the burnt orange sky, the music swelling to a crescendo, Gary Oldman spiraling into madness going from being somewhat sympathetic to a vengeful monster. Very opera-ish.

You have to take a moment to pause and gather yourself before even starting the movie.