Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola Podcast

Brian and Mike welcome Kyle Reinfried back into the wine cellar to talk about their Christmas traditions as well as the Francis Ford Coppola produced, William S Burroughs written "The Junkie's Christmas."

Not sure what to get the Coppola fan in you life for Christmas? Well Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez have you covered! Mike and Brian welcome back Kyle Reinfriend (Foodie Films) to the wine cellar on this very special addition of Uncle Francis as Kyle decides who has the better list Francis Ford Coppola gift ideas. 

Francis Ford Coppola joins forces with Martin Scorsese and (sorry!) Woody Allen to spin a tale of the City that Never Sleeps by contributing to the 1989 anthology New York Stories. Brian and Mike take a bit out of the Big Apple by deep diving Life Without Zoe and of course Sophia Coppola's infamous involvement. Listen to find out just how does Life Without Zoe fit alongside the other short films a...

Brian and Mike head back down into the cellar to discuss Francis Ford Coppola's early relationship with his protege and friend; The Star Wars Man himself, George Lucas. The pair of course would go on to dominate cinema for the second half of the 20th century but not many people know of that their friendship and collaboration was forged on the set of The Rain People as it was Lucas's task to shoot...

Mike and Brian explore one of Francis Ford Coppola's earliest films; The Rain People. Starring James Caan, Robert Duvall (before the Godfather!) and Shirley Knight; The Rain People explores interesting themes of freedom and marriage that are just as timely today as they were in 1969. Also, listen and find out which famous friend of Uncle Francis joined him and the crew on the films cross country s...

Happy Halloween! On Episode 2 of our two part discussion on Bram Stoker's Dracula Mike once again welcomes his Monsters that Made Us co-host Dan Colon into the cellar to discuss his favorite moments of the Coppola horror classic. Find out how the ending differs from the original Dracula film and which classic Universal Monster is sexiest. Also, full disclosure, Brian's had way too much wine during...

It's getting a bit creepy in the wine cellar as Mike welcomes his Monster's the Made Us co-host Dan Colon to talk all about Francis Ford Coppola's interpretation of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Mike, Brian and Dan chat about their favorite Draculas in movie history (including Gary Oldman), Keanu Reeves interesting performance and how the genesis of this film is actually a bit more Winona than Coppola. A...

Uncle's Francis's favorite nephews Brian Rodriguez and Mike Manzi settle all family business on this third and final chat on The Godfather. Tune in to hear their thoughts on Tom's difficult conversation with the Don, Michael in Sicily, Kay vs Apollonia, Leisure Suit Fredo's time in Las Vegas and of course the epic ending to the most epic of films. 

On the second episode of a three episode series on The Godfather Mike and Brian explore Michaels journey from war hero to full fledged Corleone crime family member. The cellar dwellers also explore perhaps the most underrated villain in film history; The Turk.

Brian and Mike enter the cellar with a tall task, to tackle Francis Ford Coppola's most famous work; The Godfather. On episode one of their deep dive, the first and second nephew's talk the cast and crew as well as the epic wedding scene and Tom Hagen's trip to Hollywood. 

As Mike and Brian prepare their series of Godfather episodes they look back one last time at The Offer with special guest Kyle Reinfried. 

The final episode of Paramount+'s The Offer is all about glamour as we get a premiere, the Oscars and we find out what's next for Francis Ford Coppola, Al Ruddy and the rest of the players in The Godfather. Mike and Brian discuss what worked in the show, what didn't and what they would like to see next. 

The penultimate episode of Paramout+'s The Offer is all about Sicily as Francis Ford Coppola realizes his dream of shooting on location for The Godfather. Brian and Mike are here to talk all about it as well as the shows interesting turn in revealing it's very own intentions and almost breaking the fourth wall. 

Brian and Mike once again hop down into the cellar to talk about Paramount+'s, The Offer. In episode 8: Crossing that Line Al Rudy encounters a new mafia threat in crazy Joe Gallo as well as the persistent voice of Francis Ford Coppola begging the Godfather production to shoot on location in Sicily.

Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar opens it's door for another episode of Paramount+'s The Offer. In "Mr. Producer" we really see Francis Ford Coppola's directing style take hold as he guides Al Pacino through a very famous Godfather scene. Also, Evans does a lot of coke, Colombo invites Ruddy into his home and Betty buys a horse head. 

Mike and Brian open today's episode saluting the recently departed James Caan before discussing episode 6 of Paramount+'s limited series; The Offer. Even though there are some wonderful Francis Ford Coppola scenes, this episode really belongs to Robert Evans!

Brian returns to Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar as he and Mike Manzi chat up episode 5 of the Paramount+ limited series; The Offer. Mike and Brian praise the performances of Burn Gorman, Juno Temple and of course Matthew Goode as well as highlight Marlon Brando and a dinner scene that may be the best in the series. 

With Brian away, Mike Manzi summons Acting Don Kyle Reinfried (Foodie Films) to discuss episode 4 of Paramount+'s limited series; The Offer! Listen for Kyles impressions of the show as well as the complicated Godfather casting process depicted in the episode. 

Brian and Mike chat up episode 3 of Paramount+'s The Offer. The Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola sitcom continues as this episode's main focus is the script. Also, the show makes some interesting choices regarding a couple of its main characters. 

Michael Manzi and Brian Rodriguez break down episode 2 of Paramount+'s The Offer. Count how many times Brian says he's "all in" as these two Francis Ford Coppola fans get even more excited about the direction of the series, the Francis and Mario show, Paramount's autobiography, Matthew Goode and so much more!

Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar starts not with a Francis Ford Coppola movie but a TV show...about a Francis Ford Coppola movie. Brian Rodriguez and Mike Manzi are breaking down Paramount +'s new show The Offer, based on the making of The Godfather. Episode 1: A Seat at the Table stars Miles Teller, Juno Temple, Matthew Goode, Giovanni Ribisi and of course Dan Fogler as our guy, Francis Ford Coppola. ...

Buongiorno! Buona sera! Have a glass and welcome to Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar; a podcast where Mike Manzi (CageClub, Third Time's a Charm, The Monster's That Made Us podcasts) and Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party and P.S. I Love Hoffman podcasts) break down the films of Francis Ford Coppola cut by cut. Listen to find out just what Mike and Brian have in store for you on this brand new...

Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez explore the films of Francis Ford Coppola, one glass of wine at at time, in this cut-by-cut deep dive into the career of the man who brought us The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and so much more.