44. Coppola Cast #25: New York Stories (Life Without Zoe) (1989)

Francis Coppola closed out the 1980’s with a contribution to the omnibus film New York Stories, along with Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen. Coppola’s segment, “Life Without Zoe” has long been derided as the worst of the 3 short films and Bryan and A.J. discuss it perhaps more than it has ever been discussed. We also review Scorsese’s “Life Lessons” and Allen’s “Oedipus Wrecks” and look at where each filmmaker was at this point in their careers. We talk about the origins of New York Stories, the original choices for directors, why Coppola maybe wasn’t the best for this project, and how “Life Without Zoe” is secretly a Sofia Coppola film. This episode’s Coppola wines were: Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 and Rose of Pinot Noir 2019.Also check out: https://www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com