The director blasts a "gutless" and "terrified" industry in a blistering statement decrying the industry's focus on box office and playing it safe: "I chose to NOT follow the rules …"

Leave it to Francis Ford Coppola to use his Razzie "win" as an opportunity to critique the film industry.Coppola was named worst director by the parody awards show honoring the year's "worst" movies.The "Godfather" director wrote in an Instagram post that he was "thrilled" by the honor.

Francis Ford Coppola is finding the razzle dazzle in his multiple 2025 Razzie Award nominations.